Castlevania: Dracula X is an action-adventure video game developed by Konami, and released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995. It is a sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, released in Japan as Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – Dracula X.
The game is set in 1797 and tells the story of Richter Belmont, a descendant of the Belmont family, a family of vampire hunters. Richter is tasked with destroying Dracula, who survived his final battle in Rondo of Blood.
The game is played from a side perspective and has similar gameplay to other Castlevania games. Players control Richter as he makes his way through enemy-filled levels, solves puzzles, and fights bosses.
Castlevania: Dracula X was highly rated by critics and fans. The game was praised for its gameplay, graphics, and music. It is considered one of the best Castlevania games ever released.
The game has been re-released several times, including releases on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and Nintendo Switch.