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"Castlevania: Dracula X," released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) in 1995, is a side-scrolling action platformer that is part of Konami's critically acclaimed Castlevania series. In this installment, players assume the role of Richter Belmont, a descendant of the legendary vampire-hunter clan, tasked with rescuing his beloved Annette and defeating the infamous vampire Dracula. Set in a foreboding gothic world, the game features a variety of eerie stages, each filled with undead creatures, traps, and challenging bosses. The gameplay revolves around using Richter's primary weapon, the Vampire Killer whip, along with several sub-weapons like holy water, axes, and crosses to combat the forces of darkness.

"Castlevania: Dracula X" is noted for its challenging levels and high-quality graphics and sound, maintaining the series' reputation for tough gameplay and atmospheric presentation. It is often considered a streamlined reinterpretation of "Castlevania: Rondo of Blood," originally released for the PC Engine in Japan. While "Dracula X" on the SNES alters some level designs and game mechanics, it retains the core elements that define the Castlevania series. Notably, this version is remembered for its exclusivity to the SNES, which, at the time, allowed Western audiences a taste of the larger Castlevania lore that had primarily been blossoming on Japanese consoles.

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