Super Nintendo · Action-Adventure / Action
Castlevania: Dracula X
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Castlevania |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 11 |
Castlevania: Dracula X is an action-adventure game released in 1995 for the Super Nintendo, developed by Konami. It blends action-adventure and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest. Among the 23 SNES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Castlevania series; on the SNES you can also try Super Castlevania IV and Castlevania: Rondo of Blood. The series also appears on other systems with Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (PS1) and Castlevania (NES). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, International Superstar Soccer Deluxe and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time for the SNES.
Castlevania: Dracula X is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Castlevania: Dracula X is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Castlevania: Dracula X cheats & codes
8 codes on file (Pro Action Replay). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Hearts | 7E00A299 |
|---|---|
| Extra Item Modifier | 7E00A4?? |
| Infinite Health | 7E00A841
7E00AA41 |
Castlevania: Dracula X walkthroughs & guides
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Castlevania: Dracula X FAQ
When did Castlevania: Dracula X come out on the SNES?
Castlevania: Dracula X was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.
Who made Castlevania: Dracula X?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Castlevania: Dracula X multiplayer?
No. Castlevania: Dracula X is a single-player game.
How long does Castlevania: Dracula X take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Castlevania: Dracula X typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Castlevania: Dracula X on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.