Castlevania: Dracula X is a tough but rewarding experience for retro gaming enthusiasts. It departs from some of the conventions of classic 'vania games, introducing stricter movement and trickier level design. The graphics and music are fantastic, pushing the SNES to its limits, and defeating Dracula's minions remains as satisfying as ever. However, the altered gameplay might be frustrating for some, and the limited continues make it relentlessly difficult.