Valis: The Fantasm Soldier
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| Valis: The Fantasm Soldier | |
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| Developer(s) | Telenet Japan |
| Publisher(s) |  Riot Renovation |
| Platform(s) | MSX, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Famicom, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, PC Engine Super CD-ROM² |
| Release date | December 27, 1991 1991 |
| Genre(s) | Action, Adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (夢幻戦士ヴァリス Mugen Senshi Varisu?) was the first videogame in the Mugen Senshi Valis series. Telenet Japan originally developed and published Valis in 1986 for the MSX and PC-88 home computers. Tokuma Shoten would later release a version for the Famicom in 1988. In 1991, additional publishers Riot (Japan) and Renovation (US) released versions for the Sega Mega Drive (also called Sega Genesis in North America). An enhanced remake of the Mega Drive version was also released for the PC-Engine CD. In 2005, Telnet released another remake of the game, this time for mobile phone platforms in Japan. The game spawned several sequels including Valis II, Valis III, Valis IV, and Valis X. The Valis series stars a Japanese schoolgirl named Yuko Ahso, who uses a mystical sword called Valis to defend Earth, the spirit world and the dream world.
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[edit] Game design
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier is a side-scrolling platformer. Wielding the game's titular sword, the main character fights through each level's enemies while jumping across ledges, then confronts a boss at the end of each level. At certain points in the game, gameplay pauses, and cinema scenes regarding the game's storyline play.
[edit] Mega Drive/Genesis version
Like other side-scrolling games of the era, the four D-pad buttons move the character, and the three fire buttons perform three actions for the main character: sliding, jumping, and swinging her sword. The player can view a list of usable magic by pressing the Start button.
[edit] Famicom version
Released only in Japan, the Famicom version of Valis differs considerably from the Mega Drive or PC-Engine CD versions of the game. While the basic plot remains the same, gameplay has moved from linear stage design to larger maze style levels with multiple paths. Because of this, the game's overall difficulty is much higher.
[edit] Anime
- Valis does exist in anime form. A short promotional anime was created in order to spread word about the game's release.
[edit] External links
- Valis at Hardcore Gaming 101
- Valis (Genesis) at GameFAQs
