Valis II

Developer: Telenet Japan

Valis II delivers moody, anime-flavored side-scrolling platform action on the TurboGrafx-CD, blending tight swordplay, magic attacks, and precision platforming across surreal, multi-tiered stages. The CD version stands out for its lush soundtrack and animated cutscenes that heighten the dramatic story beats, while challenging enemies and large bosses demand pattern memorization and timing. Players juggle exploration and linear progression, tackling ornate set-pieces and occasional puzzle elements as they advance. Nostalgic but demanding, Valis II rewards careful play and patience, offering an atmospheric, classic-era platforming experience for fans of late-80s/early-90s action games.