Valis III

Developer: Telenet Japan

Valis III is a tight, high-energy action-platformer on the TurboGrafx-CD that continues the series' sword-and-sorcery side-scrolling combat. Players navigate multi-room stages filled with precise platforming, enemy patterns and demanding boss encounters that reward timing and weapon use. Levels mix exploration with forward momentum, pushing a steady pace that feels memorable and sometimes unforgiving to modern sensibilities. The TurboGrafx-CD release is notable for its presentation and music, making each boss clash feel dramatic. It’s a classic pick for retro fans who enjoy fast-paced platform action, clear level design and challenging, old-school difficulty.