Mugen Senshi Valis - The Legend of a Fantasm Soldier

Developer: Telenet Japan

Valis: The Fantasm Soldier on the PC Engine CD drops players into a cinematic action-platformer where a sword-wielding heroine traverses dreamlike realms to battle otherworldly foes. Tight, timing-based platforming and melee-slashing combat demand reflexes and pattern reading as you face sprawling levels and tough boss encounters. The CD-era presentation adds atmospheric music and animated interludes that heighten the drama, while limited lives and old-school difficulty reward precision. Fans of retro side-scrollers will appreciate its blend of challenge and charm, a nostalgic slice of late-80s Japanese action design.