Renovation's Valis III, a more polished Telenet series sequel. Still dated but more generous and playable.
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Category
Action1 player12+
Description
Warrior Valis III battles demons in fantastic kingdoms in this Telenet Mega Drive action game. Published by Telenet, released in the United States in June 1991. Action game with Valis III and her allies with varied powers, fantasy levels and powerful demonic bosses.
Valis III review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Beneath that gleaming armor, the heroine carves through enemies with a fluidity that makes every leap and sword swing feel just right. Anime-style cutscenes break the adventure into satisfying narrative beats, while magic adds flair to the heaviest fights. Equal parts brisk and melancholic, it's a 16-bit action-platformer that still carries plenty of charm today.
A more accomplished entry in the series, Valis III has Yuko and her allies fight across fantasy realms, in 2D action carried by generous cutscenes telling a story of sacrifice. The ability to switch between heroines of distinct abilities enriches the game, and the staging impressed for its time. The handling stays improvable and the difficulty uneven. An estimable pick for fans of retro narrative 2D action and lovers of the Valis series on the Mega Drive.
