History VideoGame / Valis

* AmericanKirbyIsHardcore: [[http://www.kidfenris.com/valis3cover.html Both versions]] of ''Valis III''. Also, though not as bad, [[http://image.com.com/gamespot/images/bigboxshots/4/588764_40445_front.jpg The fourth game]], compared to [[http://image4.play-asia.com/640/68/pa.112030.1.jpg this]].

Stretched out over four games, the series traces Yuko's adventures and tribulations, gradually [[CharacterDevelopment gaining some depth]] but ultimately unable to escape the criticism for existing merely for the purpose of showing [[http://hg101.kontek.net/valis/valis.htm "hot anime chicks in bikinis and schoolgirl outfits destroying things."]]

** UsefulNotes/PC88, {{UsefulNotes/MSX2}}, UsefulNotes/PC98, {{X68000}} versions titled ''Mugen Senshi Valis II'' developed by Renovation Game (1989) [[note]]Believed to have started development earlier than the above version, but released slightly later[[/note]]

** UsefulNotes/PC88, {{UsefulNotes/MSX}}, UsefulNotes/PC98, X1, [=FM77AV=] versions developed by Wolf Team (1986–87) [[note]]The MSX version, while released at the same time as the PC-88 version, was heavily stripped down to fit on a cartridge[[/note]]
** Famicom version (1987) -- Though published by Tokuma Shoten, this was Telenet Japan's first attempt at console game development; the [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TE_g94Jp7g promotional video]] made by Creator/{{Sunrise}} for this version was the closest thing ever produced to a Valis anime.

** UsefulNotes/PCEngine Super [=CD-ROM2=] version developed by Riot (1992)

** UsefulNotes/PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1989) and released in the U.S. by NEC (1989)

** UsefulNotes/PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1990) and released in the U.S. by NEC

** UsefulNotes/PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1991)

** PCEngine Super [=CD-ROM2=] version developed by Riot (1992)

** PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1989) and released in the U.S. by NEC (1989)

** PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1990) and released in the U.S. by NEC

** PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1991)
** SuperFamicom version titled ''Super Valis: Akaki Tsuki no Otome'' developed by Laser Soft (1992) and released in the U.S. by Creator/{{Atlus}} as ''Super Valis IV''

** PC88, {{MSX}}, PC98, X1, [=FM77AV=] versions developed by Wolf Team (1986–87) [[note]]The MSX version, while released at the same time as the PC-88 version, was heavily stripped down to fit on a cartridge[[/note]]

** PC88, {{MSX}}2, PC98, {{X68000}} versions titled ''Mugen Senshi Valis II'' developed by Renovation Game (1989) [[note]]Believed to have started development earlier than the above version, but released slightly later[[/note]]

** PCEngine Super [=CD-ROM=2] version developed by Riot (1992)

** Famicom version (1987) -- Though published by Tokuma Shoten, this was Telenet Japan's first failed attempt at console game development; the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TE_g94Jp7g promotional video]] made by Creator/{{Sunrise}} for this version was the closest thing ever produced to a Valis anime.

** PCEngine Super CD-ROM version developed by Riot (1992)

** PC88, {{MSX}}2, PC98, SharpX68000 versions titled ''Mugen Senshi Valis II'' developed by Renovation Game (1989) [[note]]Believed to have started development earlier than the above version, but released slightly later[[/note]]

** MegaDrive version developed by Riot (1990), released in the U.S. by Renovation Products

** MegaDrive version titled ''SD Valis'' developed by ISC [[note]]though published in Japan under the Laser Soft label[[/note]] (1992) and released in the U.S. by Renovation Products as ''Syd of Valis'' -- Features SuperDeformed graphics.

** MegaDrive version developed by Renovation Game (1990) and released in the U.S. by Renovation Products

* DarkWorld: The actual name of one of the lower realms in the Valis cosmos, along with Dreamland and TheRealWorld.

* WakeUpCallBoss: Gyeda, the Lord of Earth, in the first game can be considered this in the Genesis version if you don't know what you're doing. It's mostly because of his earthquake attack that he uses most of the freaking time.

* CanonDiscontinuity: ''Valis III'' and ''Valis IV'' make it clear that Megas is remembered as the TragicVillain he was in the original ''Valis II'' rather than the CompleteMonster he was in ''Mugen Senshi Valis II''.

'''Mugen Senshi Valis''' (aka '''Valis: The Fantasm Soldier''' or simply '''Valis'''), a series of anime-style {{platform game}}s by Creator/TelenetJapan:

* CanonDiscontinuity: ''Valis III''' and ''Valis IV'' make it clear that Megas is remembered as the TragicVillain he was in the original ''Valis II'' rather than the CompleteMonster he was in ''Mugen Senshi Valis II''.

In the first game, we are introduced to the main character, Yuko Ahso. She was an OrdinaryHighSchoolStudent, who had just gotten into a fight with her best friend, Reiko one day, when the armies of the DarkWorld invaded Earth and Dreamland, the three of which are [[AlternateUniverse parallel to each other]]. Upon discovering this, she was given the Valis sword by Valia, Queen of Dreamland, and told of her heroic destiny. As TheChosenOne, Yuko must save Dreamland and Earth from the forces of evil. Reiko, unfortunately, has [[LoveMakesYouEvil fallen in love with Rogles, who is head of the DarkWorld army]], and so she also opposes Yuko in her quest.

* AncestralWeapon: The Valis sword and its counterpart, Leethus, which belongs to Glames, King of the DarkWorld.

* BadBoss: Megas in computer versions of ''Valis II''.
* BastardUnderstudy: Voldes, the Lord of Thunder in the first ''Valis''. He is patiently waiting for Rogles to fall so he can take his place as the new king of the DarkWorld.

* BossWarningSiren: In ''Valis II'': "WARNING: A strong warrior, (AdjectiveNounFred), is coming!"
* BreastPlate: So... how exactly does a golden brassiere and miniskirt protect against ''anything,'' exactly? [[spoiler: Although her upgraded armor in the third game looks much more threatening.]]

* DarkWorld: The actual name of one of the lower realms in the Valis cosmos, along with the Dreamland and TheRealWorld.

* GirlInABox: Though it's actually an ice crystal, Valna in the third game who is [[spoiler: Yuko's sister and]] the princess of Dream World.

* KickTheDog: Megas in computer versions of ''Valis II''. He's said to have killed his entire family, "[[MenAreTheExpendableGender including the women and children]]", his own underlings, and even the monsters who unsealed him - and that's just how he treats his ''allies''.

** Also, the fourth game (very hard to find that fourth game).
** The first Valis is this all on its own, to the point where the FanTranslation has an optional easier version.
* PantyShot: The PC-Engine CD version of Valis 1 does this whenever Yuko jumps.

* SailorFuku: Yuko wears a sailor fuku for the first few stages before getting her ChainmailBikini. The blue skirt matches the [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair color of her hair]]. It returns in ''Valis II'' as one of her selectable outfits (she can switch it for a blazer in the Japanese computer version).

* ScarpiaUltimatum: The ShamefulStrip example below is also one of these; in the computer version of Valis II, Megas takes [[spoiler:Valia]] hostage, ordering Yuko to lay down her sword... and then to remove her suit. The best part: after she complies, [[spoiler:[[KickTheDog Megas kills Valia anyway]].]]
* ShamefulStrip: In the PC versions of ''Valis II'', Cruel King Megas demands Yuko to strip down. She complies.
* TheStarscream: Venon, the Lord of Fire in Valis I.
* SuperDeformed: ''SD Valis'' (or ''Syd of Valis''), which retells the story of ''Valis II'' in a Cliff's Notes way (incidentally, closer to the original PC Engine Super CD release, but with gameplay elements of the computer versions).

* ThisCannotBe!: Megas' final speech in the computer version of ''Valis II'', rather than his counterparts' more AlasPoorVillain demise in some other versions.

A series of anime-style {{platform game}}s by Creator/TelenetJapan:

* ''Mugen Senshi (The Fantasm Soldier) Valis''

* ''Mugen Senshi (The Fantasm Soldier) Valis II''
** PC88, {{MSX}}2, PC98, SharpX68000 versions developed by Renovation Game (1989)
** PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1989) and released in the U.S. by NEC

** PCEngine CD-ROM version developed by Laser Soft (1990) and released in the U.S. by NEC

* BadBoss: Megas in Valis II for the Sharp X68000.
* BastardUnderstudy: Voldes, the Lord of Thunder in Valis I. He is patiently waiting for Rogles to fall so he can take his place as the new king of the DarkWorld.

** And don't forget the slide maneuver, which (in the Turbografx CD version) [[PantyShot exposes the heroine's underwear]].

* JumpPhysics: In the Genesis version of Valis, Yuko can slide across a gap that she'd otherwise fall down.
* KickTheDog: Megas in Valis II's Sharp X68000 version. He's said to have killed his entire family, "[[MenAreTheExpendableGender including the women and children]]", his own underlings, and even the monsters who unsealed him- and that's just how he treats his ''allies''.

* ScarpiaUltimatum: The ShamefulStrip example below is also one of these; in the Sharp X68000 version of Valis II, Megas takes [[spoiler:Valia]] hostage, ordering Yuko to lay down her sword... and then to remove her suit. The best part: after she complies, [[spoiler:[[KickTheDog Megas kills Valia anyway]].]]

* SuperDeformed: ''SD Valis'' (or ''Syd of Valis''), which retells Valis II's story in a Cliff's Notes way.

* ThisCannotBe!: Megas' final speech in the X68000 version of Valis II, rather than his counterparts' more AlasPoorVillain demise in some other versions.

* WombLevel: The final level in Valis 4. The BigBad even attacks by shooting giant fetuses at you.
** The final level in 2 resembles an alien hive from ''Film/{{Aliens}}''. Also, Act 4 takes place in an organic-looking cave.

[[SimilarlyNamedWorks Not to be confused with the semi-autobiographical novel by]] PhilipKDick, [[{{Literature/VALIS}} which you can find here]].

* SequelFirst: The original ''Valis'' was the last game in the series that was remade for the PC Engine.

* FanTranslation: For Valis 1 Famicom and Valis II for X68000.
* FranchiseKiller: ''Valis X'', which not only was a {{Hentai}} game, but a ''poorly drawn'' one at that. Not the glorious revival people were expecting...

* AmazingTechnicolorBattlefield: The final battles in ''Valis II'' and ''Valis III'' both take place [[{{Recycled IN SPACE}} IN SPACE]] for no apparent reason.
* AncestralWeapon: The Valis sword and its counterpart, Leethus, which belongs to Glames, King of the DarkWorld.

** Famicom version (1987) -- Though published by Tokuma Shoten, this was Telenet Japan's first failed attempt at console game development; the [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TE_g94Jp7g commercial]] for this version was the closest thing ever produced to a Valis anime.

* AscendToAHigherPlaneOfExistence: [[spoiler:happens to Yuko Ahso at the end of the third game. She becomes the goddess of the realm of Vecanti, and passes the Valis sword to Lena at the start of the fourth game.]]

Stretched out over four games, the series traces Yuko's adventures and tribulations, gradually [[CharacterDevelopment gaining some depth]] but ultimately unable to escape the criticism for existing merely for the purpose of {{Fanservice}}.

This series had gameplay features vaguely similar to some of the older {{Castlevania}} series, but was otherwise unnotable except for it being pretty much [[http://hg101.kontek.net/valis/valis.htm "all about hot anime chicks in bikinis and schoolgirl outfits destroying things."]]

** MegaDrive version titled ''SD Valis'' developed by ISC [[note]]though published in Japan under the Laser Soft label[[/note]] (1992) and released in the U.S. by Renovation Products -- Features SuperDeformed graphics.

** SuperFamicom version titled ''Super Valis: Akaki Tsuki no Otome'' developed by Laser Soft (1992) and released in the U.S. by Creator/{{Atlus}}