Edia Co., Ltd. has announced that its side-scrolling retro action game Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher will be released for PC via Steam in 2024. No precise release date was provided, but English support was confirmed.
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher follows protagonist Yuko Asou, the Warrior of Valis chosen by Queen Vlalia of the dream world Vanity. Described as a coming-of-age story, Yuko embarks on a quest to find her identity while saving the world. Then, she is awakened to the power of Valis, a sword granting immense power.
The original 1986 PC88 release by Telenet Japan was significant due to its groundbreaking animated scenes, voice acting, and spawning titles under the Bishoujo genre. The game had several ports, and this upcoming Steam release of the trilogy will feature Steam Deck support.
To clarify, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher has three classic PC-Engine versions of alis: The Fantasm Soldier, Valis II, and Valis III, with the Launcher being a required download that provides the option to purchase the following:
- Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher (Free)
- Valis: The Fantasm Soldier ($5.99)
- Valis II ($5.99)
- Valis III ($5.99)
- Collection Digital Soundtrack* ($5.99)
- Collection Digital Artbook* ($7.99)
- *Fans can also purchase the Valis Collection Digital Soundtrack and Artbook, which allows players to revisit their favorite scenes and tunes.
Modern conveniences will also be added, notably key configuration options and a rewind feature.
You can view screenshots for Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection Launcher via our gallery below:
Various Valis games are also available individually via the Switch eShop.
