At this point I had played the MSX version (which I REALLY didn't like) and the Switch version (which is a remake) and here with the Genesis version, I believe it's a really good port that doesn't really lack in much.
Since this isn't a long or deep game I can only say so much.
I really do like the look of the cutscenes, it has that 80's anime style with Japanese and English subs which really is pretty decent and it adds to the charm.
The levels actually look like something out of Castlevania or Super Ghouls and Ghosts at times, very other worldly, but not quite dark and demonic.
The music is actually pretty okay, it's the Genesis sound chip, so you're bound to get a mix of really good bass that adds to the music, or really tinny sounds that don't ruin the music, but aren't quite complimentary.
The gameplay isn't anything special, it's side scrolling with some platforming and hack-n-slash, you find power ups that give you different attack options and magic as well to take down enemies with a boss at the end of each level, see nothing crazy new.
The only issue I have is with the story, to my knowledge this is the first of the Valis series, but some of the dialogue makes it feels like there's a manga or book the prequels some of this stuff and explains it, but that's the only issue I had.
I honestly enjoyed the game despite how short it was and it's a great port especially when put beside it's original.
Since this isn't a long or deep game I can only say so much.
I really do like the look of the cutscenes, it has that 80's anime style with Japanese and English subs which really is pretty decent and it adds to the charm.
The levels actually look like something out of Castlevania or Super Ghouls and Ghosts at times, very other worldly, but not quite dark and demonic.
The music is actually pretty okay, it's the Genesis sound chip, so you're bound to get a mix of really good bass that adds to the music, or really tinny sounds that don't ruin the music, but aren't quite complimentary.
The gameplay isn't anything special, it's side scrolling with some platforming and hack-n-slash, you find power ups that give you different attack options and magic as well to take down enemies with a boss at the end of each level, see nothing crazy new.
The only issue I have is with the story, to my knowledge this is the first of the Valis series, but some of the dialogue makes it feels like there's a manga or book the prequels some of this stuff and explains it, but that's the only issue I had.
I honestly enjoyed the game despite how short it was and it's a great port especially when put beside it's original.