Being completely honest, this was a very run-of-the-mill 16 bit action platformer and with its own fair share of bullshit and I wouldn't recommend it easily... HOWEVER
I dunno, it's very charming and endearing in its use of 80s fantasy anime aesthetics and the few scenes with Reiko's VA (which did a GREAT job) just help to elevate this from an average title to something memorable. Even with some rough spots, the game doesn't overstay its welcome, it's well paced, the Continue system is permissive enough, the weapon system was fun to use (and abuse), and the well crafted sprites with the well executed music made for an interesting couple of gameplay sessions. And when the credits rolled I couldn't help but have a smile on my face.
If you want a game with well crafted meticulous level design, this isn't it. But if you're a sucker for this era of fantasy anime aesthetics and you're in for a simple straightforward sidescroller, give it a try.
I dunno, it's very charming and endearing in its use of 80s fantasy anime aesthetics and the few scenes with Reiko's VA (which did a GREAT job) just help to elevate this from an average title to something memorable. Even with some rough spots, the game doesn't overstay its welcome, it's well paced, the Continue system is permissive enough, the weapon system was fun to use (and abuse), and the well crafted sprites with the well executed music made for an interesting couple of gameplay sessions. And when the credits rolled I couldn't help but have a smile on my face.
If you want a game with well crafted meticulous level design, this isn't it. But if you're a sucker for this era of fantasy anime aesthetics and you're in for a simple straightforward sidescroller, give it a try.
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Yeee, I'm kinda on the same boat as you. OG Valis is definitely more impressive in its context but... the remake is just way smoother. You kinda need a certain mindset when approaching the wonkier entries.
It's difficult to recommend the series unless you're in for the historical factor / use of aesthetics. I like it a lot but it's hard to sell it when deep down I know there were much better contemporaries. Hopefully now Violet Wisteria turns out fine and then I'll just need to say "Play this, and if you liked it play Valis".
It's difficult to recommend the series unless you're in for the historical factor / use of aesthetics. I like it a lot but it's hard to sell it when deep down I know there were much better contemporaries. Hopefully now Violet Wisteria turns out fine and then I'll just need to say "Play this, and if you liked it play Valis".
PasokonDeacon
1 year ago