Switch Limited Run #162: Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II

The bishojo action series that shocked fans with animated cutscenes in the late '80s is back from the dead. Switch Limited Run #162: Valis: The Fantasm Soldier Collection II on a region-free physical cart for the Nintendo Switch continues the preservation of a franchise that most Western collectors only know by reputation, if they know it at all.

Valis was a pioneer. When CD-ROM gaming was still finding its footing, the Fantasm Soldier series was already using the medium to deliver anime-style cinematics that blew minds in an era of static sprites and text boxes. This second collection gathers entries that haven't been easily accessible in over three decades, making the physical Switch cart less of a simple release and more of an archaeological recovery effort.

For collectors who chase obscure Japanese action games, this is essential. The Valis name carries weight in retro circles, and the 35th anniversary timing of this revival adds historical significance. Owning this on a physical cartridge means preserving a piece of gaming history that was genuinely at risk of being forgotten. The side-scrolling action holds up, the legacy is real, and your Switch shelf just got a lot more interesting.