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

The Valis series holds a special place in the history of side-scrolling action games, and this collection makes sure it stays there. Switch Limited Run #162: Valis The Fantasm Soldier Collection II for Nintendo Switch is an event exclusive release, now available in limited leftover quantities on a region-free physical cartridge. If you missed it at the show, this is likely your last clean shot.

Valis first hit screens in the late 1980s and built a loyal following through its bishojo-styled action gameplay, memorable heroines, and that distinctly era-specific blend of anime aesthetics and challenging platforming. The series celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2021, and this second collection continues the preservation effort by bringing more of those classic entries to modern hardware.

Event exclusive releases occupy a specific tier in the collecting hierarchy. They're produced in smaller quantities than standard Limited Run offerings, distributed in person at conventions and expos, with only leftover stock making it online. That makes them inherently harder to track down once they're gone. For Switch collectors building a complete LRG set, these event exclusives are often the toughest gaps to close.

On the shelf, this carries the weight of genuine retro preservation. These aren't games you can easily access elsewhere, and having them on a physical Switch cartridge means they won't vanish when a digital storefront shuts down. For collectors who care about keeping gaming history tangible, Valis Collection II is exactly the kind of release that justifies the hobby.