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Summary

Valis III lets you jump between three distinct heroines on the fly, each bringing a unique combat style to the side‑scrolling action. Yuko fires a chargeable energy wave, Cham whips enemies in a Castlevania‑style swing, and Valna hurls elemental magic from her wand, while a ground‑slide doubles as a surprise attack. Certain stages lock you into a specific character, and boss encounters freeze the roster, swapping the ending cutscene depending on who you chose.

The TurboGrafx‑CD’s CD‑ROM capacity lets the game showcase animated cutscenes that feel like mini‑movies between levels, a step up from its cartridge predecessors. Critics praised the richer visuals, varied soundtrack, and the strategic depth of juggling three playstyles, calling it the most versatile and polished entry in the series at the time.

Storyline

In Valis III, the Dark World’s ruler King Glames marshals his forces to seize both Vecanti and Earth, hoping to secure a new home before his own planet is destroyed. Yuko Asou teams up with her allies Cham and Valna, wielding the mystical Valis sword, which proves capable of far greater power than she has previously tapped. Throughout the adventure Yuko rescues Cham from a kidnapping and frees Valna from captivity, then the trio seeks out Vecanti’s ruler Nizetti to unlock the blade’s full potential. This leads to a climactic showdown where the three heroines face Glames and the returning foe Rogles, ultimately defeating both. As a reward for her unwavering service, Yuko steps down as guardian, ascends to goddesshood in Vecanti, and departs Earth while the Valis sword returns to the heavens, leaving Cham and Valna to bid her farewell as the realm looks toward a prosperous future.