Nintendo Entertainment System · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1987 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Telenet |
| Publisher | Tokuma Shoten |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Valis |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier is an action-adventure game developed by Telenet and published by Tokuma Shoten. It blends action-adventure, adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 2 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1987 include Final Fantasy, Metal Gear and Mega Man. Among the 68 NES action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Valis series. The series also appears on other systems with Valis III (Genesis) and Valis: The Fantasm Soldier (Genesis).
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
What playing Valis: The Fantasm Soldier is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier cheats & codes
25 codes on file (Game Genie, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Infinite Life | SXKIIZSA |
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Valis: The Fantasm Soldier walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier FAQ
When did Valis: The Fantasm Soldier come out on the NES?
Valis: The Fantasm Soldier was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1987.
Who made Valis: The Fantasm Soldier?
It was developed by Telenet and published by Tokuma Shoten.
Is Valis: The Fantasm Soldier multiplayer?
Yes. Valis: The Fantasm Soldier supports up to 2 players.
How long does Valis: The Fantasm Soldier take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Valis: The Fantasm Soldier typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Valis: The Fantasm Soldier on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.