Valis III is a side-scrolling platformer game released for the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive in 1991. Developed by Telenet Japanâs subsidiary, Laser Soft, it is the third installment in the Valis series. The game's narrative follows Yuko Ahso, a schoolgirl turned warrior, who wields the powerful sword Valis to defend both her world and a parallel dimension against evil forces. The game delivers a combination of action, adventure, and RPG elements with unique features for the time, such as the ability to switch between multiple playable characters with distinct abilities.