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The player can choose to play the scenarios in any order, but must complete them all in order to unlock the next chapter and eventually the final one. Completing the game also requires understanding how the different stories are linked together.

The gameplay system is a traditional Japanese-style role-playing game with turn-based battles. However, the battles take place on a single-screen field where the player can freely navigate their characters. Positioning and positioning the characters is crucial in many battles, as enemy attacks often have area effects.