Gameplay
Players are only allowed to play as Sho, the game's main character. The game is features mixed elements from role playing games and the action genre. When Sho isn't on a mission, he can wander around the IAG ship and talk to his comrades. He can chat with his coworkers, purchase training sessions, and buy new equipment at shops.
During battle sequences, Sho can fight with a short ranged laser weapon, a gun, or a Neo-Psionic, an attack that has different effects. Weapons contain three different parts, each customizable at any point in the game once you purchase them and will affect weapon stats and special functions. Neo Psionics act as magic and can either be similar to a musou attack, implement additional buffs on Sho's stats, or temporarily add a field effect such as stopping time. Combos mainly utilize the blade and gun attacks, which can be customized to the player's liking. Other battle controls are similar to the Warriors games except Sho can also lock-on to targets and dash in short spurts to avoid attacks.
Completing missions with a high rank unlocks more items for Sho to buy. Earning an S Rank is the only way to unlock the best version of some items or weapons.
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