The gameplay is a deep blend of strategy and RPG and feels a bit like Final Fantasy Tactics. During the battles, you control your group of fighters across the playing field, guiding them to enemies or higher planes to get a better shot or swing. The turn-based action is quite fun at first, but as more and more characters get onto the field, the times take longer and longer and the battles grow sluggish.

As the game progresses, you will gain a hefty amount of gladiators to fight for you and will be able to buy new weapons for them. The gameplay requires you to pay close attention to your character’s Affinity as you purchase new weapons and armor. There are four elemental Affinities (Earth, Fire, Wind, Water) and two born from Mankind’s desires (Light and Dark). These Affinities are inherent in certain weapons and characters, and utilizing their magic is important to gaining footing against your enemies.