Code of Princess/Gameplay

Modes

 * Single Player
 * Campaign
 * Free Play
 * Bonus Quests
 * Tutorial
 * Multiplayer
 * Co-op
 * Versus

Combat
Combat takes place on separate planes. You can only attack enemies on the same plane as your character. To switch planes, guard ( or ) and press or. By rapidly pressing or, you can chain attacks together to form combos. Characters also have special moves that you can perform which are displayed in the move list. While guarding, you can double tap or  to make an evasive backstep.

Lock-On
You can lock-on to an enemy by attacking with. Damage is doubled and projectile attacks will home in on the target even across different planes.

Burst
If you are surrounded, you can press to burst and temporarily stun nearby enemies. Burst drains MP over time and can be turned off by pressing again. Damage is doubled while bursting and can be combined with lock-on to deal even more damage.

Status Effects

 * Burn
 * Additional burning damage


 * Shock
 * Additional electrical damage


 * Poison
 * HP drain over time


 * Dark
 * MP drain over time


 * Stone
 * Cannot move

Leveling Up
Completing quests earns XP. When a character gains a level, you can assign bonus points to the stats of your choice. Press or  to adjust points and  to confirm. Unspent points can be assigned later.
 * Vitality
 * Increases max HP


 * Piety
 * Increases max MP


 * Attack
 * Increases physical attack


 * Defense
 * Increases physical defense


 * Mind
 * Increases magic attack and defense


 * Speed
 * Increases movement speed

In the EX version, stats are automatically applied when leveling up. Speed was removed and replaced with Resist, which affects magic defense. Mind was changed to only affect magic attack.