Relics: Ankoku Yousai/Gameplay

Controls

 * or : Press left or right on the direction pad to make the player move in either direction. Note that pressing these directions will not change the way that the player is facing unless the player faces up first. Also note that pressing backwards from the direction you are facing enables you to guard against physical attacks as long as there is nothing behind you.
 * : Press up to face the background of the screen. It is only from this direction that you can change the direction that the player is facing. Also press up to rise from a crouching position, or to climb up a ladder once you have jumped up to it.
 * : Press down while standing to crouch. While crouched, you can attack low or crawl along the ground. Also press down to climb down a ladder.
 * : Press the A button to jump in the air. You are permitted to jump a second time after attacking once in mid-air.
 * : Press the B button to perform an attack. You can only attack in the direction you are currently facing. You may only attack once after jumping.
 * : Press the Start button to pause the action mid-game.
 * : Not used.

Bodies
Throughout the game, you will use your spirit's ability to inhabit other bodies to increase your power by transferring from one body type to another. You begin with the Blade Army soldier, and must locate and defeat other potential bodies. Throughout the game, you must progressively advance through different body types, each of which is most suited to fight a particular Idol guardian.