- starts with the protagonist in the world of Aterra
- this land has been plagued for the last twenty years by monsters spawning from Pandora’s Labyrinth
- the main character is one of many young Disciples chosen by the Star God
- he trains at the academy in Aterra
- on his first day at this school, he’s suddenly told he is a Disciple with God’s Gift
- this gift is an overflowing amount of this Star God’s power
- it is his responsibility to bond with seven special female Disciples to create powerful Star Children to combat monsters
- sequel has double the amount of main story content and dungeon exploration
- once you have enough bond points, you go to the church in town with a girl
- you talk with and hold hands with that girl to create a Star Child
- Star Children are grouped into trios that you take with you into battle
- some trios may get special skills if matched up correctly
- turn-based battle system where parties are built upon the relationships you create
- relationships involve each female, the Star Children those bonds produce, and physical placement of party members in battle
- uses a circular placement system to create a new type of battle strategy
- players must pick one of four directions to proceed with their attack from
- attacking from behind the enemy does the most damage
- fill the Chain Gauge makes the enemy become temporarily immobilized
- bond points also affect how well your companion does in battle with you
- each girl's personality is unique
- players must not only be attentive in their time with her, but careful in what they say