• You can start with either but the female character has a slightly more straight-forward story at the beginning. That said, you can play through the prologue for both and keep separate save files for them, to try before you buy.
  • Bond episodes in your hideout aren't just for the storyline, but improve that character's effectiveness.
  • If you want to practice combat or earn some more EXP, you can use the world map to go to areas you’ve previously been. There’ll be enemies there.
  • White triangles on the map are “gimmicks”. The first few times you come across them you probably won’t be able to interact with them, as they require specific powers from your party members. For example, you can dash through shutters by borrowing a power from one of your later party members.