Thus, faced with strange foes, players have to consistently employ strategy and maneuver carefully to stay alive. Anything outside that scope could be a fatal risk. These dates are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to decision-making. The actions themselves differ wildly, from healing spells to rapid combos. However, ironically it is in these battles that the player's control over the game's flow slackens, with the protagonists generally being unable to control their lovers' actions. In a twisted way, it all makes sense.