In the latest issue of Famitsu, Falcom shared some details about The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki! Specifically, the new information details the action battle system in the game. Falcom also shared a screenshot of the game featuring the heroine:
More details about Kuro no Kiseki are available below courtesy of Gematsu:
Field
R1 – Move faster.
R3 – Change targets.
Even if you get close to an enemy, you can avoid battle by not targeting them.
Action Battle
Circle – Attack.
Square – Deploy Shard. (Similar to Orbment?)
X – Evade (backflip and step).
Triangle – Tactics menu.
Right Touchpad – Target information.
L1 – Switch characters.
Party members that you are not controlling will fight on their own.
Command Battle (you can switch between Action and Command at any time)
A gauge that indicates turn order is displayed.
Inherits characteristics of the previous Action Time Battle system.
When your turn arrives, you can move freely within the battle area.
Links and S-Breaks are also available.
Each button corresponds to a command, such as Defend, Arts, and Crafts.
Arts effect range has been reformed.
BOOST and SCLM are new elements.
In case you missed it, Famitsu also shared a scan from their March 4th issue:
*Update* Falcom shared more screenshots below:
*Update* An official The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki poster has been spotted in a Biccamera store in Kumamoto, Japan. The poster confirms that the game is heading to PS4 in Japan but Falcom has yet to announced platforms definitively.
The official teaser site will be updated soon according to Falcom. Lastly, The Legend of Heroes: Kuro no Kiseki releases this year in Japan. Stay tuned at Final Weapon for the latest Japanese gaming news and feel free to support us on Patreon!