the player controls lydie and suelle marlen as they travel the world, fight monsters, and take on quests to increase their atelier's reputation. the player can receive "quests" from various npcs around the game's world, and can unlock various secrets and abilities regarding the mysterious paintings they explore. combat is turn based, and up to six characters can fight at once, divided into three pairs, each pair composed of an attacker and a supporter. the attacker can always act once their turn begins, but supporters can only act according to certain actions performed by the attacker. the attacker and supporter can switch places during the battle and certain pairs have special combination attacks that can be unleashed with powerful results. the player must find and purchase various magical reagents and process them into potions, crystals, and food items for the local townspeople. the game also features puzzle-based mini games that allow you to provide for the townspeople.