Famitsu posted a new preview covering new Conception II characters and battle system elements. You can find a bunch of screenshots and art above, and then head past the break for the latest details.
Characters
Chloe (CV: Satomi Sato)
– Kurotsugu’s older sister
– A disciple that works as an academy teacher and receives excellent grades
– Chloe is proud of her idol-like popularity at the academy since she can connect with her classmates
Tori (CV: Mai Kadowaki)
– Raised in a laboratory
– As a result, Tori is naive and will believe anything she is told
– Young girl brought up in a closed world
– String desire for the “sky”
Serina (CV: Kaori Mizuhashi)
– Has a short, child-like appearance
– Senior disciple with great power
– Kind personality but has a surprisingly emboldened side
– Harbors a strong complex regarding her outward appearance
New Battle System Elements
Ether Gauge
– Need “Ether Energy” to fight monsters
– This is represented through a gauge in four levels of concentration, from 0 to 3
– If your Ether Gauge level is high, your partners’ speed will increase, and your Overchain Gauge can be more easily accumulated
Seventh Barrette
– Protagonist and a heroine can work together to execute the powerful Seventh Barratte attack
– Differs for each heroine
– Add a Star Child into the mix to increase the attack’s effectiveness
Intercept
– When your allies are in a pinch, you can defend them from an enemy attack with Intercept, a new feature triggered at random
– The stronger your bonds with the Star Children are, the more likely you’ll trigger an Intercept
