The units under your control will then automatically follow your orders to the best of their ability. While frustrating at times, this command method becomes quite enjoyable. The most important factor in determining the outcome of battles is the formation of your troops. Characters are organized into units, with one character acting as the unit leader. There can be up to five characters per unit, and having a good mix of skills is essential for success.
Formations are also a key component of victory.
If a character is in the back row, his melee attacks will not be as powerful, but the damage he takes will also be reduced. A standard strategy is to place fighters in the front row, with magic users and characters with missile weapons in the back rows. Another difference between Ogre Battle 64 and other RPGs is the interaction with non-player characters. In most games of this genre, you're able to walk around towns and freely interact with NPCs therein. In this game, however, NPC interaction only occurs in scene breaks or random encounters while traveling.