Mechanics: Linking Story and Battle Mechanically, Battle Link merges a visual-novel engine with a collectible, turn-based skirmish system. Combat typically uses small decks (5–20 cards) representing characters’ abilities: offensive strikes, defensive moves, buffs/debuffs, and link moves that trigger only when certain affinity conditions are met. The result is a compact tactical puzzle: build a deck that both complements chosen partner characters and counters expected enemy archetypes.