Makoto's left and right sides can be controlled independently, giving the combat system its main announced hook.
Answer
The headline gameplay hooks are independent left/right-side combat and a music-driven showbusiness loop.
Xbox Wire describes a combat system built around separately controlling the left and right sides of Makoto's body. It also describes music collection, composition, performer scouting, and show production as major systems rather than background flavor.
Weapons are mentioned in official coverage, but full categories and upgrade systems are not confirmed yet.
Makoto can collect sounds and use them as part of the music creation loop.
The game includes arranging shows and producing performances.
Performer scouting is part of the announced showbusiness structure.
Activities are expected to differ by era and city, but detailed maps and side activity lists remain incomplete.
What is not confirmed yet
There is no complete public list of bosses, weapons, skill trees, minigames, collectibles, trophies, or side activities in the checked sources. Those pages should wait until previews or launch materials exist.
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What is Stranger Than Heaven gameplay like?
The confirmed hooks are action combat with independent left/right-side control and a music/showbusiness system built around collecting sounds, composing, scouting, and producing shows.
Does Stranger Than Heaven have minigames?
Show production and music systems are confirmed, but a complete minigame list has not been published in the checked sources.