Character Switching, a system that enables you to control the two lead characters, Rebecca and Billy, and use their different abilities to progress through the game. The character you currently control is THE MAIN CHARACTER. The character you do not control is called THE PARTNER CHARACTER. Controlling the Partner Character. Switching Characters Press the X BUTTON at the Status Screen to switch between characters. To overcome obstacles, you will need to evaluate the circumstances and switch characters as needed. Exchanging Items Character Attributes: Character Attributes: