The player views the battlefield from above and moves a fighter in eight directions while the screen scrolls vertically. The main objective is to survive each stage, destroy enemy formations and installations, and defeat a major warship or other boss encounter.

The aircraft has limited energy, and collisions, enemy fire, and some hazards reduce it. Power-ups improve weapons or restore resources, while the player can select special armaments for different situations. Stages alternate between aerial attacks and boss-focused battles, with stronger enemies and tighter survival demands later in the game.

Prioritize survival over score. Keep moving in broad patterns, but avoid drifting into the screen edges or enemy fire.

• Collect weapon and energy power-ups when the route is safe.
• Save powerful special weapons for warships and dense formations.
• Learn each boss's firing rhythm and attack from a position that leaves room to retreat.
• Do not remain directly in front of a boss longer than necessary.