The game is viewed from above as the player moves a fighter through continuously scrolling stages. The main objective is to destroy enemy aircraft, ground targets, and bosses while avoiding collisions and bullets.

Players advance through a fixed sequence of stages, collect or activate weapon improvements, and use bombs or other defensive resources when available. Enemy formations and boss encounters create the main difficulty curve, while the score rewards efficient destruction and survival.

Stay near the lower portion of the screen so incoming enemies and bullets have less time to approach, but keep enough horizontal space to escape patterned attacks. Learn the timing of each stage rather than relying only on rapid movement.

Save defensive resources for dense bullet patterns and boss phases. Prioritize enemies that fire aimed or fast-moving shots, and avoid chasing every target if doing so places the craft near the screen edge.