The compilation contains three separate games selected from Capcom's early arcade and home-console library. Players choose a title from the menu, then complete its repeating stages or fixed level sequence while surviving enemy attacks.

1942 uses a vertically scrolling shooter perspective. Commando is a top-down run-and-gun game focused on movement and shooting. Ghosts 'n Goblins is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player jumps, attacks enemies, collects weapons, and advances through dangerous stages. Progress depends on learning enemy patterns and conserving lives.

Learn each game's attack patterns before attempting speed. Short sessions are useful because repeated attempts reveal enemy timing and stage layouts.

• In 1942, use the screen's width carefully and reserve defensive maneuvers for crowded formations.
• In Commando, keep moving and fire ahead before entering open areas.
• In Ghosts 'n Goblins, avoid unnecessary jumps and treat armor loss as a major warning.