The game uses an isometric viewpoint over suspended islands and cloud platforms. Terry can move, jump, roll, and interact with stage objects such as switches, springs, teleporters, and moving platforms. Each level is timed, and falling off the edge costs a life. Progress is made by collecting the required crystals and reaching the exit, then selecting the next destination from branching paths that determine the route through the cloud worlds.

Learn the isometric depth carefully before making long jumps, since edges are easy to misread. Use springs and teleporters only after checking where they lead, and try to clear dangerous routes methodically rather than rushing against the timer. Because levels branch, choose paths with fewer hazards first when learning the game, so later routes are easier to recognize.