Matches take place on a single two-dimensional arena. Players move horizontally, jump, block, and attack with punches, kicks, throws, and character-specific special moves.

Story mode sends the selected fighter through a sequence of battles, while versus mode supports direct matches. Winning rounds advances the player through the opponent roster; the goal is to deplete the rival’s life bar before time expires.

Learn the reach and recovery of each fighter’s normal attacks before relying on special moves. Keep enough distance to punish missed attacks, and use blocking rather than repeatedly jumping into the opponent.

In story battles, observe the opponent’s preferred attack range and save strong special attacks for confirmed openings. In versus play, vary timing so that the opponent cannot easily predict repeated projectiles or advancing attacks.