The game uses a side-view perspective for one-on-one fights. The main objective is to defeat an opponent before the round timer expires, usually by reducing the opponent’s health through attacks and defensive play.

Players progress through a sequence of martial-arts encounters based on Bruce Lee’s story. Movement, attacks, blocking, and timing are central, while the Jaguar version also offers competitive fighting between players. Exact button assignments can vary by documentation or control setup.

Learn the range and timing of the basic attacks before attempting rapid combinations. Stay close enough to punish missed attacks, but avoid attacking continuously into an opponent’s guard.

Use defensive timing and watch the opponent’s recovery animation. In longer fights, conserving health is usually more valuable than trading attacks recklessly, especially when the next encounter follows immediately.