Players choose Terry, Andy, or Joe and fight through a sequence of opponents in a tournament. Each match is won by defeating the opposing fighter before the time limit expires, with rounds and health management determining the result.

Combat combines punches, kicks, throws, jumping, crouching, special moves, and movement between two parallel fighting planes. The opponent roster includes both regular fighters and later bosses, while the ending changes according to the selected character.

Learn when to change planes rather than relying only on jumps. Plane shifts can evade attacks and create opportunities for counterattacks, but they are not a substitute for blocking.

Use each protagonist's special moves sparingly, watch the opponent's recovery animations, and preserve health for the later bosses. Throws are especially useful at close range when an opponent repeatedly blocks.