The player controls a customizable protagonist from a top-down perspective, traveling between towns, wilderness areas, temples, caves, and other locations. Conversations and discoveries open missions connected to several Jin Yong stories.

Combat is turn-based and takes place on grid-based maps. The party uses weapons, martial-arts techniques, items, movement, and terrain to defeat opponents. Characters can join the party, improve attributes, learn skills, and equip better equipment. Progress is partly open-ended: exploring, training, and completing events can change which quests and allies become available.

Explore widely before committing to difficult story events, because useful allies, manuals, and items are scattered across the world.

Train a balanced party rather than relying on one powerful fighter. Improve internal energy and weapon or martial-arts skills, keep healing items available, and use terrain and positioning during grid battles. Save before entering unfamiliar locations or beginning major conversations.