Players guide a selected warrior through horizontally scrolling stages viewed from a side perspective. The objective is to defeat enemy formations, survive hazards, collect items, and clear each stage before confronting powerful bosses.

The standard combat loop combines attacks, jumps, directional movement, item use, and special techniques. Progression is stage-based rather than experience-driven; weapons, food, scrolls, and other pickups provide short-term advantages, while cooperative play lets multiple players control different warriors.

Use short attack strings and reposition before groups can surround you. Clear weaker enemies first, then save powerful items and special attacks for bosses or crowded sections.

Learn stage routes and item locations, and coordinate target selection in multiplayer. Avoid spending every consumable early; some later encounters are much safer when scrolls, bombs, or recovery items are still available.