The game uses a two-dimensional side-view fighting perspective. In a standard match, each player selects three fighters and sends them into battle one at a time; the team that defeats all opposing members wins. Fighters can move, jump, guard, attack, throw opponents, perform command moves, and spend stored power on special techniques.

Matches are organized as arcade-style encounters rather than a story campaign with freely explorable areas. Winning lets the player continue through successive teams and opponents. The order of the selected fighters affects how much health and power remains available for later rounds, making team construction and resource management important.

Learn the normal attacks and reliable special moves of a small number of fighters before building a full team. Use the first fighter to determine the opponent’s habits and preserve power when possible.

Choose team order deliberately: opening, middle, and anchor positions reward different approaches. Confirm punishments after blocked unsafe attacks, avoid spending all power without a clear advantage, and practice cancel timing in a safe setting when available.