Matches use a side-view perspective and pit teams of fighters against one another. The objective is to defeat the opposing team by reducing each fighter's stamina before the player's entire team is eliminated.

Players move, jump, crouch, attack, block, throw, and perform character-specific special moves. Battles progress through a sequence of team matches, with the selected roster and arcade-style encounters providing the main progression. The game also includes versus-style play for direct competition.

Learn the timing of blocking, jumping, and throws before relying on special moves. Short matches reward safe attacks and careful spacing rather than constant button presses.

Use a team with complementary ranges and speeds. Save powerful techniques for clear openings, and practice each fighter's command inputs in a low-pressure mode before entering longer tournament sequences.