The game uses a side-scrolling view as the spacecraft advances through a sequence of combat zones. The main objective is to survive each stage, destroy hostile targets, and defeat the end-of-level boss.

Players steer around incoming fire, collect or use weapon upgrades, and manage the screen position of the ship while attacking. Progression is stage-based, with later areas introducing denser enemy patterns and more dangerous obstacles.

Keep the ship moving, but avoid making large predictable loops that can lead into enemy fire. Prioritize targets that shoot directly at the spacecraft and learn the timing of each boss's attack pattern.

Conserve stronger weapons for crowded sections and bosses when possible. Staying near a safe part of the screen can make it easier to react to enemies entering from the sides.