The game uses a side-view perspective with the aircraft moving through automatically scrolling stages. The main objective is to survive each mission, destroy airborne and ground-based enemies, collect useful power-ups, and defeat the stage boss.

The fighter can move around the playfield, fire its weapons, and use upgraded firepower obtained during the mission. Stages combine enemy waves, fixed targets, terrain hazards, and boss encounters. Progression is stage-based, with limited lives or continuing opportunities depending on the version and settings.

Stay near the center of the screen when possible so there is room to react to enemies entering from either side of the immediate play area.

Prioritize threats that fire directly at the aircraft, then collect power-ups when the route is safe. Learn boss attack patterns instead of concentrating only on dealing damage, because careless movement can quickly cost a life.