The action is viewed from above as the player's aircraft moves through vertically scrolling stages. The objective is to destroy airborne and ground enemies, survive bullet patterns, collect power-ups, and defeat each stage boss.

Players select from several aircraft with different shot and bomb characteristics. The main weapon can be powered up during a run, while bombs provide emergency screen-clearing firepower. The arcade version supports solo play and cooperative two-player play, with progression through a fixed sequence of stages and increasing enemy density.

Learn enemy entry points rather than reacting only to bullets. Destroy dangerous enemies early, especially those that can create overlapping fire, and keep the aircraft moving through open lanes.

Save bombs for crowded patterns or boss attacks, but do not hold them indefinitely. Practice stage routes, identify power-up locations, and choose an aircraft whose speed and shot spread match your preferred play style.