The game uses a side-scrolling perspective. Kunio advances through urban areas while defeating successive groups of enemies and reaching the end of each stage.

Players attack, jump, move around enemies, pick up weapons, and use throws when opportunities arise. The original arcade structure is a linear sequence of stages, but the exact stage layout and progression of the DOS version are unconfirmed.

Keep moving rather than allowing enemies to surround Kunio, and prioritize opponents who can attack from the side or behind. Use throws and nearby weapons to reduce groups quickly.

Because the DOS edition is not identified, version-specific advice, passwords, and difficulty differences cannot be confirmed.