Battles use a grid-based, turn-based perspective. The player moves allied mecha, attacks enemies, chooses weapons, and uses spirit commands or support abilities to influence accuracy, damage, and survival.

Scenarios usually combine map objectives with dialogue scenes. Units gain experience and can be upgraded between missions; pilots and machines may also receive stat or weapon improvements. Route choices and deployment decisions affect the campaign’s sequence and available encounters.

Use terrain and defensive positions to reduce incoming damage, and avoid exposing fragile units before enemy weapons and movement ranges are understood.

Prioritize upgrades for a dependable group of pilots and machines rather than spreading resources evenly. Save spirit commands for important attacks, boss encounters, or turns in which a unit must survive concentrated fire.