Battles use a grid-based, turn-based perspective. The player moves robots, selects attacks, manages weapons and energy, and chooses whether units defend, evade, or counter when attacked. Objectives commonly include destroying enemy formations, protecting important units, or reaching a specified condition.

The campaign is divided into story stages with conversations between missions. Pilots gain experience, robots can be upgraded with credits, and Spirit Commands provide temporary advantages such as improved accuracy, damage, or morale. The route and available units can vary with story decisions and the selected protagonist.

Concentrate upgrades on a reliable core instead of spreading credits across every unit. Improve weapons on units that can attack consistently, while strengthening armor or mobility according to their role.

Check enemy weapon ranges before moving and use terrain for defense. Build morale before difficult attacks, combine Spirit Commands with high-damage weapons, and keep support-capable units close enough to rescue damaged allies.

Save before major story battles when possible. Some missions impose protection or survival conditions, so destroying every enemy is not always the only objective.