The game uses a top-down perspective for exploration and a menu-driven, turn-based system for battles. The party travels through towns, fields, dungeons, and tower floors, speaking with residents, buying equipment, and fighting random encounters.

Humans improve mainly through purchased equipment, mutants gain random abilities and stat changes after battles, and monsters can transform by consuming dropped meat. Weapons and spell-like abilities have limited uses, while armor and party composition determine survival. Progression centers on collecting resources, opening routes, and ascending the tower through several distinct worlds.

Manage limited weapon and ability uses carefully, especially before entering long dungeons. Keep multiple weapon types and healing options available rather than spending a favorite attack in every encounter.

• Humans benefit greatly from strong equipment and money management.
• Mutants are unpredictable, so treat newly gained abilities as bonuses rather than a fixed build.
• Monsters should consume meat deliberately; an unwanted transformation can weaken the party.
• Save often in towns and prepare healing items before major tower sections.