The game is viewed from the side. Each stage is a scrolling platforming area filled with gaps, platforms, enemies, environmental hazards, collectibles, and imprisoned troll children. The main objective is to search the level, rescue the children, and reach the exit while managing the character's limited survivability.

Progression comes from clearing successive stages and learning their layouts. Exploration is important because objectives and useful items may be distributed away from the most direct route. Careful jumping, enemy avoidance, and repeated practice are central to completing later areas.

Search each area rather than rushing directly toward the exit, since rescued children and useful items can be placed away from the main path.

Use safe platforms to judge jumps, avoid unnecessary contact with enemies, and learn hazard timing before committing to difficult sections. Replaying earlier stages helps reveal routes that are easy to miss.