Players move, punch, kick, throw, pick up weapons, use special moves, avoid hazards, and follow the translated story route. The patch changes menus and dialogue, while the patched Japanese ROM retains version-specific controls, stage data, and save behavior.

Use the translated prompts to confirm objectives, keep enemies in front, and use throws to break a crowd. Save before story transitions, keep v1.0 states separate from the Japanese file, and report the patch version when a route or menu differs.