Pulstar is a 2D side-scrolling shooter in which you control your ship as it navigates through stages filled with enemies. Your goal is to survive and defeat the alien threat.
The game features a variety of upgrades, including power-ups that can be collected to enhance your main weapons. You can also charge up energy to unleash powerful attacks at the cost of using up precious power-ups. Your ship comes equipped with an "option" gun pod that can be positioned in different ways to aid in protection or increase firepower.
The game boasts pre-rendered 3D sprites and animated cutscenes between each level, giving it a visually striking experience. You can also play through the game with a friend in two-player mode.