Using the joystick will cause the Delta's color to switch with each space it moves across the stage. However, pressing A or B will allow you to rotate the player-character around the diamond patterns in the stage without the color changing. As the game progresses, new challenges are introduced, such as multi-floor stages and special tiles that alter the Delta's properties.
The game features over one hundred original levels, plus a level editor where you can create your own stages and share them with others. Additionally, Delta Warp includes a two-player "Battle" mode that can be played through the console's link cable.