The story of Tripp World begins with the theft of the Maita Flower by an attacker, leaving the holy mountain of Mount Dubious without its guardian, the old Shabubu. This leads to a series of conflicts among the inhabitants, but hope is found in Yacopu, the old Shabubu's grandson.
In this side-scrolling platformer, players control Yacopu as he navigates through five stages. The unique ability to shapeshift into different forms allows Yacopu to interact with his environment and enemies in new ways. In his normal form, he can walk, jump, and kick enemies, but some foes will attack him after being harmed or initially.
Throughout the game, players can transform into flying or fish forms, granting access to previously inaccessible areas and suitability for specific environments. Additionally, power-ups are available that grant temporary powers such as stunning enemies with seeds, bouncing around as a ball, or attacking with an extended tail. The game features various settings, including a jungle, ocean, and castle, each with its own boss to defeat at the end of each stage. Ultimately, the player must retrieve the stolen Maita Flower to restore peace to Trip World.