The gameplay is split into two parts: a side-scrolling shooter on the surface of the air fortress and an exploration phase inside the fortress. In the first part, the player must avoid flying enemies and destroy waves to progress until they dock with the airlock. Once inside, the player can walk at their own pace, using a jetpack to navigate and a blaster weapon to destroy obstacles.
The game features power-ups that can be collected to increase energy or bombs, as well as special items like Super-bombs and Invulnerability. The player's goal is to blow up the core and find the escape ship before the fortress explodes.