Gungriffon Blaze is a 3D battlemech game with six scenarios and numerous free-roaming levels. The gameplay focuses on action, allowing players to customize their robot before each fight or after picking up various items within the game. There are around forty different enemy types, including tanks and other mechs, and much of the environment can be destroyed. The game features single-player mode only.
The story follows a generic narrative, with players taking on the role of a pilot in a battlemech team. The scenarios progress through a series of missions, with little detail provided about the characters or setting. Overall, the game's focus is on fast-paced action rather than storytelling.