The Combatribes is a 2D side-scrolling brawler that puts you and a friend in the shoes of combat cyborgs Berzeker, Bullova and Blitz. You must defeat the evil crime ring "Ground Zero", led by cybernetically enhanced Martha Splatterhead and her minions.
The game takes place across several stages, each with waves of enemies attacking from all directions. Defeating enough baddies with your basic attacks and special moves will bring out a boss character, which you must defeat before progressing to the next stage.
Aside from the arcade mode, the game features a Vs one-on-one mode where you can face off against any of the boss characters as playable fighters.