Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is an action game based on a movie. The player controls one of owls that can be upgraded with special tokens found during gameplay. The main story has 25 levels with different tasks like fighting enemies, collecting and saving baby owlets or destroying turrets. After finishing the main campaign, players can go back to play levels again to find any collectibles they missed.
The gameplay involves flying through levels, fighting enemies, and completing various missions. The player must also protect the owl's nest from enemy attacks while exploring different environments like forests and skies. The game has a variety of collectible tokens that can be used to upgrade the owls' abilities, such as increased speed or stronger talons.