Zatch Bell: Mamodo Battles is a cel-shaded fighting game based on the 2003 anime series Zatch Bell!, known as Konjiki no Gashbell!! in Japan. The story follows the adventures of Zatch Bell, a young demon who becomes the rival of Kiri, a human boy.
The game features fifteen playable characters and seven different game modes:
Story Mode: choose one of six characters to play as and follow their stories
Time Attack: challenge yourself to clear all stages quickly
1P Mode: fight against the computer with your chosen character
2P Mode: fight against a friend with your chosen character
Develop Mode: distribute points to raise character abilities
Bonus Mode: spend points to buy cards, view card galleries, or unlock secrets
Practice Mode: practice with the computer as your opponent