The story follows the hero as he chases after the Demon King through time to ancient Japan. The journey takes him across various time periods, including prehistoric times, a futuristic age, and medieval Japan.
Gameplay involves breaking vases containing souls in order to free the captive spirits. The samurai starts with basic abilities such as punching, kicking, and jumping, but can collect items like swords, throwing knives, food, and magical spells to aid him in his quest. As the player progresses through 15 levels, they must navigate different time periods while avoiding henchmen sent by the Demon King.