Zoids is a thrilling action and adventure game where you play as a visiting Earthman caught in an ancient war between enemies. After crashing, you join your rescuers in their fight for survival, controlling a gigantic battle-robot called a Zoid , to attack and defeat other Zoids .
The action unfolds from within the cockpit, where you must adapt to a new way of interacting with the world through instrument panels. It requires reading, experimentation, and practice to master.
As you play, the computer displays your health and that of your battle-robot both visually and audibly, along with your heartbeat and their respective heartbeats. The screen also shows a radar-style map of the world around you, featuring terrain features and detected objects.
The game's controls are displayed on the map, including options like railgun, shields, jamming, missiles, and general information panels. You must navigate this new environment to outmaneuver your opponents and emerge victorious.