Johnny Bazookatone , the original guitar hero with an Elvis attitude and purple hair pompadour, has been imprisoned in 2050 in Sin Sin Prison by El Diablo. He is one of several musical legends who have been kidnapped by this Lord of the Underworld.
Johnny's goal is to escape from prison and reunite with his lost guitar Anita. To do so, he must navigate through demonic levels such as Hotel Demonique, Hell's Kitchen, and Mr. Diablo's fiery Penthouse. Along the way, he can perform moves like 360-degree spin jumps and hover jumps, using his bazooka guitar as a weapon.
As Johnny progresses through the game, he can power up his bazooka guitar to emit a special sonic blast that fries everything within range. He can also acquire more weapons, power-ups, and find secret passages leading to bonus levels. The game's soundtrack features a track by Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora and Tico Torres.