The story of this game differs greatly from the rest of the series. The ganados function well in group battle, constantly trying to encircle the player, and go so far as to dodge and duck to avoid attacks.

In the same category, these button presses exist within cutscenes as well, forcing the player to stay 'on their toes' during cinemas. The action icon appears to allow the character to engage c ertain events, such as leaping through a window, knocking down ladders, and kicking enemies. Another noteworthy factor is the 'Action button'.

This allows for more versatility in combat, giving the player the option of choosing specific targets on the enemy, i.e. Unlike other games in the series, the player manually aims their weapon with the aid of a laser-aiming device.

Most notable in this category, however, is the combat system. While it does make close combat difficult when surrounded, since the character rotation is rather slow, it remains a comfortable system, causing only minor problems for the most part. While the tank like character rotational movement remains, it should serve as no problem for anyone familiar with the series, and is quite easy to pick up for a beginner as well.