While the story initially follows the titular duo, it eventually expands to five playable characters, each with unique mechanics: : The shrine maiden with standard talismans.

: A goddess who can hover over water and pits and uses magatama beads for wide-spread damage. Hotaru Gozen : A melee-focused samurai warrior.

: The tanuki with nature-based magic and a tail-swipe deflect.

: Defeated enemies drop colorful orbs (orange, blue, green) that upgrade weapon attributes, alongside health-restoring items and protective shields. Character Roster

: Essential survival tools include a quick dash/slide to avoid danger and limited smart bombs that clear the screen of enemies and projectiles.

: Players use ranged projectile attacks (like Pocky’s cards or Rocky’s leaves) and a critical melee move that can deflect incoming bullets back at enemies.

The gameplay retains its top-down perspective, requiring precise movement and timing to survive "bullet hell" scenarios.