
L2 activates the ignition gauge which sits at the left of the screen. R2 performs a dash maneuver which can be held for a constant dash.

While blocking, the player can use the left analog stick to use Shunpo or Sonído to dodge. L1 is used to lock onto an opponent and R1 blocks. These attacks are different depending on if the character is on the ground or in the air. Specials are strong moves that consume most if not all the pressure bar. The circle button performs special attacks. Some characters have different spirit attacks based on whether they are on the ground or in the air. The triangle button performs spirit attacks which consume spiritual pressure from the pressure bar which sits below the health bar at the top of the screen. Melee is performed through the square button which can be utilized for combos. The X button performs a jump and pressing it again while in air performs a second jump. Players move with the left analog stick while controlling the camera with the right.

Players utilize the PlayStation 3 controller's analog sticks and four shape buttons to control their character in 3D environment.
