The idea is, you look around and investigate and certain townspeople will give you hints about what to do next. Well, maybe it's just me, but it seemed like I had to talk to everyone before I found the one individual with information that I could use. This led to a lot of wasted time above ground and was extremely frustrating. Well, now that I got that off my chest, the basic gameplay really isn't too bad. The story goes a little like Waterworld in that people must live out their lives on small patches of land above the water.
Diggers travel below ground in search of refractors, the earth's only source of energy.
Over the years there have been hints of a motherload of refractors and you must battle underground demons as well as pirates as you search for glory. To start off you are equipped with only your buster gun and the ability to kick. You can also find Buster parts, Helmet parts, Jump parts, Dash parts, and an armored body. All designed to make you stronger and more powerful, in an effort to progress through the levels. I thought Capcom did a good job with the single button auto-target feature as well as the single button roll maneuver that allows you to avoid oncoming fire.