The combat is similar to that of the first game, with mechanics such as wrestling moves and deathblows returning. There are four beam katanas, which Travis can freely switch between in the middle of battle, each with different properties. For example, the Peony is a large and heavy sword with a wide range, and the Rose Nasty consists of two beam katanas which Travis dual-wields. Although Travis starts at rank 51, there are only 15 boss fights. There are two sections in which Shinobu and Henry are playable, both of whom have different capabilities from Travis. For example, Shinobu can jump, so her section contains some platforming elements.

The overworld from the first game is gone, and Travis no longer has to pay an entry fee to enter ranked battles, allowing the player to progress through the game more quickly. The minigames that Travis can do for money or improved stats are now 8-bit style games, covering genres such as action, puzzle, and racing.