Ignition lights the edges of the screen on fire and triples the power of a character's moves. activates the ignition gauge which sits at the left of the screen. performs a dash maneuver which can be held for a constant dash. While blocking, the player can use the analog stick to use Shunpo or Sonído to dodge. is used to lock onto an opponent and 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. Some characters have different spirit attacks based on whether they are on the ground or in the air. The 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 button which can be utilized for combos. The button performs a jump and pressing it again while in air performs a second jump. Players move with the analog stick while controlling the camera with the analog stick. Players utilize the PlayStation 3 controller's analog sticks and four shape buttons to control their character in 3D environment.