The player takes on the role of a "Time Warrior" sent into the recesses of hell to recover pieces of "The War Machine", which has been stolen by the evil minion Baal.

[1][2] On June 6, 1999, a team of archaeologists discovered an ancient doorway that, when unintentionally opened, awakened Baal, a forgotten demonic entity, and his army of evil creatures.

In desperation, humanity holds a council of war that plans a counterattack to recover the stolen weapon and eliminate Baal.

[5] The player takes on the role of the Time Warriors' leader and must progress through levels in multi-directional scrolling profile view.

The player must eliminate monsters with a laser gun while avoiding traps, including landmines, energy barriers and precipices that hinder progress.