The character run through a series of nine levels, attacking Shadow Knights and solving tasks along the way.

The player collects shields in levels as a form of health: upon being hit by an enemy or harmful obstacle, the player's health will deteriorate.

The game also includes a tournament arena mode, where the characters compete against each other in three modes: Hand to Hand Combat, Jousting and Sword Lightning Combat.

THQ announced the game in a press release on 29 April 2004.

[3] It was released on 4 October that year in North America[4] and four days later in Europe.