The game derives its themes from Easter Island; the player controls a sentient moai statue (which is an enemy in the Gradius series) that must rescue other moai and escape each stage via a door before the timer expires.

Although platforming elements are present, the primary challenge is to find a way to manipulate the objects in each stage to reach the distressed moai and rescue them while still leaving an avenue of escape to the exit door.

For example, a block pushed against another object can no longer be moved, which may ultimately prevent the final solution of the puzzle.

Fantasy elements are present, with many stages taking place in the clouds and enemies using magic.

Although it never received a North American or PAL release, virtually all of the game's text is in English, with only the title screen graphic in Japanese.