: This system replaces the "Tag" mechanic from previous games, though specific character switching remains integral to certain stages.
: Date Masamune remains a central figure, appearing both in his youth (as Bontenmaru) and with a revamped "Rampaging Dragon" moveset. : This system replaces the "Tag" mechanic from
The game retains the series' signature "Stylish Hero Action" hack-and-slash style but introduces several unique systems: it introduces Yukimura's father
: Yukimura's primary new gimmick allows players to cancel any move into a high-speed chain of follow-up attacks, facilitating complex aerial and ground combos. Sanada Masayuki (who uses magic-based attacks)
: While the roster is smaller, it introduces Yukimura's father, Sanada Masayuki (who uses magic-based attacks), and his brother, Sanada Nobuyuki (the series' first Earth-element user).