Senko no Ronde is a futuristic one-on-one fighting game played with characters clad in mechanized suits called Rounders. Each Rounder has a limited amount of armor that gradually depletes with each successful enemy attack. Players can perform special charge moves, dash attacks, and fire both a main and sub-weapon to defeat their opponent in matches spanning multiple rounds. Each Rounder also comes equipped with a force-field barrier to absorb damage and can switch into a special "B.O.S.S." mode for extra firepower at the expense of speed. The game features eight characters to play in a choice of story, versus, and "score attack" modes. Xbox Live support lets players test their shooting and melee skills online in ranked matches against users from around the world.