In this game, you take control of the hero, Sumo, and the young heroine, Fuji, as they attempt to thwart the Dark Lord of Glaive and his sorcerer assistant, Julius, from destroying the Tree of Mana and dooming their world. The gameplay consists of top down action, similar to The Legend of Zelda, but with RPG elements such as leveling up and managing equipment. The hero Sumo teams up with various companions along his journey, who assist him in conquering dungeons or defeating his enemies.