New protagonist Kirin fights along side Gunvolt, allowing players to switch characters on the fly, adding a new element to the series' high-speed 2D action gameplay. Players will also welcome the return of the "Story Mode+ system where the rich story and characters interact in dialogue during the game's missions. More familiar faces will also return as "Image Pulses", a new system that allows players to use characters from Gunvolt's past in combat. Over 150 varieties will be available!