The gameplay is standard for the 2D fighting game genre, with characters having unique move sets, special abilities, and super attacks often tied to a "chakra" or power bar. Matches are typically one-on-one, but many full-game builds also support two-on-two tag-team battles.
At its heart, "MUGEN" is not a game itself, but a free, customizable 2D fighting game engine developed by Elecbyte. It's the creative toolkit that allows fans to build their own fighting games from scratch, using any characters, stages, and graphics they can create or find online. Because of this, the term "Naruto MUGEN" can describe hundreds of different games, each with its own roster, mechanics, and visual style. The gameplay is standard for the 2D fighting