Rave Master: Special Attack Force is a 2D fighting game in which players take on the role of Haru Glory, an energetic teenage boy who embarks on an epic quest to seek out the magical "Rave Stones" that are needed to put an end to the evil "Shadow Guard." When young Haru is bestowed with the power to wield the legendary sword, he is transformed into the Rave Master. It is up to him and his friends Plue, Elie and other popular Rave Master characters to use their power to restore order to the land. Players must utilize the game's Tension Guage to unleash battle cries, attack combos and special movies and master all of the characters' unique attacks and special combos in order to defeat their enemies.