The game has a game world similar to that of "Super Mario Bros. 3" where the player can play some levels in an order they want, but must complete certain levels before they can unlock more parts of the game world. Also like "SMB3", there are some bosses called the Wandering Knights who can walk around the game world, and they will start a boss fight if you walk into them. There are main levels, levels that teach the player how to use a Relic, and towns similar to those in "" and "". In towns, the player can shop for upgrades and Relics, and talk to villagers for tips on how to play the game.