Unlike many other fighters, the Pocket Fighter has a relatively simple control scheme. In the fighter's pocket, it is used, which in turn makes the game much easier and more accessible for beginners with only punch, kick and "special" buttons. Another feature that is not included in other fighters is the use of gems to control what special moves your character can do. These stones are dropped when you hit an opponent or a treasure chest. The more stones you collect of the same color, the more powerful the special move that is associated with that color. In relation to the other series that Capcom released, each character retains its own special move. Another unique feature of the pocket fighter is the addition of power-ups - you can collect food to reduce damage to the health bar.