Pacific Rim is an arcade fighting game in the style of fantasy. During battle, the player uses on-screen buttons to block or dodge kaiju attacks. Once a kaiju opens a path, the player swipes the screen to perform an attack. The campaign spans 30 missions in which the player earns money to upgrade his huntsman by changing parts or purchasing one-time power-ups. You can also collect cash to buy stronger rangers. In single player mode, the player engages in several one-on-one melee combat to earn achievement points and upgrades for their characters. Jaegers have two health bars (since they require two pilots), while Kaiju have one. Each character has their own set of special attacks.