Similar to a Sith, the protagonist in Chain Dive wields an energy weapon of sorts that he grasps in the center and spins around for versatile attacks. Pressing the R2 button shoots out a green grappling hook which latches onto green orbs which are dotted throughout the 20 levels in the game. Since many green orbs are normally lined up in sequence throughout parts of a level, one may swing continuously from one area to the other by swinging to and fro. The trajectory of your swing may be directed by maneuvering the D-pad or left DS thumb stick. Other relevant buttons: "X" button for jump - press it again for a double jump, "Ð" activates an ice strike - press continuously for a whirring fan move where oncoming shots are reflected back at foes and "Ä" blows out an ice kamikaze attack where everything in your general radius is frozen. Once an enemy is frozen, the grappling hook may be used to latch onto it for breaking. Chain combos where multiple enemies are frozen and then smashed with ricocheting dervish action is one objective players may aim for. Although most of the action takes place in the air, ground attacks also factor in the game.