 Set in a world destroyed by a war between humans and bio-organic weapons called Gears, it follows ten fighters as they enter a tournament held to prevent resurrection of the Gears' leader.Its gameplay consists of one-on-one fights, with a main four-button configuration, featuring special moves and instant kill techniques, as well as three different playable modes.Devised by Ishiwatari, it took a year and a half in production, with "Street Fighter" and manga influences.