If the timer runs out (if a time limit is set in the options menu), the player with the most health wins the round automatically (he wins the stage if only 1 round is set in the options menu).
Monsters, however, have no cards and thus cannot use a finisher. When health reaches low for either character, the song ' Hatenaki Inochi' will play, which would allow the character to use their Final Vent card on their weakened opponent. Each card can only be used once per round, however. One of the shoulder buttons ( R1) is used to cycle through cards, as well. The fourth button ( ☐) however, is used to activate cards from the advent deck.
The game is a basic two-button fighter, with a strong ( ✕) and light attack ( 〇), as well as a throw button ( △). 1.2 Strike/Sword/Swing/Shoot/Hold/Spin Vents.