P'radikus Conflict is a space shooter developed for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Players navigate their starship using thrust-based controls, completing missions assigned by a commander. The gameplay involves defeating enemy ships to earn credits for upgrades, including fuel and weaponry. The objective is to locate the Toson Drive, essential for reaching the planet P'radikus. Players encounter various weapons and must refuel by orbiting planets during their journey.
Using the typical thrust movement from the Asteroids games, you roam space with your starship to return the peace by force. Starting as a rookie, many enemy ships need to be destroyed to earn credits that can be exchanged for fuel, armor, weapons, shields and warp drives. The commander instructs you with specific missions, such as destroying outposts or freeing alien groups. However, your ultimate goal is to find the Toson Drive, the only device powerful enough to reach P'radikus. To spice things up, there are many weapons such as shock waves, mines, missiles, cloaking devices and atomic cannons. As your fuel constantly depletes, you often need to orbit new planets to refuel and stock weapons.