The game is based on the animated television series of the same name, featuring the adventures of the chipmunk duo Chip and Dale and their friends Gadget, Monterey Jack, and Zipper, who form a team of crimefighters called the Rescue Rangers.
In the game, the player controls either Chip or Dale as they navigate through various levels filled with enemies and obstacles, using their abilities to jump, climb, and throw objects to defeat enemies and solve puzzles.