An evade button allows characters to step backward or forward into the 3D environments. Similar to its contemporary Dead or Alive, in lieu of ring-outs Mace: The Dark Age has arenas which are surrounded by dangerous terrain, causing damage to any character who goes out of bounds. As in Mortal Kombat, when a character wins both rounds, they can perform an execution move on the enemy.
Mace: The Dark Age's graphics were praised by many critics.
