In Shock Wave: Operation Jumpgate, players engage in intense combat scenarios using a variety of weapons and vehicles, navigating through both ground and aerial environments. The game features a mix of strategic planning and fast-paced action, allowing players to approach missions in multiple ways.

The storyline of Shock Wave: Operation Jumpgate revolves around a futuristic conflict where players take on the role of a skilled pilot tasked with thwarting an alien invasion. As they progress, players uncover deeper conspiracies and face increasingly challenging foes.

Shock Wave: Operation Jumpgate stands out with its innovative use of 3D graphics for the time, providing an immersive experience, along with its engaging multiplayer mode that allows for cooperative and competitive play.