The Incredible Hulk is a side-scrolling platformer in which the player controls the Hulk as he traverses through 30 levels spanning Alaska, Brazil, and the United States.[1][2][3] The narrative, abridged from that of the console version, follows Bruce Banner as he travels the world for a cure to the condition that transforms him into the Hulk while fending off adversaries who seek to destroy him or misuse his power.[1] The Hulk is capable of using melee attacks and thrown objects to dispatch enemy characters and demolish fully destructive environments, and can also jump upon enemies as well as leap to great heights with the use of a shoulder button. Destroying environmental elements increases a "Gamma Gauge" that allows the Hulk to enter a "Gamma Boost" state when it is filled. In this state, the Hulk emits a circular field that kills and destroys anything in its radius. Gamma Boost can be maintained by continuing to engage in environmental destruction, but will deactivate if the Hulk takes a single hit.[3][4][5] Flagpoles and floating satellites can be used to slingshot the Hulk across great distances and break through stronger buildings.[5][6] The Hulk has seven health points that are depleted by enemy attacks, but can be replenished by collecting first aid kits.[2] The Nintendo DS's touchscreen is dedicated to a radar-like map of the current level, allowing the player to view upcoming hazards and secrets.[7] Hidden within the levels are twenty cosmetic skins based on the Hulk's differing personas in the comic series, such as "Gray Hulk" and "Smart Hulk".[3][4] The game includes a multiplayer mode accessible via local wireless play; in this mode, players compete to inflict as much damage as possible upon the environment and against enemies.[2]