Gateways is a captivating 2D platform game that immerses players in the chaotic lab of an inventor named Ed. Following an outbreak of his unconventional experiments, players must help Ed navigate through a series of challenging puzzles and obstacles. The game features traditional platforming elements like jumping on enemies, avoiding spikes, and maneuvering through moving platforms, but it uniquely incorporates gateway guns that allow players to create portals on various surfaces. As players progress, they unlock different types of gateway guns, each introducing new mechanics that enhance gameplay.

Throughout Gateways, players will encounter an expansive map filled with secrets and power-ups. As Ed acquires new abilities, such as a torch to illuminate dark areas and a mirror to deflect lasers, the gameplay experience becomes increasingly dynamic. The introduction of time-traveling mechanics and gravity manipulation through the gateway guns offers a fresh twist on the platforming genre, making Gateways a compelling and engaging title for fans of action games.