Laser Lords is a comedic adventure game that takes place in space. In the game, the player takes on the role of a human hitchhiker who is abducted from a desert road by a space ship. The plot unfolds to have the player save the universe. An evil and ancient being called Sarpedon is trying to obtain a certain crystal that will allow him to possess the entire universe. Needless to say, the player has to prevent this from happening.
The game combines adventure game elements with platform game elements. The player has 9 lives. When you run out of lives, the game is over, but you can save and load the game to prevent having to start the game over completely. You can collect and trade items to solve puzzles. When talking to NPCs, highlighted words in their dialogue can be remembered.
The game features fully voiced actors, often impersonating famous voices such as Arnold Schwarzenegger, John Wayne, and Gregory Peck. However, it's worth noting that the game is rated for players 12 and up due to its mature themes, including dark humor, sex, drugs, homosexuality, and gambling references.