Knight Rider 2 , the sequel to Knight Rider: The Game , takes place when Michael and KITT are targeted by a missile attack while driving back to their foundation. They barely survive and decide to investigate strange black marks in demolished villages.
The player controls KITT , who has three new weapons: a lock-on laser, a plasma gun, and missiles. The player also has turbo boost to jump over obstacles, micro jam to scan items and recharge, ski mode to drive on two wheels through narrow passages, super pursuit mode for faster speed, and a shield to block incoming attacks. When KITT is damaged or running low on energy, certain functions are disabled.
The different missions are linked by story sequences that explain the plot using the in-game engine. Many familiar characters from the TV series appear, such as Bonnie, Devon, Garth, and KARR. Missions focus on racing or exploration. In the first type, the player evades attacks while racing on a highway. In the latter, the player drives inside closed areas, maneuvering through passages and fighting robots.
There are also puzzle elements where the player has to locate terminals, shoot an object in the environment, or find enemies' weaknesses. When a stunt is performed, the action slows down and the camera switches to a spectacular angle.
In addition to the main story mode, individual missions can be replayed in mission mode. The player can also unlock TV scenes, view background information about the series, or do a quiz.