RoboCop 2 is a mission-based platform game. Missions have various objectives, such as destroying Nuke drug canisters or killing all the enemies. If you didn't destroy/kill enough, you'll be transported to a training mission, which is a first-person perspective shoot 'em up. Should you also fail the training, you must go back to the beginning of the previous mission. Successfully completed missions or enough points scored by training allow you to proceed to the next stage. Unlike in the first RoboCop , there's no time limit, and you are able to jump.
The gameplay is straightforward - navigate through levels, complete objectives, and defeat enemies. The game requires strategy and quick thinking to succeed. You'll need to use your jumping ability to avoid obstacles and find hidden paths.