The Lawnmower Man is the game based on the 1992 movie of the same name, loosely based on a Stephen King short story. The game stars Pierce Brosnan as Dr. Lawrence Angelo, a scientist working for Virtual Space Industries in "Project 5", a secret research that attempts to increase the intelligence of primates using psychotropic drugs and VR training.
The player takes control of either Dr. Angelo or Carla Parkette, who notices Jobe Smith, a simpleton who makes his living by mowing grass, while on vacation. The first experiments quickly increase Jobe's intelligence, but after an accident, the treatment is stopped. However, The Shop reinserts the drugs responsible for violent behaviour into the program and speeds up the treatment, causing Jobe to develop telekinetic powers.
The gameplay involves platformers where the player can collect better weapons or data discs, which allow them to morph into the Virtual Suit, giving protection against a first hit. The game features four different levels in the VR world, each with its own approach: dodging obstacles, shooting, and fast travel.