Super Turrican 2 is back, and once again the USS Freedom Forces have to prevent the evil Machine from harming innocent civilizations. This requires the player to jump and shoot his way through large levels filled with lots of enemies. To get rid of all the enemies, several different weapons can be used, most of which are already familiar to players from previous installments of the series: a Laser, a Spread-shot, and a (improved) Rebound. There is also the option to go into "wheel-mode" for a limited time to become invincible, lay mines and shoot rockets. The Flamethrower is new to the series as well as the Rope, which can be used to climb walls, cling to platforms or pick up out-of-reach items.
The gameplay in Super Turrican 2 features fast-paced action and challenging level design. Players must navigate through linear levels, avoiding enemies and obstacles while collecting power-ups and upgrades. The addition of homing missiles as secondary weapons adds a new layer of strategy to the game, allowing players to take down enemies from a distance. With its mix of platforming and shooting gameplay, Super Turrican 2 offers a thrilling experience for fans of action-adventure games.