Much of the action is over the top, with huge explosions, massive amounts of enemies and the ability for Agent to juggle cars and cause much chaos. He can also drive many vehicles and helicopters. In the original game there was a set of three cars that were modified with each level-up. This has been replaced by offering a new vehicle for every new level reached. Most of the game is set in the streets of Pacific City where the player can freely explore, move to the rooftops or go underground to raid the lairs where the mutant freaks are hiding during the day. Underground, sunlight becomes the most important weapon. Once the absorption units guarded by the Cell have been recovered, sunlight can be collected to power beacons that deflect light into the lairs, tearing through the mutants that only survive in darkness.
In multiplayer, the co-op mode has been expanded to four players. There are also several deathmatch modes - in closed down areas of the city for up to sixteen players, and a Rocket Tag mode where a clan chases down a single player armed only with grenades.