Dino Crisis 2 is a third-person action-adventure game and sequel to Dino Crisis. In a change from the survival horror theme of the first game Dino Crisis 2 is more shoot 'em up oriented. The character always runs thus removing the need for the run button from the first game a second gun can be carried and more weapons were added to the game. Besides changes to the gameplay the game also introduces new species of dinosaurs and lizards.