Set in a surreal and intentionally absurd world, the protagonist Wayne must stop the resurrection of the tyrant king Gibby by his minions.

Battles take place in a turn-based RPG format, similarly to its predecessor, but gameplay in the overworld is expanded upon, prominently featuring platforming elements.

The game was acclaimed for its unique claymation visuals and psychedelic funk score composed by Lindroth and Chuck Salamone.

[4] Hylics 2 uses a psychedelic claymation visual style, a relatively rare animation technique in games.

[9] The game's psychedelic funk score was made by Mason Lindroth and Chuck Salamone.

[4] In 2021, PC Gamer named Hylics 2 as having one of their favorite title screens in gaming.