In the game, players control a party of one to four characters which they move through a 3D rendered grid-based world in first-person view.

[3] The game has additional difficulty modes that turn off the in-game map system and allow saving only in predefined locations for a single time.

The prisoners gradually explore the island and discover forests, rivers and swamps on the ground level, and ancient ruins and crypts below it.

Their progress is monitored by the elusive Island Master who alternates between providing hints for the prisoners and taunting them of upcoming challenges.

The reviews generally praised the game's challenge level and refreshing focus on a rare genre, while noting the improvement on its predecessor due to its expanded scope, better character development, and more freedom of progression.