In addition to ammo, players will usually come across certain items and power-ups to aid the player. These ammo types can result in different weapon behaviors such as a flamethrower, freeze ray, and explosives.

However, the player can encounter additional ammunition that can provide greater fire-power and range but with limiting ammo. Each Character is equipped with a gun that can fire an inexhaustible supply of projectiles in a straight manner. For an example, Jazz can launch himself vertically higher than others, Spaz can double jump, and Lori can dash through enemies. Each character has certain traits that are exclusive to them. The player is given a selection of characters to choose from, namely, Jazz, Spaz, and eventually (in the subsequent expansions) Lori. The goal is to reach the level's exit, usually indicated by an exit sign, whilst overcoming obstacles and hazards through the use of running and jumping as well as removing enemies and obstructions through the use of shooting and stomping. The player must venture through a series of levels populated with enemies and environmental hazards that may hinder the player's progress. Just like its predecessor, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a 2D side-scroller that incorporates elements of shooting and platforming.

On November 30, 2017, it was re-released on GOG.com along with the first game. Like the first game, Jazz Jackrabbit, Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a side-scrolling platform game but features additional multiplayer options, including the ability to play over a LAN or the Internet. It was released for Windows, and later for Macintosh. Jazz Jackrabbit 2 is a 1998 platform game produced by Epic MegaGames.

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