Crimson Sea 2 is a hack-and-slash, third-person shooter game developed by Koei for the Sony PlayStation 2 console. The game is a futuristic, intergalactic sequel to the original Crimson Sea and still controls the human-alien hybrid character, Sho. Armed with both melee and ranged weapons, players battle a variety of alien adversaries while exploring an expansive universe. The game also features strategic gameplay elements, with players managing a team of characters and upgrading weapons and abilities. Additional features include enhanced graphics, intense boss battles, and multiplayer modes.