In Pocky & Rocky 2 player one always controls Pocky, a Shinto priestess on a quest to rescue Princess Luna from demons. Her friend Rocky is a raccoon that can be controlled by a second player or by the computer. Player two can also choose to play as Bomber Bob, Little Ninja, Tengy, Scarecrow, Digger, or Ottobot. Every supporting character has a unique attack and they all have unlimited lives. Pocky can attack by throwing the other characters as well or even briefly mind control them to gain special abilities.