Once again, the player is cast as a young man who, along with a female friend, is washed up on the beach of an apparently deserted island in this survival adventure. Working together, the pair must search for a way off the island, but also survive the many dangers that lay ahead. In addition to the physical elements the pair faces, The sequel uses the touchscreen capabilities of the Nintendo DS more intensively, allowing you to build and examine objects with the stylus. Other new elements include the ability to fight wild animals when threatened, using whatever weapons the pair have accrued. Similarly, the island's tropical location leaves the heroes exposed to hurricanes and earthquakes, adding an unpredictable element to a game that constantly surprises and delights the player.