Ikari Warriors II: Victory Road is an action-packed, top-down shooter video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The game is categorized in the action-adventure and shoot-'em-up genres. In this sequel to the original Ikari Warriors, players take control of either Paul or Vince, two battle-tested warriors who need to defeat an alien menace that has taken over earth. Players must navigate through various levels filled with hazardous environments, deadly enemies, and ruthless bosses. They can also upgrade their warriors' weapons with power-ups scattered throughout the levels.