Inspired by 2011's computer-animated film, Happy Feet Two features cooperative dance showdowns as well as belly-sliding races across the ice and snow. Penguin nation is facing the threat of extinction, so its members must band together to ensure their species' survival. Part of the game involves recruiting other penguins into the fold, which means winning them over with the power of rhythmic dance.
Players can then use each new penguin's distinctive abilities to solve puzzles, stun enemies, and progress through the Antarctic environment. Los Angeles-based band Ozomatli performs all of the music in the game, which features an eclectic mix of hip-hop, samba, meringue, salsa, funk, and other influences. Both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions are designed for stereoscopic 3D television sets, although the 3D effects are optional and can be disabled at any time.