Nidhogg 2

76%
Game Brain Score Based on 10 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • replayability
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It's like, how much more Nidhogg could this be? And the answer is none. None more Nidhogg.
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Nidhogg 2 is a fast-paced, competitive sword fighting game with colorful, hand-drawn visuals. Matches take place in procedurally generated levels, where players duel to reach and defeat their opponent's end of the map. With various weapons, moves, and a dynamic soundtrack, Nidhogg 2 provides a frenzied, thrilling experience, both locally and online.

  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

76%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
replayability3 negative mentions
  • Intuitive and easy controls make it accessible for new players, providing exhilarating and hilarious moments.
  • The game features a unique art style and soundtrack that, while bizarre, is compelling and enhances the overall experience.
  • Combat remains solid with additional weapons and varied arenas, offering a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience.
  • The new weapons can feel unbalanced and detract from the original game's simplicity, while the updated art style can obscure the action.
  • Limited single-player content and repetitious combat hinder replay value and depth.
  • Some players may not appreciate the new aesthetic, which lacks the charm of the original.
  • graphics6 mentions

    Nidhogg 2 features a unique and vibrant art style that some players find compelling, though it may not appeal to everyone and can occasionally obscure the action. The game introduces varied arenas and additional weapons that enhance combat variety, but some users feel these changes disrupt the original's simplicity and balance. Overall, while the graphics and aesthetic contribute to an engaging multiplayer experience, they may detract from clarity during intense matches.

    • “The combat, crazy pace of matches, and sheer aesthetic make for great fights, either alone or with friends.”
    • “Awesome art style and soundtrack that's both bizarre and compelling, which extends to the crazy character creator. Good amount of customization in local and tournament play. New arenas are varied with their own unique hooks, and the additional weapons instill some variety. Combat is as solid as ever.”
    • “Same brutal tug-of-war combat that can be enjoyed both locally and online; additional weapons add variety, and new visuals and music are great.”
    • “Nidhogg 2 may not be as beautifully simple as its predecessor, and the art style and new weapons are an acquired taste.”
    • “The updated art style makes it harder to immediately see the action.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is described as bizarre yet compelling, complementing the unique art style and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the new visuals and soundtrack, noting that they contribute to a more immersive and varied gameplay environment. Overall, the music is seen as a significant improvement, adding depth to the game's already solid combat mechanics.

    • “Awesome art style and soundtrack that's both bizarre and compelling, which extends to the crazy character creator.”
    • “New visuals and music are great.”
    • “Nidhogg 2 feels like a fuller version of its fundamentals with expanded art and music.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Reviewers note that replayability is limited by repetitive and exhausting combat mechanics, a lack of substantial single-player content, and a visual style that may not appeal to all players.

    • “Replay value is hindered due to the repetitious and exhausting combat.”
    • “There is still limited single-player content, which affects replayability.”
    • “Not everyone will appreciate the new look, impacting the desire to replay.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its ability to create hilarious moments, especially when things go awry, making it an exhilarating experience. Its intuitive controls also make it accessible for new players, enhancing its appeal as an excellent party game.

    • “Exhilarating when it goes right, and hilarious when it goes wrong.”
    • “Intuitive, easy controls make it perfect for new players to pick up and play.”
    • “An excellent party game.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay features introduce added depth that enhances the experience, though some users feel that these additions can lead to longer match durations.

    • “Some of the gameplay additions make matches unnecessarily longer, but the depth they add is rewarding.”
    • “Some of the gameplay additions make matches unnecessarily longer, which can be frustrating.”
    • “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the gameplay.”
    • “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frequent crashes.”
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