Nidhogg 2

Overview

While the new art style is divisive, it brings with it improved combat and animations, making Nidhogg 2 great for multiplayer madness if you can gather together some friends in-person or online. However, as a single-player experience the Arcade mode quickly loses its appeal. Still, if you’re looking for your next pick-up-and-play party game, Nidhogg 2 can be a hoot.

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TechSpot Metascore

Based on 23 expert reviews

Excellent:

6
Good:

11
Average:

6
Bad:

0

8.0

User Score

Based on 578 reviews
as rated by users

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Last revision on July 7, 2021

Reviewers Liked

Intuitive, easy controls make it perfect for new players to pick up and play
Fun multiplayer combat

Reviewers Didn't Like

New weapons are unbalanced and detract from the original game's simplicity
Divisive new art style

Expert reviews and ratings

By Gaming Illustrated on January 04, 2019 90

Nidhogg 2 is all about intense action. The combat is fast-paced and never lets up. Mistakes can be punishing, but you will have a lot of opportunities to turn your fortunes around with a well-timed strike.If you want a game that will let you feel a...

By nintendoworldreport.com on November 29, 2018 85

The first Nidhogg was a game that demanded my attention. The moment I saw the eye-catching simplistic yet messy graphics, my interest was piqued. The elegance of the easy-to-pick-up controls blended with the fungibility of the one-on-one fencing...

By GameSpot on November 26, 2018 70

Editor's note: We've now tested Nidhogg 2's Nintendo Switch port, and we're pleased to report it runs as smoothly as it does on other platforms. Plus, local multiplayer with a single Joy-Con each is, well, a joy. Unfortunately, a lack of online players...

By Game Chronicles Magazine on July 25, 2018 80

Amazing fun with a bit of chaos and intense...

By New Game Network on September 02, 2017 69

Nidhogg 2 is a solid multi-player title that is bogged down by a handful of issues. The online play is currently a mess, the single player is lackluster at best and the new weapons do more harm than good. It's a testament to how rock solid the gameplay...

By PC Gamer on August 21, 2017 87

It's like, how much more Nidhogg could this be? And the answer is none. None more...

By gamingcentral.in on August 18, 2017 100

If you've somehow ended up on this page, then you too are seeking the answer to one critical question – Is Nidhogg 2 the greatest video game ever made?The answer is a firm yes. Yes it is.It begins to show from the moment you start the game and the...

By Gaming Nexus on August 17, 2017 80

I never played the original Nidhogg. That's kind of puzzling considering the characters look like they came straight from a Colecovision game and I'm usually into games that look like the classics. Nidhogg is a fencing game where you go through each...

By EuroGamer on August 15, 2017 80

Nidhogg 2 isn't a drastic evolution from its predecessor, but it is a better game. It's deeper and more diverse with its stage setting and armaments. This sequel was never going to feel as fresh as its predecessor, but it's a smart enough variation on a theme that I can't see myself going back to the original Nidhogg much after this.

By GameSpot on August 15, 2017 70

Despite its problems, Nidhogg 2 is spectacular, engrossing, funny, tragic, and dramatic in equal measure, and it will no doubt become another party game staple. Nidhogg 2 sacrifices simplicity for more options, and it doesn't prove to be a good trade. But when the underlying action is this good, I'll put up with the odd unwelcome dagger.

By GameInformer on August 15, 2017 80

Though it doesn’t add much for players looking to play around with its improvements solo, Nidhogg 2 adds layers of depth to a simple formula without breaking what made it so appealing in the first place. The new weapons and maneuvers blend seamlessly into fights, making them more dynamic and tense. Its single-player offerings may be paper-thin, but for anyone looking to test themselves against their friends, Nidhogg 2 is hard to beat.

By in.ign.com on August 15, 2017 80

The amount of action that can transpire within a couple of seconds in Nidhogg 2 makes for two-player combat that's both intense and hilarious to play or watch with friends. Nidhogg 2's visual style might not be for everyone, but its sharp, minimalist...

By ztgd.com on August 15, 2017 75

I'd heard a lot about Nidhogg, from the simplistic graphics to the simple yet intense gameplay. I sadly never played it before Nidhogg 2. So coming into this latest iteration, I had no idea exactly what to expect. I could see the visuals had changed...

By ign.com on August 14, 2017 80

The sequel to the popular fighting game features different levels, local and online multiplayer, and a tournament...

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