Nidhogg 2 Reviews

Nidhogg 2 is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
9.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

All that being said, it's easy to suggest Nidhogg 2 on its own merits. It has expanded on the wonderful mechanics of the original and has one of the best soundtracks in recent memory. There isn't much content here for the solo player, but if you've got friends coming over for some friendly competition, the night would not be complete without Nidhogg 2.

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9.5 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2017

Messhof has crafted a sequel that manages to surpass their 2014 masterpiece. Offering more weapons and gameplay options, a fully featured singleplayer campaign, a new art style and an incredible soundtrack, Nidhogg 2 proves that sometimes, more is better.

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Aug 14, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a unique and incredibly intricate game that succeeds in sucking you into its addictive nature, whether you are a newcomer to the series or a veteran looking for a fresh challenge.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

Nidhogg 2 captures everything that was great about the first game, and ratchets the cool and fun factors up to eleven.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 14, 2017

Outrageous artwork aside, Nidhogg 2 is cut from the same cloth as Nidhogg. It attempts to enhance gameplay by offering more weapons and this was a successful move.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 22, 2017

Given that this game shares such a strong base with its predecessor, it'd be easy to get whether or not this is a sequel or a rehash, but the point is that Nidhogg did what it did perfectly and enjoyably. It was a simple game and concept that was best unadorned and uncluttered with other mechanics, modes, etc. Nidhogg 2 is fully aware of that and instead of changing what already works. It adds more in ways that don't detract from the core of the game, instead choosing to give it a healthy dose of identity, character and zany atmosphere that will stick with you much longer than bland colored square men in basic environments. It plays beautifully and the quick kills and high tension matches make for a perfect two-player experience.

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Aug 14, 2017

New maps and enough weapon variety to warrant more depth makes Nidhogg 2 one of the best when it comes to local competitive games.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 14, 2017

Nidhogg 2 feels like a fuller version of its fundamentals with expanded art and music.

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8.8 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2017

Pure multiplayer carnage times 100

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87 / 100
Aug 21, 2017

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

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

If you loved the original, this is just as good, with a great new art style and some nice changes to combat.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 14, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a brutally bizarre tug of war with swords, an attractive grim spectacle of steel and blood that just so happens to be one of the most addictive experiences of the year. It's a bigger take on the magnificent original game, while avoiding feature bloat as it retains its simple charm with its ghastly and delightful new art direction.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 20, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a must-have for every gaming night with friends. One of the best local (and online) multiplayer experience on PS4.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2018

Overall, Nidhogg 2 is a successful follow-up to the dynamite original, instantly making this one of the must-have local multiplayer games on Switch. Not much is there for the solo player, though the online multiplayer is nice. The ideal setup is a slew of friends passing off controllers in the tournament mode, but even in less than ideal multiplayer scenarios, it's still a chaotic and wacky blast.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 15, 2017

Nidhogg 2 manages to improve over the feats of its predecessor by adding just the right amount of new ingredients to keep the experience intense and simple but, above all, fun. We're talking about competition on a very basic level but with a very polished and sophisticated execution. Simply put, Nidhogg is a game that you should try at least once.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2017

The gameplay of Nidhogg 2 is incredibly smooth and each button press flows into the next, removing the focus on the controller and allowing the player to soak in the numerous advances MESSHOF has made as they poured their time into making a new and refreshing version of their previous title.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 13, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is insane, but I say that in the best possible way. Simple controls with simple goals make Nidhogg 2 an easy one to recommend. There's a decent single-player challenge, though it's not all that long, and the multiplayer will keep you and your mates challenging each other to duels to the death for a long while to come.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2017

Nidhogg 2 offers plenty of new content for fans of the original, and while its new art style isn’t for everyone, the game manages to build on the original’s level design and make for much more challenging melees that test your reflexes and friendships.

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84%
Aug 13, 2017

Messhof have taken the unique thrill of the first Nidhogg and channelled it into an excellent sequel that develops the experience and makes it essential. Pick it up on Steam and get ready to ruin your many friendships

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83 / 100
Aug 16, 2017

Bottom line, while the art may have seen a drastic change the gameplay largely remains the same. The simplicity in controls allows for focus to remain on one's opponent. That simple style keeps things fun. The stages are constructed well enough that you never feel cheated by the environment, helping to zoom in even more on player vs. player combat.

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