Nidhogg 2 Reviews

Nidhogg 2 is ranked in the 71st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a unique little fighter that I think anyone will have a blast playing. Whether it be with friends or online, an insane amount of fun can be had. I would temper expectations if you are only looking to play Nidhogg 2 as a single-player experience though, due to the shoddy implementation of the AI.

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8 / 10
Aug 29, 2017

With a few caveats, Nidhogg 2 is the kind of sequel I had hoped developer Mark Essen and Messhoff Games would make. It’s an evolution of what made the original great that keeps most of its best elements, and doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel. It takes the series into more of a 16-bit style. It also mixes up the formula a little bit, with a host of lush new environments, new weapons, and silly-looking, customizable characters.

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80%
Aug 30, 2017

Nidhogg 2 seems simple at first, but it's deep and content rich enough to keep you interested. It also sports beautiful pixel-art graphical style. Don't forget to bring friends, though.

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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 30, 2017

If you put plenty of time into Nidhogg and you're pining for something to freshen it up, Nidhogg 2 should do the trick. If you're new to the series and on the look out for an excellent party game then I see no reason to look further than the budget-priced original. By making the original so fantastic, Messhof has fallen on its own sword in making a sequel.

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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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7.5 / 10.0
Aug 31, 2017

Messhof Games was able to expand upon a simple concept in Nidhogg 2 without ruining what made the first game great. The new weapons are a welcome addition to the franchise, and the variety of maps prevents the experience from growing dull too quickly. However, it would have been nice had the developers put more thought and care into making the online play better, because as it stands right now, it simply isn't worth the hassle.

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69 / 100
Sep 2, 2017

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 is, though, that the title is still worth checking out if you have friends willing to embrace its weirdness. For now, I'll stick with the original, though.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 4, 2017

Nidhogg 2 doesn't reinvent itself but rather just adds more to an already great multiplayer formula.

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6.9 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2017

More contents, similar limitations, a weird art style and laggy netcode for a sequel best played in local multiplayer.

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Top Critic
8 / 10
Sep 6, 2017

Mechanics was nicely updated by the developers, but unfortunately, they failed straighten out the network code. But even so, Nidhogg 2 is a very dynamic and exciting game with deep mechanics and incredibly emotional gameplay, which will be a real revelation for multiplayer action games' fans.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 6, 2017

The original Nidhogg was a huge surprise to me when it released. It turned out to be a game that I never even knew I wanted and I wound up sinking a ton of time into it. For better or for worse, after the success of the original title, Nidhogg 2 carries with it some expectations. The good news is, fans of the original will no doubt like what they find here, even if the sequel doesn't quite feel as fresh as the first game did.

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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 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a worthy follow-up to the original. The new additions give the game some depth while still keeping intact the spirit of the game. For those who appreciate the prior title's simplicity, it's still there if you're willing to tweak some options. In the end, the game is a perfect multiplayer title in short bursts, and it's a game that's worth keeping in your library for such an occasion.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2017

Everything is changed, but Nidhogg 2 is still fun and addictive

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7.8 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2017

Nidhogg 2 has sacrificed simplicity for the sake of variety. Some fans may find this change irritating, but it has made the gameplay deeper and more complex. However, the addition of new weapons has unbalanced the game and negatively impacted the combat system. Innovative graphics have injected the game with a new identity that is eye-catching every now and then. Moreover, the game features a spectacular retro soundtrack that adds a unique character to each level.

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8 / 10
Oct 4, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a game that you're either going to “get” or won't. There's a lot of deep to what at first might seem like a shallow release, but you need to give it some time before it wins you over. Playing with friends is a great way to speed up this process, so I'd suggest you do that after completing at least one full run of the single player campaign (which shouldn't take you more than 40-50 minutes). If you liked the first game then you're going to love the gameplay for this one, although you might not like the change in the game's visuals.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Oct 5, 2017

Nidhogg 2 is a lot of fun when you're playing with other people, and not very much fun when playing in the single player mode. Graphically, some people may not find the game looks quite as hideous as others, but to those who do, know that you are not alone. Nidhogg 2 is, in short, a fun multiplayer release with some unnecessary components, and some lagging issues that sadly do it no favours.

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75 / 100
Jul 9, 2018

Nidhogg 2 provides the same smart minimalist style dueling found in the original game providing both intense and hectic battles.

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Goomba Stomp
Maxwell N
7 / 10.0
Jul 24, 2018

Nidhogg 2 isn’t just a “sequel” but rather a better-realized successor that aims to capitalize on everything that its predecessor great, and then some.

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Nov 22, 2018

Nidhogg 2 maintains the bar of excellence it set for itself on other platforms, forming a dream team with the Switch.

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