Nidhogg 2

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 12, 2017
    70
    Nidhogg 2 builds on its predecessor, sometimes too much. It complicates the mechanics while simultaneously going more casual. Still, if you dig the art direction, call up some friends - it's one fine party game.
  2. GameSpot
    Aug 14, 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.
  3. IGN Italia
    Sep 5, 2017
    69
    More content, similar limitations, a weird art style and laggy netcode for a sequel best player in local multiplayer.
  5. CGMagazine
    Aug 14, 2017
    65
    If you liked Nidhogg, Nidhogg 2 is more of the same—which is probably enough for most people. A few new weapons, a shallow character creator, cool stage backgrounds and online play are the biggest changes you’re paying for here. I just wish there were more substantial editions aside from those.
  6. GameSpew
    Aug 22, 2017
    50
    I was pretty disappointed with Nidhogg 2. After a few hours of playing I don’t see myself going back to it any time soon. The weapon changes and graphic changes were enough to turn me off. Although the game can be fun to play for a few minutes at a time, all of the extra additions were just a little too much. I’ll stick to playing the original, I think.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Aug 15, 2017
    An already sterling fighter gets a new coat of paint and a few new tricks. It's not revolutionary, but it's the best Nidhogg has ever been. [Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Aug 15, 2017
    If you’ve never Nidhogged before, this might be the best place to start since you’ll almost certainly be able to find a non-laggy game much more quickly, but it’s missing some of the original’s elegance, and not just in the visual department.

Awards & Rankings

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#79 Best PC Game of 2017
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#89 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 27
  3. Negative: 6 out of 27
  1. BananaLuiz
    Aug 17, 2017
    7
    The game is extremely funny and fun, playing with friends is pure fun, but the game needs more content, it can become repetitive if itThe game is extremely funny and fun, playing with friends is pure fun, but the game needs more content, it can become repetitive if it continues the way it is, but it can improve… Full Review »
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    Jul 23, 2023
    9
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  3. NightGeisha
    May 25, 2019
    6
    I get the opportunity to test Nidhogg 2 in a free weekend and I must confess that I liked it quite a lot.

    The game is simple, get to the    I get the opportunity to test Nidhogg 2 in a free weekend and I must confess that I liked it quite a lot.

    The game is simple, get to the other side of the map by defeat the enemies that you find in your way.

    The mechanics are simple, easy to learn and master. Just move around, jump and attack but I must suggest if you are using a keyboard assign your own keys right from the start, since the original key configuration used was a bit strange.
    Visually the game is pretty OK. The graphics style is quite nice and the color pallet is awesome. You will see what I am talking about and how everything going to be painted when you slay your enemy for the first time.

    Overall a very nice game for a casual game season... I fully recommend it.    … Full Review »
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