Nidhogg 2

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 24 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Oct 15, 2017
    70
    Wicked local multiplayer appeal. [Nov 2017, p.81]
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  2. games(TM)
    Oct 6, 2017
    70
    Fast, intense, but flawed. [Issue#192, p.82]
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Sep 14, 2017
    70
    Played as intended, however, in local multiplayer, Nidhogg 2 sings. [Issue#311, p.114]
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  5. PlayStation Country
    Aug 19, 2017
    70
    Nidhogg 2 does just enough to improve on the original. The new weapons and visuals keep things fresh and the action is gloriously chaotic but outside of a room full of people, the game lacks lasting appeal.
  6. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 16, 2017
    70
    The online play currently ranges from bad to broken, and that’s a huge hit for a game that’s built around playing with friends. The single-player arcade mode isn’t enjoyable to play, and feels thrown in order to fulfill a checklist. It’s simply lacking in areas that’d make it a more appealing party game than the original. There are still flashes of brilliance that remind me why I loved Nidhogg, but the sequel never clicked for me in the same way.
  7. 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.
  8. New Game Network
    Sep 5, 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 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.
  9. Everyeye.it
    Aug 21, 2017
    68
    If you leave the nostalgia for the sharp pixels of the old Nidhogg, you can appreciate the depth and variety of the new backdrops, and let yourself be persuaded to handle the new weapons.
  10. Video Chums
    Aug 14, 2017
    68
    Nidhogg 2 is definitely a step up from the original game but it's just not enough of one to make it feel like a sequel. Instead, it merely comes across as a reskinned game with a few extra weapons.
  11. Digitally Downloaded
    Aug 24, 2017
    60
    Whereas the original Nidhogg was a wickedly fast and immediately loveable party game, Nidhogg 2 pushes the boundaries and arrives with mixed results. Its design choices inject some more strategy to the run-and-stab gameplay, but the increased complexity and love-it-or-hate-it art style makes it a harder game to recommend for casual players.
  12. Twinfinite
    Aug 22, 2017
    60
    Ultimately, Nidhogg 2 is a unique game that is filled with charming quirks and strategic challenges. It’s only real mistake is not trusting in its original formula and undercutting its own successes with added fluff that just wasn’t necessary.
  13. Shacknews
    Aug 18, 2017
    60
    Nidhogg II is a case where bigger isn't always better. It's like trying to improve on a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Sure, it's possible to add things to it, but the PB&J isn't something that really needs improving. That's how I felt coming away from Nidhogg II. It's a good attempt at improving on the original, but the end result didn't leave me feeling the same magic that I did when playing the first game. But with that aside, for those looking for chaotic dueling action, it's hard to argue with either Nidhogg game.

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 22 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 22
  3. Negative: 7 out of 22
  1. tobivv
    Nov 26, 2019
    6
    Decent party game, but good only for 20 minutes. The time limit always leads to a draw, so playing with more than 2 people in tournamentsDecent party game, but good only for 20 minutes. The time limit always leads to a draw, so playing with more than 2 people in tournaments doesn't really work.… Full Review »
  2. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    7
    This is probably going to be one of my favorite indie games of the year. It’s to hard to classify this game because its kind of a fighting butThis is probably going to be one of my favorite indie games of the year. It’s to hard to classify this game because its kind of a fighting but not in any of the traditional sense of what a fighting game is. Its one vs one and each level has 7 rooms total. So you start in the middle so room 4 and depending on where you start you want to get to either room 1 or room 7. If you start on the left side, your goal is move to the right and get to room 7. If you start on the right, you’re moving to the left and you’re trying to get to room 1. Its kind of hard to explain but it’s easy once you get playing.

    So at the start of the match, you’ll each start with a sword. The two fight and whoever wins they get to move forward. So if its the person on the left, they start running to the right and you want to keep running until your opponent respawns. Then you go into another battle where the two of you will fight again. Let’s say Left wins again so they’ll keep running to the right. This continues until one person reaches the end of the level.

    So far from what I’ve described, the core gameplay is the exact same as the original. The 2 big changes are 1 the art style. As you can tell from the pictures above, rather than just being stick figures. The game does have some artistic design. Initially, people were really complaining about the design but I really liked it. The art design really fits the gameplay.

    The other big change is the weapons. In the original, there was one weapon and that was a sword. In Nidhogg 2, there are 2 different swords, a dagger and a bow and arrow. What this has done is, it’s created a meta game within the game. Weapons counter other weapons and one of the biggest changes is, in the original dive kicking was really strong and OP. In this game, one of the swords is a great counter to dive kicking so it’s not as good anymore.

    Why I like this game is, it’s a fun “party” game. I hate using that word because I feel like it has some negative connotation to it but trust me when I tell you. This is a fun game.    … Full Review »
  3. BITESCREEN
    Oct 4, 2017
    7
    Die Indiefortsetzung Nidhogg 2 ersetzt die stylische Atari-Ästhetik des Vorgängers durch eine spleenige Ugly-Early-VGA-Optik. Die ist sicherDie Indiefortsetzung Nidhogg 2 ersetzt die stylische Atari-Ästhetik des Vorgängers durch eine spleenige Ugly-Early-VGA-Optik. Die ist sicher nicht jedermanns Sache – was aber nichts am immer noch gelungen durchgeknallten Spielprinzip ändert. Messhof Games verbinden Fechtspiel und Brawler zu einer absonderlichen Local-und-Online-Koop-Erfahrung: Wahlweise in Highspeed oder mit ruhiger Taktik setzt man seine Stiche hoch oder tief an, kickt dem Kontrahenten die Waffe aus der Hand und hechtet Richtung Levelende – wo einen der titelgebende Riesenwurm zur Belohnung Happs nimmt. Das hohe Spieltempo und die präzise-chaotischen Kämpfe erinnern dabei mehr als nur einmal an den 4-Spieler-Hit Towerfall, während die bunten Umgebungen aber deutlich abwechslungsreicher kommen: Zu einem meditativen bis nervigen Elektro-Soundtrack geht es durch gammelige Schlachthäuser, drückenden Dschungel oder fiebrige Tanzclubs. Außerdem bekommt Nidhogg 2 durch neue Waffen wie den Bogen einen guten Wumms mehr Tiefe.… Full Review »
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