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. Vgames
    Sep 3, 2017
    86
    Though the simple gameplay needs some polish, the fast-paced battles and the combination of graphics and music can hold as a very successful party game.
  2. PSX Extreme
    Sep 13, 2017
    85
    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.
  3. Games Master UK
    Sep 7, 2017
    80
    An excellent sword-fighting game that at times has trouble remembering its brilliant roots. [Oct 2017, p.78]
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  5. Game Informer
    Sep 6, 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.
  6. The Sydney Morning Herald
    Sep 4, 2017
    80
    With all the same frantic scrambling and triumphant comebacks of the 2014 game — plus more variety then ever before thanks to customisable avatars and a bevy of options to tinker with everything from weapon lineup to gravity — Nidhogg 2 is a must for any games night or multiplayer marathon.
  7. DualShockers
    Aug 28, 2017
    80
    Nidhogg 2 is an exemplary symbol of how to create a gratifying multiplayer game.
  8. Atomix
    Aug 21, 2017
    80
    A pretty good sequel for one of the most fun indie games out there. Fantastic 1 v 1 action.
  9. Push Square
    Aug 19, 2017
    80
    Nidhogg 2 doesn’t change the core gameplay of its precursor in any Earth shattering ways, but it does introduce enough tweaks and refinements to make it well worth a second trip to the cosmic worm’s hideous belly. While the single player component isn’t especially interesting and the visuals might not be to everyone’s taste, as a couch multiplayer experience its immediacy and depth is utterly infectious.
  10. Digital Chumps
    Aug 18, 2017
    80
    Nidhogg 2 is the madhouse on top of Nidhogg's foundation. Formidable swords and a low-fi aesthetic are swapped for a gleeful array of sharp objects and a ridiculous style that embraces the 90's grossest toys. Nidhogg's singular focus isn't lost or diluted, it's amplified with a jubilant response to skill and spontaneity.
  11. PlayStation Universe
    Aug 17, 2017
    80
    Essentially an update of its predecessor with a new art style and some carefully considered additional nuances, Nidhogg 2 nonetheless remains an obvious choice for friendship-destroying, local competitive party play on PS4.
  12. IGN Spain
    Aug 28, 2017
    75
    Nidhogg is as visceral & fun as you can imagine. One of the best multiplayer games, but an awful proposal for single player.

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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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