![]() ![]() GamesMaster said it was "An excellent sword-fighting game that at times has trouble remembering its brilliant roots." Game Informer said, "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." Destructoid said, "It has expanded on the wonderful mechanics of the original and has one of the best soundtracks in recent memory. The game received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic. The art style allowed spectators to have more things to look at when they were watching the gameplay. Another reason for the change is that Essen considered Nidhogg 2 a "spectator game". Unlike the original game, which features a minimalistic art style, the game's creator Mark Essen and artist Toby Dixon decided to use a more detailed graphical style with a higher resolution so as to reflect the game's increased depth. A Nintendo Switch version was released on November 22, 2018. It was released on August 15, 2017, on macOS, PlayStation 4, and Microsoft Windows platforms. The title was announced in September 2016 and demonstrated at the 2016 TwitchCon and 2017 Electronic Entertainment Expo Indie Megabooth. Weapons, such as daggers, throwing knives and bows, as well as a character creator, are introduced. They can deflect their opponents' attacks. Players have a variety of moves, including sliding and leaping. The player has to reach the end of their opponent's side first to win. Nidhogg 2 is a fighting game in which two players duel against each other. The game received generally positive reviews from critics upon release. An Xbox One version was released in July 2018 and the Nintendo Switch version was released in November 2018. It was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS and PlayStation 4 in 2017. Whether you play solo or with friends, this is a really fun title that is incredibly hard to put down.Nidhogg 2 is a fighting game and sequel to Nidhogg by indie developer Messhof. I absolutely love the concept of the game, and I think the way it’s executed is absolutely brilliant. I got hooked on this game right away, and I’m proud to admit I lost plenty of sleep the first night I started playing. Surprisingly (and thankfully!) that was not the case. Seeing a multiplayer option and not being able to make use of it, I thought my enjoyment of Nidhogg II would be fairly short-lived. When I started playing this game, I really didn’t know what to expect. Rinse and repeat for all the screens and you’ll find yourself getting gobbled down, just like the earliest picture in this review. Once you kill them, you’ll have a small window of opportunity before they respawn to scramble forward, pushing towards the end of the current level as much as possible. You can shoot, slash, or stomp them into oblivion, and you can even hurl your sword at them if you so choose. ![]() To take control of the camera and make it follow you, you’ll need to kill your foe. Each character has a direction they need to head in, hitting the extreme of the map in that direction to reach the end and “win” (remember…giant wurm… gobble gobble). You’ll start off on a screen that is part of a bigger level, extending past both edges of the screen, and there are seven of these levels in total that make up each map. Nidhogg II plays out like a hack-and-slash version of tug-of-war. Now, it’s time to drop into the game and this is where things start to get really wild. Of course, Nidhogg II comes with the almighty randomizer as well, so slap the Y button and see what you’re given. Then, you’ll get to swap out the characters head, torso, legs, and even an accessory like a hat or some bling. ![]() First, you can choose from one of seven different colors. Although it is my impression that all three modes are the same with the exception of things I mentioned above, playing against a computer, someone next to you, or someone online.Īfter you’ve selected which mode you’ll be playing, the game gives you a bit of freedom in customizing your character. At the time I played this, I didn’t have Nintendo’s online service, so for the sake of this review I’ll be reflecting entirely on Arcade mode. Things start off with you selecting which mode you would like to play in : Arcade, Local, or Online. And what does the victor of this tug-of-war earn? Why, you get to be devoured by the titular monster, the Nidhogg! You’ll find yourself in any of the games almost dozen levels, battling it out head-to-head against either an AI controlled computer, a friend on your couch, or a complete stranger online. It’s a head-to-head battle that’s part platformer, part combat, part tug-of-war, and all insanity. Nidhogg 2 for the Nintendo Switch brings a very unique mixture of elements, and smashes them into one single game. ![]()
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