![]() We bought this game in a group to play together but at the end everyone was just pissed. Instead, it merely comes across as a reskinned game with a few extra weapons.I really dislike giving a thumb down for games, but this game is one you should not buy except you want a frustrating experience. 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. ![]() I don't think that arrow is going to make it very far. Don't get me wrong, it's a lot of fun but it gets old fairly quickly so you probably won't play more than a handful of matches at a time. As a result, the replay value isn't very long-lasting. However, even with these variations, the core gameplay is still very repetitive and the battles themselves can be grueling as they may last over 15 minutes if you and your opponent are evenly matched. There are a few options that allow you to toggle the weapons, set a time limit, and choose from a variety of "cheats" that help mix up the gameplay. A nifty inclusion is that you can design your character by selecting their colour, torso, legs, hair, and an accessory but it's pretty rudimentary stuff. Online, you can either compete against strangers or friends. Locally, you can either battle a friend or multiple friends via an elimination tournament. As of writing this, I'm #3 on there! Anyway, there are also local and online multiplayer options. The only single player mode (arcade) has you fight a succession of opponents then your total time is posted to an online leaderboard. The music is fantastic and it blends perfectly with the off-the-wall visuals to craft a truly odd world.Īlthough it's a step up from the original, Nidhogg 2 unfortunately doesn't include much content. All of this being said, the fact that there are now ten environments to fight within is a big improvement and there's no denying just how awesome the brand new trippy soundtrack is. However, I understand that not everyone will find this visual style appealing, especially those who fell in love with the simplistic Atari 2600 style graphics of the first one. I found them to be ridiculous (in a good way) and they made the gameplay feel a lot more enjoyable. Nidhogg 2's visuals are a lot more cartoonish than the stylized minimalism of the original game. Is there anything more satisfying than turning your opponent into a rotisserie? It's great stuff that makes Nidhogg 2 feel like a significant step up from the first game. For example, if my foe had a bow and shot an arrow from far away, I would position myself to reflect it back at them. ![]() I found myself constantly thinking up new strategies on the fly depending on both my opponent's and my own current weapon. Considering I played the original game a lot, I was impressed by the amount of variety that these weapons add to the gameplay. ![]() Besides the standard rapier that was the only weapon in the original game, you can also hack and slash with a broadsword, stab with a dagger, and shoot arrows with a bow. So, what's different in Nidhogg 2? Simply put, it looks and sounds completely new and there are a few additional weapons to master. Once you get the green light to advance to your goal and you avoid all of your opponent's attempts at ending your life along the way then finally get eaten by the glorious Nidhogg itself, it makes all of your hard work and training pay off. Disarming your opponent with a perfectly-timed kick, picking up their weapon, then stabbing them only to watch the colourful gore explode onscreen is so much fun. You'll also discover that you can jump-kick, slide, throw your weapon, and change stances which can all give you the upper-hand in battle. You basically press the attack button to use your currently equipped weapon or punch, kick, and stomp if you don't happen to be armed. The combat itself is intuitive, brutal, and a heck of a lot of fun. If you're unfamiliar with Nidhogg, you and an opponent fight to the death in order to be granted the opportunity to advance closer to your goal. ![]() has been obsessively gaming since the late '80s and is just as passionate about video games in 2023. The question is does Nidhogg 2 offer enough new content to warrant being a sequel? Nidhogg II is also available for Xbox One and Nintendo SwitchĬrazy tug-of-war battles are back in this sequel to one of the most interesting multiplayer combat games ever created. Maciejewski playing a PS4 on August 14, 2017 ![]()
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