While both games employ the use of pixel art, Nidhogg 2 deviates pretty wildly from the original’s simple graphics by opting for an eye-popping, Mega Drive-Esque colour palette, gruesome animations and a far greater level of detail that lends it considerately more character and polish than its predecessor.
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To be honest though, even when these fairly major issues get ironed out, the unbridled fun of playing against someone in the same room as you will remain the core reason to fire up Nidhogg 2.Īs you may have inferred from the title, Nidhogg 2 is the sequel to (you guessed it) Nidhogg and though it does build upon the gameplay of the original, the most noticeable upgrade is in the looks department. More often than not I experienced significant lag and even a bug that strobed the “searching for opponent” screen over the top of everything else, forcing me to reboot the game for fear of having some sort of seizure. Unfortunately, for the most part, the online experience is a bit of a mess. Given the brilliance of local head-to-head play, online multiplayer is a welcome addition and I managed to have a handful of games that went without a hitch. I can attest though, that even with only two players Nidhogg 2 is fantastic fun and when your opponent steams through multiple incarnations of your character in quick succession, you’ll be desperately hurling weapons and expletives at them and loving every minute. Unfortunately, I couldn’t host an 8 player tournament as my flat isn’t big enough for such grandiose affairs, but I bet if it was we’d still be laughing about the time we played “that weird flying worm fencing game”. Without question though, Nidhogg 2 shines brightest in local competitive play, which takes the form of head-to-head battles or a tournament for 3-8 players. Unfortunately, aside from bettering your playthrough time, there’s no real incentive to return to the single-player experience once you’ve cleared it. In the absence of a dedicated tutorial, however, Arcade mode does serve as a good introduction to the core mechanics of the game. Nidhogg 2 doesn’t have much on offer for the single-player, with a lone Arcade mode that most will roll credits on without breaking a sweat. I would liken Nidhogg 2 to a kind of tug-of-war on acid, but I’ve never tried either of those things. Tit-for-tat swordplay ensues as you take turns encroaching into each other’s technicoloured territory until one of you makes it all the way to the far end. Your adversary will quickly respawn, allowing them the chance to hem you back as they try to reach your end zone and claim victory.
Well, not only is that a shockingly accurate metaphor for marriage, but it’s also the basic premise of Messhof’s Nidhogg 2, which is available now for Nintendo Switch.Īrmed with a rapier (and latterly a bow, broadsword or dagger) you must utilise the simple two-button controls to off your opponent, as you attempt to make it to the end of their half of the level. Picture being locked in a gory back-and-forth battle for which the ultimate prize is to be consumed by a giant flying worm. Introducing: Nidhogg 2 Nintendo Switch review
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