The game was nominated for "Best Fighting Game" and "Best Multiplayer" in IGN's Best of 2017 Awards. There isn't much content here for the solo player, but if you've got friends coming over for some friendly competition, the night would not be complete without Nidhogg 2." PlayStation Official Magazine – UK said it had "wicked local multiplayer appeal", while GamesTM said it was "Fast, intense, but flawed". 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 artstyle 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". In the first part, the better you fought, the faster you ate a giant worm. Nidhogg 2 player again have to deal with mad fencing.
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Unlike the original game, which features a minimalistic artstyle, 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. After some time, began active development of Nidhogg 2, and now became known date of its release on August 15 this year on PC and PS4. A Nintendo Switch version is scheduled for release on November 22, 2018.
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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. This sequel was announced just a month ago, and as you can see in the trailer, it will feature a revamped look, local and online multiplayer, single player mode, challenges and a soundtrack with themes from Mux Mool, Dose One and Daedelus. Weapons, such as daggers, throwing knives and bows, as well as a character creator, are introduced. UPGRADE: Nidhogg 2 will also be released on PlayStation 4 when it releases on PC next year. 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 wins. Nidhogg 2 presents us with the same premise as the first one, we have to duel our way through a number of screens, advancing while our foe is down, so we may reach the finale, triggering the release of the Nidhogg worm which will eat us alive. Nidhogg 2 is a fighting game in which two player duel against each other. The game received generally positive reviews from critics upon release. A Nintendo Switch version was released in November 2018. It was released for Microsoft Windows, macOS and PlayStation 4 in 2017. Nidhogg 2 is a fighting game and sequel to Nidhogg by indie developer Messhof.