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Nidhogg 2 – reviews and rating

Nidhogg 2 has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10). The game was released on August 15, 2017 for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Nintendo Switch. Metacritic score is 80, players on RAWG rate the game 78%.

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What critics praise
„Outrageous artwork aside, Nidhogg 2 is cut from the same cloth as Nidhogg. It attempts to enhance gameplay by offering more weapons and this was a successful move.“
What critics criticize
„Though it doesn't expand the scope of the series, Nidhogg 2 is brutal, versatile fighter.“

Game info

Release date
Aug 15, 2017
Platforms
PCXbox OnePlayStation 4macOSNintendo Switch
Genres
CasualIndieActionFighting
Developer
Messhof
Publisher
Messhof
Average playtime
2 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Nidhogg 2?

Nidhogg 2 has an average rating of 85% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by HardcoreGamer (4.5/5), the worst by Game Informer (8/10).

When was Nidhogg 2 released?

Nidhogg 2 was released on August 15, 2017.

What platforms is Nidhogg 2 available on?

Nidhogg 2 is available for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, macOS and Nintendo Switch.

How long does it take to beat Nidhogg 2?

Players on RAWG spend on average 2 hours playing Nidhogg 2.

Is Nidhogg 2 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 85%, Nidhogg 2 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Nidhogg 2?

Games similar to Nidhogg 2 are for example Nidhogg, Flywrench and Wheel World.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
10 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 5,0
Best rating
4,5/5 HardcoreGamer
Worst rating
8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #256 of 711 games released in 2017 better than 64 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 85%
  • Foreign critics5 reviews 76%
  • MetacriticMetascore 80%
  • Players (RAWG)60 votes 78%

Local critics rate the game higher by 9 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 16 %
  • Recommended 73 %
  • Meh 5 %
  • Skip 7 %

60 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4,5/5
HardcoreGamer Aug 14, 2017
Outrageous artwork aside, Nidhogg 2 is cut from the same cloth as Nidhogg. It attempts to enhance gameplay by offering more weapons and this was a successful move. Existing fans will now find new strategies as they learn each weapon. This does reduce the pick up and play nature of the game, but only slightly. When it comes right down to it, this seems like the only way Messhof could have made a sequel...

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