Nidhogg 2

The rules are simple. Reach the other side and kill anyone that stands in your way. Deftly parry and rend their throats, riddle their bowels with arrows, or squish their brains between your toes. The wurm cares not for chivalry.

Nidhogg 2 is a local multiplayer, indie and action game developed and published by Messhof.
Released on August 15th 2017 is available in English on Windows and MacOS.

It has received 1,199 reviews of which 980 were positive and 219 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. 😊

The game is currently priced at 14.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Nidhogg 2 into these genres:

Local Multiplayer Indie Action Fighting Casual Multiplayer Pixel Graphics Swordplay Funny Gore 2D Fighter Violent PvP 2D Comedy Platformer Party Game Great Soundtrack Psychological Horror e-sports

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Requirements

These are the minimum specifications needed to play the game. For the best experience, we recommend that you verify them.

Windows

OS *: Microsoft® Windows® Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
Processor: 3.0 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 750 MB available space
Additional Notes: PS4 or Xbox 360 Controller or Direct Input compatible controller

MacOS

OS: Mac OS 10.7+
Processor: 3.0 GHz Dual Core CPU
Memory: 1 GB RAM
Graphics: GPU with at least 256MB of VRAM
Storage: 750 MB available space

Reviews

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Jan. 2025

It's enticing to argue that a good deal of the original Nidhogg's appeal lay in its utter simplicity - the objectives and mechanics were as basic as could be, the art style lent itself well to potato machines. So adding a roster of weapons and revamping the aesthetic to something more cartoon-like seems like it would be breaking that formula, yet Nidhogg 2 manages to retain its identity as a no-frills dueling game. It might seem like some weapons (the two-handed sword) have an obvious advantage while others (the bow) are largely useless, but it forces you to continually change the way you approach each fight without diluting the frenetic pace of each round. And while I can't say I'm the biggest fan of the new art (not least the way it's a significantly bigger drag on my CPU), there's nothing egregious or game-breaking about it - it feels almost like a console leap for the series rather than an overhaul. While I can't see myself coming back to it as often as the first game, it's still a decent time.

Dec. 2024

The wonderfully monstrous character and setting designs blend together with the banging soundtrack to create one of my favorite games of all time. Worked flawlessly for me on the Steam Deck. Great single player mode and even better versus a friend or online. If you like the intentionally charming aesthetic, you'll love this game.

June 2024

I was all ready to give this game zero stars as soon as I saw the character creation. Absolutely hideous game, disgusting to look at, and that’s especially offensive as Nidhogg 1 was one of the most BEAUTIFUL games I had ever played. ……and then I started playing. This game added to and perfected the original Nidhogg gameplay. It’s smoother, faster, cleaner, smarter, more challenging, simply better in everyway. Is the game still a hideous abomination in terms of the art? Yes. Is it mechanically the best Nidhogg game and one of the best games I’ve ever played? Absolutely. Only other complaint I have is the arcade was a bit too easy or maybe it’s just short. There may be a difficulty setting to extend the arcade, but it’s so minor I don’t care.

June 2024

It reminds me of the MAD magazine artstyle.

Feb. 2024

It's really fun. But if you aren't planning to play it with a friend i wouldn't buy it

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14.99€

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Developer

Messhof

Publisher

Messhof

Release 15 Aug 2017

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