But the game's fast-paced nature and its lack of warning as to which weapon you'll spawn with next means that you're often left frustrated that your attempted swipe of a sword failed because you happened to reappear holding a bow instead.
The expanded arsenal is of course designed to add depth, and it does: wielding a dagger for a few seconds can be a refreshing change after three years spent playing Nidhogg with just the same old rapier. Arrows can only be fired in the middle or bottom and can be hit back in your direction, but they're by far the longest ranged weapons in the game that don't leave you defenceless afterward. The sequel introduces three new weapons: a thicker broadsword, which can be swung from either top or bottom to bat your opponent's weapon away but leaves you vulnerable in the middle a dagger, which has a much shorter reach but allows you to stab more quickly and the long-range bow. This was the meta-game driving the original Nidhogg's competitive gameplay-except now there's more pieces to the puzzle. Of course, flinging your sword leaves you vulnerable, as does attacking at the wrong height, which creates openings for your opponent to counter. below the torso-or throw it for a long-ranged attack. You can jab your sword at any of three heights-head, torso, or. Your enemy will respawn on the new screen within a couple of seconds to once again impede you from reaching your goal-a giant hungry worm. Nidhogg 2's concept, as with the first game, is to stab your opponent and race past their decaying corpse onto the next screen. Some of the changes-particularly the weapon selection and grotesque aesthetic-prove to be distractions from what is otherwise an excellent party game. With Nidhogg 2, developer Messhof has attempted to expand the multiplayer fencing game with more maps, different weapon types, and a busier art style, with mixed results. Its minimalist style and two-button gameplay fed into what was a wonderfully streamlined and focused experience. The beauty of Nidhogg was in its simplicity.
Regardless, Nidhogg 2 remains an accomplished local multiplayer game that is thankfully now available on the best console for local multiplayer. Unfortunately, a lack of online players mean you're often left waiting to join an online match, and the matches you do get into are often subject to poor connectivity. Plus, local multiplayer with a single Joy-Con each is, well, a joy. Editor's note: We've now tested Nidhogg 2's Nintendo Switch port, and we're pleased to report it runs as smoothly as it does on other platforms.
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