Nidhogg II plays out like a hack-and-slash version of tug-of-war. Now, it’s time to drop into the game and this is where things start to get really wild. Of course, Nidhogg II comes with the almighty randomizer as well, so slap the Y button and see what you’re given. Then, you’ll get to swap out the characters head, torso, legs, and even an accessory like a hat or some bling. First, you can choose from one of seven different colors. Although it is my impression that all three modes are the same with the exception of things I mentioned above, playing against a computer, someone next to you, or someone online.Īfter you’ve selected which mode you’ll be playing, the game gives you a bit of freedom in customizing your character. At the time I played this, I didn’t have Nintendo’s online service, so for the sake of this review I’ll be reflecting entirely on Arcade mode. Things start off with you selecting which mode you would like to play in : Arcade, Local, or Online. And what does the victor of this tug-of-war earn? Why, you get to be devoured by the titular monster, the Nidhogg! You’ll find yourself in any of the games almost dozen levels, battling it out head-to-head against either an AI controlled computer, a friend on your couch, or a complete stranger online. It’s a head-to-head battle that’s part platformer, part combat, part tug-of-war, and all insanity. Nidhogg 2 for the Nintendo Switch brings a very unique mixture of elements, and smashes them into one single game.

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