- Steam pricePrice
- $9.99
- Release
- January 13, 2014
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- Platforms
How versus works
Local or online 1v1 fencing built as a territorial tug-of-war. Winning an exchange grants right-of-way toward the opposing goal, but the defeated rival immediately respawns ahead; victory requires repeated kills and a final run into the goal zone.
About this game
Nidhogg is a fierce one-on-one fencing duel where two players fight to push through each other's defenses and reach the opposite end of the arena. This is pure competitive multiplayer, pitting reflexes and mind games against each other in a violent tug-of-war that swings back and forth with every kill and respawn.
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Each round is a frantic dance of lunges, parries, dodges, and desperate rolls. You can aim high or low, disarm your opponent, or throw your sword for a risky instant kill. Momentum shifts constantly, turning confident advances into panicked retreats, and every mistake can hand your rival the winning sprint toward the giant worm waiting at the finish line.
The game supports local split-screen play and online PvP, making it ideal for couch showdowns or quick online duels. Matches are short, tense, and endlessly replayable, creating the kind of heated back-and-forth rivalry that turns friends into sworn enemies for a few glorious minutes.
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Is Nidhogg a cooperative game or versus only?
Nidhogg is a versus-only game, not cooperative. It's a competitive one-on-one fencing duel where two players fight against each other to reach the opposite end of the arena. There is no co-op mode where you work together.
Can I play Nidhogg with a friend locally?
Yes, Nidhogg supports local split-screen play, making it perfect for couch duels. You can also play online PvP if you want to face opponents remotely.
How long do matches typically last?
Matches are designed to be short and intense. Each round is a fast-paced tug-of-war that can shift momentum constantly, making for quick, replayable duels that last just a few minutes.
Does Nidhogg support controller play?
Yes, the game has full controller support, which works great for the quick reflexes and precise movements needed in fencing duels.