Nidhogg 2
LumiScore
out of 100
Appropriate for ages 13+ with parental supervision
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Score breakdown
Developmental benefits
Design risk factors
Additional dimensions
Benefits: higher is better. Risks: lower is better. Values highlighted when <30 or >70.
Growth
49/100
Growth Value
Risk
LOW
Engagement Patterns
Minimal pressure to spend or play excessively.
Parent Pro-Tip
Parents should monitor engagement with Nidhogg 2 due to its graphic violence and the potential for competitive stress. Encourage healthy attitudes towards winning and losing, and discuss the game's stylized gore in the context of its fictional world.
Top Skills Developed
Development Areas
RepresentationHow diverse the game's characters are in gender and ethnicity. Higher = more authentic representation. Display only — does not affect time recommendation.
Bechdel Test?The Bechdel Test checks whether a game has at least two named female characters who talk to each other about something other than a man. A simple measure of representation.— N/A — no named characters
The game focuses on 1v1 combat with customizable, often generic, characters, making the Bechdel test not applicable.
What your child develops
Nidhogg 2 strongly cultivates critical cognitive skills such as strategic thinking, spatial awareness, and rapid problem-solving, essential for competitive fighting. Its fast-paced combat also rigorously trains hand-eye coordination, fine motor skills, and reaction time, making it an excellent workout for reflexes.
Regulatory Compliance
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About this game
The wurm has returned and it must feed! Shed your garments and paint the walls with the flesh of your enemies, for only one can be worthy of sacrifice.