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Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Simulator, Strategy
OpenCritic65IGDB74
Niffelheim is a 2D action exploration game in a Nordic fantasy setting, with a huge hand-drawn world. Battle monsters, build castles, explore dungeons and conquer enemy lands. Triumph against the ancient forces that rule over this harsh world.
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Windows CentralBrendan LowryOct 20194/5 starsDespite its issues, Niffelheim stands as a very competent hardcore survival game that players will be engaged with for hours on end.
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GameSpaceScott JeslisSep 20197/10Niffelheim is a strong showing by an indie game company. It's survival mechanics might feel a bit too familiar without adding much new. Initially, it'll take quite a while to feel productive as the resource grind is a bit real. 2D might be appealing to some or might be a turn-off for veteran players coming from a lot of the 1st and 3rd person survival games out there.
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God is a GeekMick FraserApr 20206.5/10Niffelheim is a decent 2D survival game that plays it all just a little too seriously to be called enjoyable. It looks pretty good, but the simple combat and finicky systems hold it back.
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Pure NintendoHeath Shusterman-ZimmermanOct 20195/10Niffelheim had plenty of good things going for it, without room for mistakes it kind of killed the flow of the game. With plenty of other good crafting action-adventure RPG games on the Switch, Niffelheim just failed to hold my attention.
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But Why Tho?Jason FlattSep 20195/10Unfortunately, Niffelheim does not possess enough visual appeal despite its gorgeous hand drawings, nor enthralling mechanics or ease of access for non-genre enthusiasts like myself.
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IGDB rating 7.2/10 from 10 ratings.
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