Much like Picasso's one-line drawings, Nidhogg boils competetive deathmatch swordplay down to its essence. Every movement is fluid, every thrust and parry a hectic yet purposeful battle between life and death, each death a beautiful reminder of your own ineptitude, and a grand finale that reflects on the constitution and merit of what it means to be a winner. It's a gorgeous pixellated dream, best served with a friend.