When comparing Toybox Turbos vs Nidhogg, the Slant community recommends Nidhogg for most people. In the question“What are the best couch multiplayer PC games?” Nidhogg is ranked 22nd while Toybox Turbos is ranked 53rd. The most important reason people chose Nidhogg is:
The gameplay consists of the player sword fighting an opponent in order to make it to the opposite side of the stage. Depth comes into play in that every move can be countered and so can evolve into a painstaking dual that can last quite a long time with players countering each other in a game of wits and will. There are also stances for each player where the sword can be held high or , which creates that many more moves that need to be predicted from their opponent.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Local and online multiplayer
Toybox Turbos features four player local couch multiplayer as well as four player online multiplayer.
Pro Power-ups and weapons
There isa multitude of power-ups and weapons to use while racing that can give a needed advantage while trying to finish each lap.
Pro Faithful revival of the Micro Machines classic
Despite the fact that Codemasters (the developer) was unable to obtain the Micro Machines moniker, Toybox Turbos is a faithful revival of the classic game.
Pro Despite simple graphics, there is quite a lot of depth to the gameplay
The gameplay consists of the player sword fighting an opponent in order to make it to the opposite side of the stage. Depth comes into play in that every move can be countered and so can evolve into a painstaking dual that can last quite a long time with players countering each other in a game of wits and will. There are also stances for each player where the sword can be held high or , which creates that many more moves that need to be predicted from their opponent.
Pro Surreal atmosphere that adds to the charm of the game
Even though the graphics are pretty basic each environment is different from the last which makes for a surreal experience due to how much the environments differ as well as how they are illustrated. In one moment you may be fighting in a cave the next you may be fighting by a giant colorful waterfall. All this and the end stage features a giant worm that eats the winner.
Cons
Con Many vehicles are not worthwile
Many of the vehicles in Toybox Turbos do not race that well, meaning they are pretty much useless for advancing in the game and winning races.
Con Learning gameplay is difficult
There is no tutorial in the game which makes learning all the ins and outs of Nidhogg difficult.