Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Reviews
When the central gameplay loop of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion starts to click, this is an action RPG with serious potential. But all too often, the joys of customising your mech and the thrills of hectic battles are held back by tedious design.With its barren open world structure and constantly expanding progression systems, it feels like Titanic Scion stretches itself too thin - but if you can stomach the missteps, there is a deeply addictive quality at the game's core.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will thrill fans of mech-based combat. There's no shortage of customization options or enemies to pound down with your optimized loadouts. Those looking for a more narrative adventure, however, may eventually tire of the explore, fight, rejuvenate/optimize loop.
The framework of an excellent mech game is here, but the execution is flawed in several areas. This sequel introduces an open world that feels lifeless and looks two console generations old. Mechanically, Titanic Scion fires on all cylinders. All the mech customization you could want is here. But with a lopsided difficulty curve and floaty movement, there's only so much fun that can be had before frustration kicks in.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion still has the customisation potential of its predecessor and some decently fun combat. But the switch to open areas and a story that still fails to deliver anything lead to an experience that often isn’t very memorable. Perhaps patches and the upcoming DLC will fix things up, but for now I’d recommend waiting — especially if you want to play on Switch 2.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a weird sequel that doesn't manage to feel like an expansion on the first game, but it doesn't manage to be its own beast either. It exists in a middle ground between trying to reinvent the franchise and trying to keep what people liked from the first game, but I'm not quite sure it managed to meet either. It's not a bad game, but it feels disjointed and unfocused enough that it also lacks anything to strongly recommend it.
There's plenty to love about Daemon X Machina: Titan Scion, especially compared to the previous game in the series. Despite this, the loss of character coupled with the slippery controls still causes issues for those who may be hoping for a polished mech-shooter experience. Even so, the game shines in many ways and manages to hold its own in spite of its flaws.
Overall, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a massive, fast-paced open-world mecha action game that plays extremely well. The story is actually intelligible this time around, but while the mecha designs look wonderful, the characters definitely needed more work. There’s also a mountain of complexity and content here without much thought on how it should have been introduced, so you will have to persevere and figure the game out to get the most out of it. There’s genuine ambition here, though, but more focus, better writing, and stronger direction would have made this almost perfect.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a decent mech game with plenty of depth in its weapons setups and lots of cool loot to discover in its large open-world maps. The combat is flexible, it's fast, and it's very often plenty of fun.However, performance issues - which are also present on other platforms, so don't sweat it too much, Switch 2 owners - make for a janky experience in places, with mushy controls and limp feedback. It's just not nearly as polished as it could be in this respect. With stutters loading into new areas and low-res textures a common sight (again, also on other systems), the overall feeling here is of a game that needs a few patches and tweaks to get it where it needs to be.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a sci-fi blast. While it wears its influences on its sleeve, it comes out the other side as a unique and enjoyable mech-based action-RPG.
At the end of the day, Titanic Scion is a step forward for the series in some areas but still weighed down by the same problems that kept the original from reaching greatness. If you loved the first game, you’ll find more of what you enjoy here, and the mech customization remains a highlight.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a valiant attempt to build upon its predecessor’s successes and address the shortfalls. Its story is much more comprehensible this time around due to opting for an open-world instead of a mission-based structure.
Despite not living up to its full potential on Switch 2, Daemon X Machina is still an incredibly fast-paced and fun action RPG.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a strong sequel that, while sacrificing part of its soul in the pursuit of becoming more mainstream, stands out as one of the most complete, long-lasting, and satisfying mecha experiences on Nintendo Switch 2. Despite a slight, unavoidable repetitiveness and a few technical hiccups on Switch 2, Marvelous has delivered a solid hit that successfully broadens its answer to Armored Core for a wider audience.
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With its strong Armored Core flavor, high degree of customization, and plentiful grindable content, Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion stands out with an unmistakable mecha-driven appeal.
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Those interested in online multiplayer will be glad to know that the whole campaign is playable cooperatively, but I did not have a chance to check out the cross-platform multiplayer for myself, and I am concerned that online play could further compromise how the game runs. If you're not afraid of a bit of jank and some performance hiccups, Titanic Scion offers a good time in short bursts. That said, the cracks begin to show through a little more during longer play sessions, and ultimately the sequel appears to have taken only baby steps ahead of its predecessor.
Despite the poor dialogue, empty open world, and other issues, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a fun action game thanks to its combat and storyline that make up for its flaws.
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Between the terrible story and characters, and the poor performance on Switch 2, it is really difficult to recommend Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. That isn’t said with any delight, either, as the level of customisation and depth to combat is something to be admired, but with only a dreary open world to explore, and no space combat to be found, there is a lot left to be desired. Mech-obsessed fans that can hook up for party play will find fleeting enjoyment if mission and loot-based gameplay is sought after. Other interested folk may need to hope Marvelous puts in a lot of post-release work to get this one up to standard, though.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a worthy sequel to the original Daemon X Machina, as it improves on its predecessor in nearly every regard. From a turbulent and action-packed main story to a comprehensive weapon and gear system, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion ensures players feel the weight of their Arsenals. Although online content could be better, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion still offers streamlined ways to play with friends on top of the main dozens of hours of content that are already packed in.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion goes above and beyond to make players feel involved in the story and customize their Arsenal.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion not only captures the best aspects of the original, but also expands the experience with a larger world, more strategic combat, and cooperative options that make the game shine in multiplayer. It's a new installment that respects the essence of its predecessor while also offering interesting new features for veterans and new players alike. Without a doubt, a return that convinces and entertains from beginning to end.
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