Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Reviews
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is an outstanding dark sci-fi experience thanks to its memorable plot and cast, highly customizable armored suits, in-depth combat, and addictive exploration.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion doubles down on everything that made the first game a cult favorite. It has better mech designs, larger environments, and customization so deep it can blow the brains of those with obsessions on min-maxing their builds. The Switch 2 version struggles to keep up during larger battles, but the spectacle of giant boss fights and the thrill of fine-tuning your Arsenal usually outweigh the technical hiccups. Flawed as it is, it’s still one of the most exciting mech playgrounds you can strap into.
Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is a fast paced mech combat game, with an impressive world to explore and so many customisation options.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion feels more like a completely different franchise when compared to its predecessor, given how different it is both visually and mechanically, but don’t think that’s a bad thing. By not trying to simply be “Armored Core in everything but name”, it now boasts an identity of its own, with an amazing combat system, world to explore, an addictive gameplay loop, and even a half decent story worth giving a crap about.
Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion makes a big change compared to the first game, and it paid off. The game proudly displays its own ideas and molds the gameplay to be something between the usual mecha style and an action RPG that stands out among the pack. There are a few questionable design decisions, and maybe some lost potential with the lack of endgame, but I loved my time with my Arsenal and hope they are planning for more.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a game that's full of ideas that never really commit to one enough to make it great. The combat can be fun, but a lacklustre story, dated graphics, performance issues, and systems that end up feeling useless make it a frustrating experience. There's potential for something really special hidden underneath, but it never manages to tap into it.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a radical departure from its predecessor, yet it allows the series to forge a distinct identity moving forward. It’s a direct sequel, yet the lore is set far enough apart that new fans can easily jump in. The mech genre remains the foundation of the gameplay, though it has been radically altered while keeping the intense combat.