Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Reviews
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.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion builds upon its predecessor in a number of ways, and is undoubtedly better as a result. There's still lots of room for further improvement though, with issues such as drab visuals and a dull open world watering down the otherwise engrossing experience of building your dream mech.
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.
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
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 full of customisable mech combat and striking environments to explore. However, its gratifying combat is often contrasted with its sporadic pacing and generic story and characters. It's still a lot of fun, though, if you care about that sort of thing. 🤖
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a decent mech adventure game, though not a flawless one. It has some fun parts, but it doesn't live up to its full potential.
The open-world side is really barren and empty regardless of the amount of enemies scattered around. Like, I am grateful, since the focus on collecting mech parts requires large groups of enemies. But there isn’t anything in the actual world to break up the constant fighting. Maybe I haven’t played enough games in the mech genre to truly give my opinion, but Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion ends up feeling hollow. Combat does well to look flashy but comes across as oddly empty. I spent most of my time just firing missiles or chasing enemies who would strafe without actually attempting to fight. Bosses on the other hand stick to two sections, stupidly easy, or needlessly hard. Without trying to spoil the game. The best examples I could give are Void and Legion. Void just kinda floated there without doing anything, with occasionally popping off some weak projectiles. While Legion would spam the skill Mirage all while beaming you with lasers, that’s damage output is ridiculous. Sadly Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion gets the Thumb Culture’s Silver Award from me, although fans of the other game might enjoy it more.
Titanic Scion is stylish but shallow, clunky but occasionally fun. It’s a PS2-era mech game wearing modern armor, and no amount of polish can hide the rust underneath.
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion builds on its predecessor with spectacular combat and deep customization, but uneven execution - especially aerial combat, repetitive side quests - and a shallow story saps the momentum, resulting in a fun yet unbalanced experience mainly for genre fans.
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion soars past its predecessor with a greatly enhanced scope and scale, featuring a vast open world, robust customization, and polished combat that create an exhilarating action RPG. The narrative captivates with themes of rebellion and character growth, complemented by a stellar metal-techno soundtrack. Visuals can impress but suffer from resolution dips and pop-in. The Nintendo Switch 2 version shines in handheld mode yet falters while docked with more hitches and flickering. Overall, it’s a triumphant sequel that transforms a mediocre predecessor into a triumph, winning me over with its ambition and becoming one of 2025’s biggest surprises.
Despite some of the mentioned issues, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a significant improvement over its predecessor, where it matters most: the core gameplay. While the narrative is forgettable and the open world feels like a missed opportunity filled with tedious side content, the exhilarating Arsenal combat, robust customization, and excellent cooperative play more than make up for its flaws. The developers clearly focused on refining the moment-to-moment action, and that dedication pays off in a big way. This is a game built for mech enthusiasts, and if you came for the satisfying loop of building and piloting your perfect machine, you will not be disappointed. For all its faults, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a must-play for anyone who loves high-speed, explosive mech action.
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.
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.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
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.