Daemon X Machina Reviews

Daemon X Machina is ranked in the 44th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
7.5 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2019

Daemon X Machina is a great mech action game that's comparable in quality to the best entries in the franchise it's heavily inspired by

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2019

The action-packed gameplay in Daemon X Machina makes it worth checking out for any mech game enthusiast.

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7.5 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2019

Thanks to the combat and the customization, I know I'll be coming back to Daemon X Machina — at least for short bursts — for a long time to come, especially when I'm in the mood to blow up giant robots with a laser sword.

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7.5 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2019

The controls are simple enough to grasp, but after a few story missions, you might not want to keep going. For what it’s worth, I enjoyed my time with Daemon X Machina, and I hope it finds its audience, because it’s a pretty good game, despite a few flaws.

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7.5 / 10.0
Feb 15, 2020

While it could use more polish, the huge weapon arsenal and extensive customization options result in an incredibly fun mech shooter.

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PC Gamer
Top Critic
73 / 100
Feb 19, 2020

Marvelous's mechfest looks beautiful and plays like a dream on PC, but it's held back by repetitive action.

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7.2 / 10.0
Jan 29, 2018

If you can get past the cheesy dialogue and fighting endless waves of common enemies, you will enjoy this game and all it has to offer.

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7.2 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

with Armored Core's Kenichiro Tsukuda in tow, falls into this category.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
7 / 10
Sep 13, 2019

Nintendo Switch gets a mech game with depth in both combat and worldbuilding.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 11, 2019

Despite that, the sum total of my experience with Daemon X Machina is positive. The combat is amazing, the game is bright and colorful, the framerate mostly holds up in either docked or handheld mode, and the hangar is great to tinker around in, checking out all the different configurations of my mech. That's what I'm going to remember out of all of this, which is safe for me to say because most everything else in this game is pretty forgettable.

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Sep 23, 2019

Mecha genre fans will find a lot to love in Daemon X Machina, but those hoping for more mainstream appeal might want to stay away. The game features an overabundance of options, mechanics, and customizations that will give it longevity, but only if you clear the initial hurdle set in front of you.

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JVL
Rainbow-Twix
Top Critic
14 / 20
Sep 11, 2019

A title that will please fans of the genre above all.

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PC Invasion
Top Critic
7 / 10
Feb 24, 2020

Daemon X Machina doesn't break much new ground, but the gameplay is entertaining and anyone looking for an enjoyable piece of Japanese mecha will find plenty to like here. As long as they don't get completely turned off by the subpar story and dated graphics, at least.

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3.5 / 5.0
Sep 11, 2019

If you’re willing to tough out the rough opening hours, there’s a deep mech experience lying underneath with exceptional combat that constantly keeps things exciting, even with a few issues.

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7 / 10
Sep 11, 2019

At its core Daemon X Machina is a solid mech action game that controls well and gives the player a generous helping of customisation options. Its mission structure can get repetitive, and its plot is so difficult to grasp it may as well be soaked in grease, but as long as you're willing to put up with these and get through its initially bewildering array of gauges and icons you should have a good time with it.

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7 / 10
Sep 11, 2019

Daemon X Machina does very well when it comes to action, while also delivering a strong customization and strategic experience when it comes to planning the next battle and managing resources. The game's plot could certainly have fared better but the overall gaming experience of Daemon X Machina will leave fans of action games overwhelmingly satisfied, especially those who enjoy a good amount of planning and customization.

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7 / 10.0
Oct 8, 2019

Daemon X Machina is a solid game that boasts a great foundation but could use just a bit more polish in some areas. While I appreciate that it at least tries to craft an intriguing narrative instead of just putting in a throwaway story, the dialogue is admittedly a bit rough around the edges. The game could also be grindy, particularly if you want to get the best gear. Even with its issues, however, the excellent core combat makes this game worth a look, especially if you’re a mech fan. Hopefully, it does well enough to warrant a sequel as I’d be interested in seeing what this team can do a second time with the solid foundation it has set.

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GamingBolt
Top Critic
7 / 10.0
Sep 21, 2019

Daemon X Machina seems like it will appeal to far more people than you might have expected at first glance. Maybe that includes you, too.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

If you like finding loot, building giant robots, or even if you want to chill but not totally disengage your brain, this is perfect for the job. The devil might not be in the details, but you can have a hell of a lot of fun in the cockpit.

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7 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2019

It is up to You - Defend the planet and defeat corrupted A.I. robots. First half of the game is not so bad.

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