Daemon X Machina

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  • Summary: The future of mech-actions games is here. Defend the planet and defeat corrupted A.I. controlled robots using your Arsenal, a fully customizable mechanized battle suit. Choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the flyThe future of mech-actions games is here. Defend the planet and defeat corrupted A.I. controlled robots using your Arsenal, a fully customizable mechanized battle suit. Choose and equip your Arsenal with a multitude of weapons, obtain more from downed enemy Arsenals, and swap them on the fly to suit your strategy in the face of ever-changing threats that may bring the end of the world. It was the greatest disaster in recorded history The moon tore apart, turning the sky into a kaleidoscope of red light that illuminated all who watched from below. Survive this apocalyptic new age as a mercenary and pilot powerful mechs in this brand-new action game from Kenichiro Tsukuda (Armored Core) and mech designer Shoji Kawamori (Super Dimensional Fortress Macross).

    Features:

    * The player's avatar is customizable with a variety of options
    * Each Arsenal can be equipped with different weapons on its arms and shoulders, as well as reserve weaponry on its back that can be swapped out during battle
    * Defeated enemies drop ammo and weapons, which the player can obtain and use on the fly
    * Online and local wireless multiplayer modes support up to 4 players    … Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 68
  3. Negative: 2 out of 68
  1. TheSixthAxis
    Sep 11, 2019
    90
    Daemon X Machina sets the bar for robot action games. The addictive mecha fighting is almost flawless, but it's complemented by so many other incredible parts to the game. There's a rich, unique world filled with incredible and memorable characters, endless and addictive customisation, gorgeous visuals and a jaw-dropping soundtrack. Daemon X Machina rarely stumbles, and even when it did, I still couldn't help but be impressed by this amazing new experience.
  2. SpazioGames
    Sep 11, 2019
    80
    Daemon X Machina is one of the biggest surprises of this year on Nintendo Switch: a third person shooter that is much more of the sum of its parts, recommended not only to mech and anime fans but to anyone looking for a good mission-based shoot'em up.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 20, 2019
    80
    A modern mech title that can easily be a gateway drug to hours of fast-paced action, there’s nothing else quite like Daemon X Machina on Switch. While its story falls a bit short, it’s still enjoyable and intriguing enough of a ride to keep up with even when confusing. It shines strongest in its amount of replayability and sheer mountain of additional content that can be unlocked. Daemon X Machina is a title that’s hard to put down and is easy to get sucked in and just want to keep going further and see what other crazy things it has waiting around the corner. It’s obvious that a ton of time and dedication was put into Daemon X Machina, and it’s one that fans of the genre or those with the tiniest bit of interest should check out.
  4. Twinfinite
    Sep 11, 2019
    70
    There’s plenty of content to wade through with the lengthy story, assortment of side missions, and multiplayer options with friends or strangers (strictly co-op not versus).
  5. Nintendo Insider
    Oct 28, 2019
    70
    There’s much to applaud about Daemon X Machina. The third-person mech action game delivers an experience unlike any other on Nintendo Switch, thanks to the striking mech designs and red-drenched world merging with combat that can readily thrill in the game’s many large-scale encounters. However, shortcomings such as the convoluted plot and repetition let it down – holding it back from reaching the brilliance that Marvelous nearly achieved.
  6. IGN Spain
    Sep 11, 2019
    65
    Despite what Nintendo has tried to sold us, Daemon x Machina is a low budget game that have potential, but its lack of ambition is the reason for not being successful.
  7. Slant Magazine
    Sep 19, 2019
    40
    All that’s cool about flying a giant world-saving robot has been executed in the most leaden, user-unfriendly, nonsensical manner possible.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 105 out of 145
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 145
  3. Negative: 23 out of 145
  1. Jdd2102
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de mecas que hay el frame rate es estable, la jugabilidad adictiva
  2. Seperta
    Sep 24, 2019
    10
    A lot of people are sleeping on this game and they will regret not playing it ! Once competitive mode is released this game will destroy myA lot of people are sleeping on this game and they will regret not playing it ! Once competitive mode is released this game will destroy my social life in its entirety! If you ever played an armored core game you will feel right at home ! One thing i need to mention though, this is NOT a game for casuals. You will see a lot of people complaining saying the game is not " user friendly " or " too hard to understand "... Just ignore these people amd give the game a chamce your self ! You wont regret it

    English is not my main language but hopefully i got my message across    … Expand
  4. RaidouF
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    As a mecha fan I can say this game is everything I can ask for. Armored team is back and we should support them.
  5. KuroVinkling
    Sep 13, 2019
    9
    For those Players who waited for years for a solid mech game, the wait is over. Very good gameplay and story. Customization is really good!
  6. d4rt
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Daemon X Machina accomplished something no other game on switch did for me. It is a perfect action time killer. This game is simply addictingDaemon X Machina accomplished something no other game on switch did for me. It is a perfect action time killer. This game is simply addicting to play, it is satisfying to shoot and blow up stuff while flying around in your fully customized mech with your fully customized character. The addition of online multiplayer and couch coop only add to this fun factor.… Expand
  7. Reed618
    Aug 12, 2020
    7
    I enjoy mech games and there are very few of them these days. My favorite is probably ZOE 2 but I also enjoy the armored core series. My hopesI enjoy mech games and there are very few of them these days. My favorite is probably ZOE 2 but I also enjoy the armored core series. My hopes were pretty high for daemon but unfortunately it makes some big missteps.

    First of all the story and characters are just ok and they're poorly presented. There are so many text screens. It's quite odd that they hired so many voice actors and they expect the player to sit through so much dialogue while looking at text screens. It feels so dull in comparison with the mech combat. I would prefer either a cinematic story that's engaging and fun or just no story at all. This feels like a pain to get through. The game also does an awful job at introducing you to the world. I'm about three hours in and I don't know what the immortals are, what femto is, where are all the people, who are these factions, how did the moon fall... it's just so weird that they have such an interesting sci fi concept and they present it in such an awful way.

    Second, some missions are a little too basic and the mission areas are often too small. This type of game is inherently going to feel repetitive but there aren't many bosses and the enemies are all very samey. This isn't a huge issue but it does make me less interested in what's coming next. Also one mission so far was just abysmal. I was controlling a giant robot and had to kill 200 enemies which sounds super fun but man... it handles sooo bad... it took ages to kill them all... just an absolute slog to get through.

    Honestly this game feels dated. Armored core offered the same experience on ps3. This just feels like a nicer looking armored core with a worse story. It would be nice to have a hub world to explore, people to talk to and missions to acquire before going out in my mech suit. A more visual introduction to this world as well would be really cool.

    This doesn't feel like an evolution of armored core but a slightly worse but nicer looking armored core and that's kind of disappointing.
    It's not a bad game though and there's definitely fun to be had. I feel like there's potential for a sequel to improve on these flaws but it doesn't seem like daemon did enough to make people interested in another title sadly.    … Expand
  8. Deinemama
    Apr 8, 2022
    0
    Never played a Game THAT bad and i played VCB - Why City. Such bad Gamedesign i got stuck because no more enemys spawned.

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