Daemon X Machina
September 13, 2019
Defend Earth and defeat corrupted A.I.-controlled robots on an aray of missions using your Arsenal, a 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 …
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Critic Reviews (33)
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70.0
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90.0
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80.0
"A great return to the action mecha shooter sub genre. Daemon X Machina is not for everyone, nonetheless, a pretty good videogame."
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86.0
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92.0
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84.0
"Daemon X Machina goes beyond the expectations of a mech game with the Outer playing an integral part in tactics and combat."
Read original review"Daemon X Machina does enough to satisfy those wanting solid mech combat. Good looking effects and blisteringly fast paced combat, coupled with tight controls makes this one a must-play for fans of the genre. Despite nailing the mech side of …"
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65.0
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68.0
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62.0
"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 …"
Read original review"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 …"
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85.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Although the Mech Warrior franchise felt more customizable overall, Daemon X Machina brings the optimal customization to what can be swapped in and out, while bringing a lot more to the genre in the visuals, gameplay and story."
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70.0
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75.0
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65.0
"Daemon X Machina is the perfect meeting point between Armored Core and Zone of the Enders, offering a quick and exciting gaming system, without sacrificing a good dose of depth and customization."
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20.0
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45.0
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75.0
"There may be some rough edges, but for anyone looking for some fast-paced mobile suit action and who don&s;t mind a repetitive grind, Daemon X Machina is a big mech with cheese that&s;s worth sinking your teeth into."
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80.0
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30.0
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40.0
"Daemon X Machina can really look visually stunning and sound amazing. But when playing the game, I just can&s;t shake a feeling of disappointment. Daemon X Machina can be beautiful and ugly, and only the biggest mech fans will be …"
Read original review"Daemon X Machina allows us to create our own giant robots, select between multiple weapons and engage in frantic combat with other pilots and enemy creatures... but the control scheme is complicated and missions feel too similar."
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30.0
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20.0
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45.0
"Far too flawed from a technical point of view, Daemon X Machina is also quite redundant in the long run. The Arsenal is really enjoyable to control but that&s;s pretty much it."
Read original review"Despite being weighed down by a certain repetitiveness (accentuated by the need to repeat missions several times to scrape together parts, equipment, and money) and although it has some technical limitations, Daemon X Machina represents a respectable demonstration of the …"
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90.0
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80.0
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45.0
"If you love mecha and miss Armored Core as I do, Daemon x Machina is the game for you. It has some narrative issues, but the tight gameplay will keep you wanting more."
Read original review"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 …"
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65.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Without reaching excellence, Daemon X Machina remains a breath of fresh air for Nintendo Switch."
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95.0
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60.0
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35.0
"A gorgeous throwback hampered by uninspired mission design and over-indulgent storytelling."
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40.0
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85.0
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65.0
"Daemon X Machina may very well be one of the most refined mech-based shooters, but some questionable design choices leave more to be desired from the game."
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70.0
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80.0
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30.0
"If you’re a fan of the mech games of yesteryear, then Daemon X Machina is a nice trip down a road packed with nostalgia. Just don’t expect a trip without any potholes, sharp turns, or dead ends—because this adventure is …"
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35.0
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20.0
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35.0
"All that&s;s cool about flying a mech has been executed in the most leaden, user-unfriendly, nonsensical manner possible."
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75.0
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85.0
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60.0
"Daemon X Machina might not be Nintendo’s most high-profile title of 2019, but I really enjoyed what it brought to the table."
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50.0
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50.0
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50.0
"A modern mech title that can easily be a gateway drug to hours of fast-paced action, there&s;s noting else quite like Daemon X Machina on Switch. While its story falls a bit short, it&s;s still enjoyable and intriguing enough of …"
Read original review"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, …"
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88.0
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72.0
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58.0
"Daemon X Machina won’t be for everyone, and it feels a cop-out to say “fans of the genre” will enjoy it. With that said, if you’ve been longing for something fresh in the under-represented giant robots side of things, its …"
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75.0
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85.0
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30.0
"A stomping, stylish mech game that&s;s classy and clumsy in equal measure."
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35.0
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20.0
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20.0
"An easy skip, even if you like mecha-infused action"
Read original review"Daemon X Machina is a fun and frenetic mecha game with a hell of a lot going on. It occasionally gets too busy for its own good, but competently out-Anthems Anthem in terms of gameplay."
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85.0
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70.0
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75.0
"Daemon X Machina sets the bar for robot action games. The addictive mecha fighting is almost flawless, but it&s;s complemented by so many other incredible parts to the game. There&s;s a rich, unique world filled with incredible and memorable characters, …"
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85.0
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75.0
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80.0
"If you like to play with nicely designed mecha packed full of weapons and destroy all kinds of robotic enemies, then Daemon X Machina does a good job letting you do just that. So ignore the more casual players out …"
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80.0
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85.0
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70.0
"Daemon X Machina has amazing gameplay that is hindered by an overbearing story."
Read original review"Nintendo Switch gets a mech game with depth in both combat and worldbuilding."
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30.0
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20.0
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10.0
"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;s plot could certainly have fared better but …"
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92.0
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78.0
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68.0
"The PC port of the former Nintendo exclusive brings everything with it: tight gameplay muddled by an overwritten story; luckily, it&s;s still a blast."
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70.0
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68.0
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72.0
"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 succesful."
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