Daemon X Machina

Daemon X Machina

September 13, 2019

Action Nintendo Switch

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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Alberto Desfassiaux Atomix Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Alexander Thomas COGconnected Sep 2019
87.0 /100

Graphics

86.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

84.0

"Daemon X Machina goes beyond the expectations of a mech game with the Outer playing an integral part in tactics and combat."

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Billy Atman Gameplanet Sep 2019
75.0 /100

"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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Chris Scullion VGC Sep 2019
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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 …"

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CJ Andriessen Destructoid Sep 2019
70.0 /100

"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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Clayton Cyre COGconnected Sep 2019
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Danilo Dellafrana The Games Machine Sep 2019
82.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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75.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

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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Dave Aubrey VGC Sep 2019
55.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

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 …"

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David Martinez Hobby Consolas Sep 2019
78.0 /100

"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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Filipe Da Silva Barbosa Gameblog Sep 2019
50.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

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."

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Icilio Bellanima Everyeye.it Sep 2019
78.0 /100

"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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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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."

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Jason Hidalgo Reno Gazette-Journal Sep 2019
70.0 /100

"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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Javier Toresano Areajugones Sep 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Without reaching excellence, Daemon X Machina remains a breath of fresh air for Nintendo Switch."

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65.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

35.0

"A gorgeous throwback hampered by uninspired mission design and over-indulgent storytelling."

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Jordan Boyd DualShockers Sep 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Josh Hawkins Shacknews Sep 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Justin Clark Slant Magazine Sep 2019
40.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

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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Ken McKown ZTGD Sep 2019
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Kirstin Swalley Hardcore Gamer Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

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 …"

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Kyle Hanson Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2019
70.0 /100

"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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Lloyd Coombes Daily Star Sep 2019
60.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Martin Robinson Eurogamer Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"A stomping, stylish mech game that&s;s classy and clumsy in equal measure."

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Matt Miller Game Informer Sep 2019
55.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

20.0

"An easy skip, even if you like mecha-infused action"

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek Sep 2019
75.0 /100

"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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Miguel Moran TheSixthAxis Sep 2019
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Ollie Barder Forbes Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

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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Scott Baird DualShockers Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Daemon X Machina has amazing gameplay that is hindered by an overbearing story."

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Steve Watts GameSpot Sep 2019
70.0 /100

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

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70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

20.0

Story

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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Ty Sheedlo Screen Rant Sep 2019
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

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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Victor Sánchez IGN Spain Sep 2019
65.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

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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