Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Game
Game2020
DAEMON X MACHINA
Developer Marvelous Inc.
Daemon X Machina is a 2019 action game developed and published by Marvelous for the Nintendo Switch. A Windows port was released in 2020. A sequel, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, was released on September 5, 2025. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
336 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Oct 17, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
56
Mixed
99 positive · 77 negative
95% range 49–63%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 99 | 77 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 58 | 8 | 72 |
| Lemmy * | 2 | 1 | 13 |
| Mastodon * | 3 | 0 | 3 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
2,101 of 2,637 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
57% recommend · 103 yes, 78 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 181 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (5,789 of 6,881 positive).
The story and dialogue are widely criticized as atrocious, cringey, or forgettable. [1][2][3][4] Some reviewers note the game is best enjoyed on sale or as a budget alternative. [5][6][7][8]
Liked
Representative posts
- [2]
Looks like it should be incredible, giant mechs and anime styled fights like a possible variant of armored core but once you start playing, the excitement fades fast. The combat feels floaty, the missions blur together and the story sounds like it was written by an ai that just discovered what cool means. There’s no real sense of impact or progression, just endless noise and flashy explosions masking how shallow it …
- [4]
You play the game for 3 minutes then suffer though 10 to 15 minutes of terrible dialogue. Bosses go immune just so they can yapp for an extra 2 minutes. The dialogue itself is atrocious and everything is either vague or about characters I care nothing about, because there's like 40 of them and none of them get fleshed out over the course of the game. Spare yourself the suffering and just get an Armored Core game.
- [1]
It’s basically diet Armored Core with anime aesthetic. It's basically a watered down Armored Core game with a totally forgettable story. Not a bad game by any means though. DxM is by far not a bad game, but the story is atrocious with WAY too many forgettable characters and dialogue that's cringey even for anime fans. The gameplay itself feels like if AC4 had a baby with God Eater and Monster Hunter and queefed out …
- [9]
I was searching for a diet Armored Core 6 and Mechabreak for my potato, and recommendations led me to this game. And this game is AMAZING. It really scratches the mecha itch without demanding too much from my microwave. Dialogue is on God Eater level (if you know what I mean), but I'm here mainly to fly and shoot down other robots and I get what I'm looking for. Customization is less crazy compared to MASS Builder …
- [5]
pretty peak, but the gameplay can get dry and the customization is limited. if you want a high quality mech game, go play armored core 6. but for the poor man? this game is pretty great. 7/10 would recommend. PS. its on sale on CDkeys for $1.99
Summarised from 34 of the 305 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
DAEMON X MACHINA sits at 56% positive across 176 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
At launch, Daemon X Machina received "mixed or average reviews" according to review aggregator Metacritic. Fellow review aggregator OpenCritic assessed that the game received fair approval, being recommended by 46% of critics. Daemon X Machina launched at #4 on the Japanese charts, and #19 on the U.K. physical charts. As of October 2019, the game has sold more than 42,217 physical copies in Japan. Marvelous has stated that Daemon X Machina has done "very well" on the Nintendo Switch.
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 336 · most liked firstWe've seen some confusion about our upcoming #NintendoSwitch2 releases. Our physical editions for Rune Factory, STORY OF SEASONS, and Daemon X Machina in the West will feature the full game on the cartridge. Hope that helps clear things up. 👍
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Scarlet Saturday! The current vibe is thinking about Daemon X Machina! ngl Daemon X Machina was a tough game 😤 the mech combat was action-packed and thrilling, and the OST was shredding, it was an awesome experience! I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
positive · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Demo is up Steam store.steampowered.com/app/1342490/... US eShop www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro... US PSN store.playstation.com/en-us/produc... XBL www.xbox.com/en-us/games/... Progress transfers to full game
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy Yuyuko Tuesday! The current vibe is thinking about Daemon X Machina! ngl Daemon X Machina was a tough game 😤 the mech combat was awesome, and the soundtrack shredded, it was an action-packed and thrilling experience! I hope you have a wonderful day, I send love and positivity your way 💛☺️
positive · AI labelView post →Banger OST time! This is one of the mission themes in Daemon X Machina! This track is tough 😤 the guitars and drums steal the show on this track, their energy levels are through the roof! The synths do a fantastic job of backing this sound up as well, it's a bumping track from an awesome game!
positive · AI labelView post →Banger OST time! This is the theme for the mercenary group West VII in Daemon X Machina! All of the mercenary group themes in this game slap 😤 the main instruments present are the guitars and drums, both of which are unrelenting and tear it up! The lowkey vocals that are mixed in are a nice touch!
positive · AI labelView post →Hey hey gamers it’s time for more cool robot game! We’re hopping back into the new Daemon X Machina! twitch.tv/Rose_Waltz
neutral · AI labelView post →This track is called "Battle Dance"! Daemon X Machina is a certified cool game 😎 it was an awesome experience! Piloting a mech in the game was a blast, air and ground combat was a ton of fun and felt intense! The Colossal Immortal battles were also so crazy, I loved em 🥹 it was a fantastic game!
positive · AI labelView post →don't tell my wife that I'm posting deals on my honeymoon but this deal is too good not to post O_O Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion Limited Edition (Switch 2) physical release [not a game key card!] is only $49.91 on Amazon Prime: amzn.to/4nOnHtR #ad that's less than the standard edition!
neutral · AI labelView post →Surprised people are complaining about what games they showed at the direct. New Mario Kart, Exclusive FromSoft game, Kirby Air Riders, Daemon x Machina, new Zelda, open-world Donkey Kong game is a very strong lineup for a new console. Console launch periods almost always suck.
neutral · AI labelView post →It’s basically diet Armored Core with anime aesthetic. It's basically a watered down Armored Core game with a totally forgettable story. Not a bad game by any means though. DxM is by far not a bad game, but the story is atrocious with WAY too many forgettable characters and dialogue that's cringey even for anime fans. The gameplay itself feels like if AC4 had a baby with God Eater and Monster Hunter and queefed out a premie mech baby with some questionable design decisions. But the gameplay…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Looks like it should be incredible, giant mechs and anime styled fights like a possible variant of armored core but once you start playing, the excitement fades fast. The combat feels floaty, the missions blur together and the story sounds like it was written by an ai that just discovered what cool means. There’s no real sense of impact or progression, just endless noise and flashy explosions masking how shallow it all is. It’s the kind of game that is trying to replicate those corny animes…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't think this is indicative of what it will be around the world, because Daemon X Machina doesn't show up as a game-key card in the US stores.
neutral · AI labelView post →We spent two hours with Marvelous Games' upcoming Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion during IGN Live, and it looks to expand on its predecessor in every way through new features and even a card game. Our branching path preview: www.rpgsite.net/preview/1767...
neutral · AI labelView post →New video on the channel! Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is now my favorite mech game of all time and I explain why. Enjoy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=YAZT...
positive · AI labelView post →Daemon x Machina : Titanic Scion is gonna be so slept on I feel like. I've really been enjoying the demo. It feels like a really super ambitious AA game, something that I feel isn't as common anymore and I love it for that. It's got like the DNA of multiple things in it but it somehow works lol.
positive · AI labelView post →I just beat the main campaign for Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion And bruh. This game is now among my top 10 favorite games of all time. This game has SOUL.
positive · AI labelView post →pretty peak, but the gameplay can get dry and the customization is limited. if you want a high quality mech game, go play armored core 6. but for the poor man? this game is pretty great. 7/10 would recommend. PS. its on sale on CDkeys for $1.99
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Heading out to get my workout done and then I'll be jumping into the new Daemon X Machina game on stream. Prob 2ish hrs from now.
neutral · AI labelView post →Really wanna do a mech game so thinking of mayeb starting Daemon x Machina (a game i have had for years now) on stream this weekend.
neutral · AI labelView post →Ahead of its launch later this week, we have a feature covering Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion across PS5, Nintendo Switch 2, Steam Deck, and ROG Ally going over our impressions for the full game with the day one patch, load times, and our thoughts on each version: www.rpgsite.net/feature/1832...
neutral · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion free demo is now available on PS5, Xbox, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC Steam with progress carrying over to the full game: www.rpgsite.net/news/18185-d...
neutral · AI labelView post →Haven't played enough of the Titanic Scion demo but the vibe I get from it really is "for Daemon X Machina we basically did Armored Core, but now FromSoft made AC6 so we can just make a Freak Game for Weirdos"
neutral · AI labelView post →This track is called "Panzer Crown"! Daemon X Machina is still one of the coolest games I've played this year 😤 tbh it's pretty underrated! The game makes piloting a mech feel so cool, and the battles are so thrilling! Still need to get to the sequel tho 😅 it's on my shortlist of games to play!
positive · AI labelView post →Hey folks, as someone who love Armored Core and worked on Armored Core 2, I super strongly recommend Daemon X Machina, my favorite Coreslike game! Kenichiro Tsukuda, long-time former producer of the AC series (yes, he produced AC2) worked on it as did other former AC devs. It's super great!
positive · AI labelView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Iris (Daemon X Machina)
neutral · AI labelView post →10/10 game, story is nothing to talk about but if you want a mech game that isnt mechabreak and you cant buy armored core 6 because your poor like me, get this game on when it goes on sale
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →My comment response to the “Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion Isn’t a Mech Game” sentiment I touched on this a good bit in the video but I figured I’d put this here for future reference since I didn’t really want to center the video around that
neutral · AI labelView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Hex (Daemon X Machina)
neutral · AI labelView post →[Steam] DAEMON X MACHINA ($9.99 / 80% off).
neutral · AI labelView post →Anyways, Daemon x Machina is the best game ever bc I can make Tlaz in it
positive · AI labelView post →the demo for the new Daemon X Machina game is much more extensive than i would've expected and while the game itself certain needs a little fine tuning i am, BAFFLED by how much fun i've been having with it. And im gonna say it. Its kinda like Anthem
neutral · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion Limited Edition (Switch 2 / PS5 / Xbox) physical release is 20% off at GameStop: bit.ly/3EjKXOM $79.99 game is on the game card (not a GKC release)
neutral · AI labelView post →I'm so torn of if I actually like this game or not. It's like a 6/10 at best and the writing for all but like 2 characters is abysmal. The gameplay has ideas that are just not thought through at all and it confuses itself alot. Femto is a resource you can spend doing 1 of 3 power modes, all with upsides and downsides. However, I never used anything but the speed one for occasional traversal because that same resource is used for a shadow clone that fights independently and takes aggro for…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion (Switch 2) physical release might be $37.49 on Amazon if you have a coupon on this page: amzn.to/467lmmS #ad true physical release (not a Game-Key Card)
neutral · AI labelView post →Day 6 kicking off with more Daemon X Machina. This game is basically Monster Hunter meets Armored Core with a sprinkle of Anthem. youtube.com/live/ZxoKT_b...
neutral · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (Switch 2) physical release is 44% off on Amazon: bit.ly/4hpNYxP $39.00 game is on card if you want to find more deals on Switch 2 physicals with game on card check my website: www.dekudeals.com/switch-2-phy...
neutral · AI labelView post →Even by Anime standards the writing, dialogue and characters are atrociously bad. The graphical presentation is kinda nice, but the gameplay is really simplistic and gets stale very fast early on. I honestly don't understand how this even has positive reviews.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →give it a chance on a discounted moment. The game is entertaining but don't expect any real challenge, balancing of guns and awesome story.... I am half way thru and that's the summary o_o
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion is coming to Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC this September!
neutral · AI labelView post →This looks particularly bad when a much better mech game (DAEMON X MACHINA 2) was shown off today
negative · AI labelView post →I was searching for a diet Armored Core 6 and Mechabreak for my potato, and recommendations led me to this game. And this game is AMAZING. It really scratches the mecha itch without demanding too much from my microwave. Dialogue is on God Eater level (if you know what I mean), but I'm here mainly to fly and shoot down other robots and I get what I'm looking for. Customization is less crazy compared to MASS Builder (Demo), but gameplay is way more satisfying imo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a fantastic next step for the series and improves upon everything I had hoped for, and it's very playable on the #SteamDeck. A copy was provided by Marvelous/XSEED for review. steamdeckhq.com/game-reviews...
positive · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion (Switch 2) is $29.99 on Amazon Prime: amzn.to/467lmmS #ad game is on card
neutral · AI labelView post →Monthly Art Challenge: June Video game: Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion I recently got this game when it was on sale for 80% off, I had alot of fun with this game! one major difference from the previous game is that the arsenals are now exo-suits instead of mechs, but the gameplay is still awesome!
positive · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina Is a solid C- The Why? The Good: The gameplay is clean, with a lot of customizable options for your mecha, weapons, and designs; very much true to its genre, and if you're a fan, you're going to like this part of the game. The acting is good. If you like anime, there's a ton of talented actors and some famous voices. The Bad: The story; what I found confusing throughout the game was how it seemed like you're just a passenger. It's a jumble of lines just strung together.…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The worlds most shallow mech game I have played. Extremely dry game feel, hold 2 buttons to win gameplay loop and unsatisfying feedback. The story is also incredibly cringey, and the characters never stop talking.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →You play the game for 3 minutes then suffer though 10 to 15 minutes of terrible dialogue. Bosses go immune just so they can yapp for an extra 2 minutes. The dialogue itself is atrocious and everything is either vague or about characters I care nothing about, because there's like 40 of them and none of them get fleshed out over the course of the game. Spare yourself the suffering and just get an Armored Core game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Bone Box (Daemon X Machina)
neutral · AI labelView post →Honestly I don't really have an issue with the writing as in there's far far worse, but it's not good either. I basically got this because it scratches that looter shooter itch without as much time commitment as AC6. AC6 is probably better but it's also harder by a mile and sometimes I just want to shoot stuff without needing to sweat yk?
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This kind of stuff was what turned me off the Armored Core "Spiritual Successor" game Daemon X Machina. So many fights involved scripted foes where it wasn't obvious they were scripted as undefeatable until I'd burned out half my ammunition.
negative · AI labelView post →Story and dialogue is just horrifically bad. Passable shooter if you like mechs and skip everything they say.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Perfect ☐ Beautiful ☑ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Okay ☐ Bad ☐ Very stylized ☐ They're what they should be for what the game is ☐ MS Paint could make something better ---{ Gameplay }--- ☑ Fantastic ☐ Excellent ☐ Perfect ☐ Good ☐ It's just gameplay ☐ Meh ☐ Bad, but playable ☐ Just go watch paint dry ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Amazing ☐ Very good ☑ Good ☐ Not to bad ☐ Alright ☐ Bad ☐ My ears are bleeding ---{ Audience }---…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Next game is Daemon X Machina! ngl I've pushed this one off for way longer than I should've lmao it looks hype af tho! I loved Gundam when I was a kid and this game looks like a mech anime in game form! Super excited to get into this one!
positive · AI labelView post →The Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game is streaming two English-dubbed videos to highlight the game's Reclaimers and Neun factions.
neutral · AI labelView post →Daemon x Machina: Titanic Scion game streams a combat trailer:
neutral · AI labelView post →Today’s Black Video Game Character: Artist (Daemon X Machina)
neutral · AI labelView post →Daemon X Machina Titanic Scion (Switch 2) physical release is $21.99 at PNP Games: bit.ly/4xhLUgC #ad game is on card
neutral · AI labelView post →Do you enjoy long stretches of terrible voice acting and having your gameplay interrupted every 30 seconds so you can experience the most boring-ass basic ♥♥♥♥♥ shonen anime plot against your will? Then man is this the game for you!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As other players have said, the character don't shut up, the gameplay loop is tiresome and the voice-acting and story are drier than a bucket of sand left out in the height of summer. I really tried to like this game with the time I put into it, good thing I bought it on sale.
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