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 146
  2. Mixed: 18 out of 146
  3. Negative: 23 out of 146
  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. Rinzler40
    Apr 16, 2021
    9
    Okay...this game came out of nowhere and completely surprised me. I played the demo and about 3 missions in I was hooked. There are so manyOkay...this game came out of nowhere and completely surprised me. I played the demo and about 3 missions in I was hooked. There are so many mech games and third person shooters that do it wrong, and DXM simply does it right. Sure the dialog and story is a bit anime...but you can skip through it. Gameplay is solid, literally like fighting in the robotech world...missiles, cannons, acid guns, sniper rifles, laser swords....this is armored core on steroids
    and my bro and I love it. Really, play the demo, see if you like it....missions are short and not overbearing.....Similar to the short missions of god eater with more emphasis on shooting and flying. It’s great, really enjoying it....I’m really puzzled why this one didn’t make it to other consoles.    … Expand
  6. fenrishero
    Sep 14, 2019
    8
    A mech game in the spirit of Armored Core, it does an great job solving the 3D movement issue that've plagued mech games, and it does manageA mech game in the spirit of Armored Core, it does an great job solving the 3D movement issue that've plagued mech games, and it does manage to look good in a slightly stylized way. Combat is reptitive, but you can mix it up with different weapon loadouts. But man, the story is just a mess. The characters are generally fine, with english voice acting ranging from good to not good. The story in Daemon x Machina is like, the most amazing collection of words. You'd think that if you put that many words together they'd have to have either some structure or be a dead giveaway that they were assembed at random. But somehow, it's clear that someone has arranged these words, yet it is also not possible that anyone wrote this story. It has no purpose other than to seemingly keep the rest of the game from collapsing in on itself and crushing the solid gameplay and loot collecting. It's like story equivalent of packing peanuts.

    If you want a new Armored Core game, this is it, but if you're looking for a game with a story that explains itself or does something, this game is not for you.    … Expand
  7. Galix
    Apr 12, 2020
    7
    Juego que no está mal para quienes les gusten los mechas o los juegos de acción pero que puede no ser lo más recomendable para el resto.

    Lo    Juego que no está mal para quienes les gusten los mechas o los juegos de acción pero que puede no ser lo más recomendable para el resto.

    Lo bueno:
    - El apartado artístico es bastante bueno, tanto en el diseño de mechas como en el colorido de los escenarios.
    - Las opciones de personalización son muy amplias.
    - La jugabilidad es notable. Directa e intuitiva.
    - La gran variedad de armas y armaduras con distintos efectos que ofrecen un amplio abanico de opciones a la hora de combatir.
    - La banda sonora espectacular.

    Lo malo:
    - La historia tarda en arrancar y no es gran cosa.
    - El escaso o directamente inexistente carisma de los personajes.
    - La similitud en la gran mayoría de las misiones que hace que se vuelva algo repetitivo.
    - La sensación continua de principio a fin de que nuestro personaje no tiene voz ni voto en el desarrollo de la historia.
    - Si bien no se ve mal, gráficamente podría haber dado bastante más de sí.
    - Conseguir todos los coleccionables es realmente tedioso y el incentivo para hacerlo es insuficiente.    … 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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