Daemon X Machina

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 304 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 216 out of 304
  2. Mixed: 39 out of 304
  3. Negative: 49 out of 304
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  1. Camillenes
    Sep 27, 2019
    9
    Faz muito tempo que esperava por um game de Mecha. Estou jogando e confirmo que os graficos em celshading são perfeitos sem quebra de poligonos. O gameplay é rpido e estævel, tem muitas customizações, armas e tabela de trofêls. História longa com muitos Personagens. Só gostaria de que melhorassem a conversa deles durante as missões, não sei inglês ou japonês para entender tão rápido, masFaz muito tempo que esperava por um game de Mecha. Estou jogando e confirmo que os graficos em celshading são perfeitos sem quebra de poligonos. O gameplay é rpido e estævel, tem muitas customizações, armas e tabela de trofêls. História longa com muitos Personagens. Só gostaria de que melhorassem a conversa deles durante as missões, não sei inglês ou japonês para entender tão rápido, mas isso não atrapalha minhas batalhasentender rapidad… Expand
  2. Hyph
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    I own this game on both the SWITCH and STEAM....

    It's an amazing game plain and simple. I grew up with Armored Core/Mech Assault/Mech Warrior/Robotech games and I always loved them. This game feels incredibly fun to play...the controls and combat are a lot of fun. You will spend a lot of time customizing/coloring your mech. Hopefully there is a sequel with a more fleshed out    I own this game on both the SWITCH and STEAM....

    It's an amazing game plain and simple.
    I grew up with Armored Core/Mech Assault/Mech Warrior/Robotech games and I always loved them.

    This game feels incredibly fun to play...the controls and combat are a lot of fun.

    You will spend a lot of time customizing/coloring your mech.

    Hopefully there is a sequel with a more fleshed out story and competitive multiplayer...that would be a dream come true.    … Expand
  3. garyw_81
    Jun 12, 2020
    9
    fantastic game, not sure why noone is playing this. I don't even like these mech games but decided to dive in after playing the demo and I haven't been dissapointed, excellent combat system and a good story to boot.
    Maybe the visuals aren't the best,bu certainly not the worst I've seen. would reccomend at least playing the demo if it's stioll avsailable, you may surprise yourself.
  4. cronft
    Dec 7, 2019
    4
    generally alright game, but, BUT there some weird things what could be improved upon
    the enemies are either weaklings or move like crazy
    then the bloody final boss requiring you to use a mechanic you never or rarely use on the rest of the game, and there is also what the hp and dmg of the final boss are simply stupid, forcing you to change completely how you played the whole game before    generally alright game, but, BUT there some weird things what could be improved upon
    the enemies are either weaklings or move like crazy
    then the bloody final boss requiring you to use a mechanic you never or rarely use on the rest of the game, and there is also what the hp and dmg of the final boss are simply stupid, forcing you to change completely how you played the whole game before that point    … Expand
  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 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, acidOkay...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. Joes
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Creí que iba a ser un juego generico pero es muy bueno, sumamente recomendable
  7. luis2667
    Sep 23, 2019
    8
    Juego divertido, excelente acción, buenas mecánicas de juego, muchos elementos de personalización para tu arsenal, música nada destacable, buenos gráficos, no tan fluido pero no se notan los tirones con tanta acción, cumple con ser divertido, pero no es destacable como para ser mas de un 8
  8. monty200
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    i like the game the story is great i give it a 7/10 game play 9/10 but one thing that could make this game way better is a pvp mode that more like pilots vs pilots
  9. Bpjm92
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    A very nice game :),daemon x machina deserve a chance :), hope more dlc upcoming if possible
  10. Drumheller
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    I gave a 10 to counter review bombing, i think the game is more like a 7-9 depending on your preferences.

    Graphics: 10/10 I like them but i can see people disliking it, little much red overall, looks good in handheld and TV. Sound: 8/10 Not much to say here, decent but nothing special. Gameplay: 10/10 Its my first mech game and i love everything about the gameplay so far, very action    I gave a 10 to counter review bombing, i think the game is more like a 7-9 depending on your preferences.

    Graphics: 10/10 I like them but i can see people disliking it, little much red overall, looks good in handheld and TV.

    Sound: 8/10
    Not much to say here, decent but nothing special.

    Gameplay: 10/10
    Its my first mech game and i love everything about the gameplay so far, very action heavy with tons of customizations, good amount of secrets hidden around the maps.

    Story: I can't rate that one since i skipped all of the cutscenes zu for. But i heared its pretty mediocre so i would say this is the games weakest point. Anyway i dont play ot for the story same as the Monster Hunter series.    … Expand
  11. mendozacaos
    Sep 16, 2019
    9
    un excelente juego , con su propia personalidad en la mecánica de juego, fácil de entender los controles par los que le gusta las mecas.
  12. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Este no es un juego para todo el mundo; pero si eres fan de los Armored Core o de Zone of the Enders, te encantará, ya que su diseño artístico peculiar, sumado a la cantidad de opciones que tienen los Mechas, y su adictiva jugabilidad, hacen de este un título bastante interesante, que pienso que se le debe dar una oportunidad. No llega con la etiqueta de gran exclusivo de Switch, pero esoEste no es un juego para todo el mundo; pero si eres fan de los Armored Core o de Zone of the Enders, te encantará, ya que su diseño artístico peculiar, sumado a la cantidad de opciones que tienen los Mechas, y su adictiva jugabilidad, hacen de este un título bastante interesante, que pienso que se le debe dar una oportunidad. No llega con la etiqueta de gran exclusivo de Switch, pero eso no le quita el mérito.… Expand
  13. Jehutylv10
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    After 30 hours of experience, I can say that it's been a while that I haven't had such a good mech game, IGN's 6.5 score is definitely written by someone who knows nothing about mech game.
  14. Cyrekt
    Sep 18, 2019
    9
    It's not perfect, but once you adjust your controls and HUD to your likings, movement and combat is actually quite smooth and satisfying, all done in a very appealing and eyepopping artstyle. They really did an amazing job listening to feedback and learning from the issues of the Prototype demo, and I commend them for it If you like mecha games consider supporting what they're doing withIt's not perfect, but once you adjust your controls and HUD to your likings, movement and combat is actually quite smooth and satisfying, all done in a very appealing and eyepopping artstyle. They really did an amazing job listening to feedback and learning from the issues of the Prototype demo, and I commend them for it If you like mecha games consider supporting what they're doing with this. It may not be Armored Core but give them the support they deserve and the next game could very well be the perfect mecha game we've been waiting for… Expand
  15. Andrey4
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Amazing game! Best meha fight I'm ever seen! excellent switch optimization in all modes.
  16. 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 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    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
  17. moongtakk
    Sep 30, 2019
    10
    이 게임 제작자의 가장 큰 실수는 데모를 공개한 것임. 데모때문에 너무 저평가 받고 있음. 아머드코어의 추억에 빠져있는 사람들에겐 분명 박할 수 있으나 스위치에서 보기드문 메카닉물에 파고들 요소도 충분히 많음. 스토리는 다소 엉성하나 그 외의 것들로 커버됨.
  18. Vesmeth
    Oct 9, 2019
    9
    I really love this game, but it's not for everyone, like every mecha game it's a bit repetitive and the story isn't bad but still full of cliches. On the other hand the fights and the customization are incredibly good and the online co-op is very fun, i spent a massive amount of time shooting enormous machines to get new parts for my mecha and planning the right strategy to kill some bosses.
  19. Pollux357
    Oct 10, 2019
    10
    If your an Armored core fan buy it you know what your here for. I do want to see it go further but am more than happy with how it is.
  20. UmAlguem
    Dec 15, 2020
    10
    Muito underrated merece mais atenção, jogos de mecha nunca recebem a atenção que merecem.
  21. JolyStars
    Nov 1, 2019
    4
    The game is too boring, just launched it already tired, I immediately said that the game will not be very and I was right
  22. Bloodborne98
    Nov 6, 2019
    5
    Great game play great story and I highly recommend this game its litrally the best game I've played in years compared to mech warrior this ultimately comes very close plus its awesome you can get out of your mech if it becomes destroyed and fight as the pilot as well really awesome
  23. Pxel_Dennis
    Jan 2, 2021
    7
    Armored core-like games are disappeared from the market even if people love them, this one is a try to revive the genre but it fails because they tried to make it more casual-friendly ruining almost all aspects of it.
  24. Donutofdeath
    Oct 29, 2020
    9
    While a little rough around the edges the core gameplay of this game is an absolute blast and I personally have never played a mech game executed with this level of detail or that came anywhere near being this engaging ( I’m leaving Titan Fall out of this since they’re so different but TF is awesome too) it’s a good time for sure and the Mission Menu bgm track slaps.
  25. Magenta1991
    Nov 14, 2019
    7
    Es divertido pero no más allá de eso, para los amantes del Mecha sin duda debe ser un tesoro, se agradece que sigan apostando por este genero para que llegue a occidente. Vale la pena probarlo solo por el gameplay. La historia es mala y la música cumple.
  26. Brayanrdz2510
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    el juego tiene bastantes cosas buenas, pero una de ellas no es la historia. es bastante frenetico y cuenta con mucha edicion de personaje y de mecha. si puedes compralo, no te va a decepcionar
    le doy este 8 por que la historia es algo meh solo por eso.
  27. unnamedcritic
    Dec 19, 2019
    9
    Underrated. Controls are fine, especially for those familiar with armored core. If your mecha feels clunky then you aren't building correctly to your play style, it's good that they kept the spirit of AC and had not gone dynasty warriors with mechs.
  28. withinmyself
    Feb 15, 2020
    5
    I am so tired of games getting fluffed reviews from playtime in the first few hours. This turns into a rouge like game with stupidly impossible missions that are no longer fun any more. Which REALLY sucks because I REALLY liked this game. I think some of the missions might even be bugged or something too. It's really too bad because this is the best damn mech game I've played sinceI am so tired of games getting fluffed reviews from playtime in the first few hours. This turns into a rouge like game with stupidly impossible missions that are no longer fun any more. Which REALLY sucks because I REALLY liked this game. I think some of the missions might even be bugged or something too. It's really too bad because this is the best damn mech game I've played since Titanfall 2 and I was looking forward to putting a ton of hours into this and now I just can't. Trust me though.,.. I WILL TRY LOL/... but I know it won't let me..... please fix this game?????? thank you… Expand
  29. Oldskoolberk
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    I'm at a loss on how this game has "mixed" reviews. It has solid graphics, solid controls, excellent challenges, and a lot of options for designs and weapon selections. If the knocks are that it is too challenging at times and the mech warrior/robotech argument and how it is past its era then the knocks are weak as weak can get out. Its an excellent game to play. The storyline ofntheI'm at a loss on how this game has "mixed" reviews. It has solid graphics, solid controls, excellent challenges, and a lot of options for designs and weapon selections. If the knocks are that it is too challenging at times and the mech warrior/robotech argument and how it is past its era then the knocks are weak as weak can get out. Its an excellent game to play. The storyline ofnthe game probably needs a few tweaks though… Expand
  30. jessecarpenter0
    Feb 18, 2020
    9
    I think that the game is pretty cool. 10/10 - 1/10 = 9/10 because I wish the campaign was like Halo. I don’t like the missions.
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Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 68
  2. Mixed: 35 out of 68
  3. Negative: 2 out of 68
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 28, 2020
    70
    Daemon X Machina has a lot of personality when it comes to moment-to-moment action, but everything else sometimes feels like an afterthought. [Issue #42 – October 2019, p. 72]
  2. 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.
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  3. PLAY! Zine
    Oct 16, 2019
    85
    The best description is this is basically Armored Core X Gundam. It has great mech and character customizations, fast and chaotic combat and a good enough story. If you have a Switch and are a mech fan then this game is a must buy.
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