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. 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
  2. greengrounds
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    I love the graphics and art the smooth frame rate, the giant mech action, character builder and customization. Very fun action and great multiplayer.
  3. egm954
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Super addictive! Nice visuals and gameplay. Story plot not important , more important drive action and Daemon X certainly give it to you! It’s way cool play in co-op ! Playing with great joy and fun ! Daemon X underestimated! Has great potential!
  4. CDizzness
    Sep 18, 2019
    10
    STOP REVIEW BOMBING GOOD GAMES!!! No game deserves a "0" rating, especially one of this calibur. This is one of the best mecha fighters I have played in the past 19 years. If you are a fan of the genre and own a Nintendo Switch, pick it up now!
  5. icetube3200
    Sep 22, 2019
    10
    I love this game. The artstyle, the music, the game play, the upgrades to your Arsenal and your body!

    I know that game isn't something for everyone, but it is my first Mech game and I so far it is my game of the year.

    Shout out to the Bear who sells ice cream. XD
  6. Megaradar
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    so this is one of my first reviews but i have vary conflicting feelings about this game so i wanted to talk about it.

    so daemon x machina is a mech based hunting rpg in the vain of armored core (AC) and monster hunter (MH). it honestly feels like a mix of the 2 and thats sort of a bad thing. i love both MH and AC but the game end up feeling a bit unfocused. it doesn't know if its wants    so this is one of my first reviews but i have vary conflicting feelings about this game so i wanted to talk about it.

    so daemon x machina is a mech based hunting rpg in the vain of armored core (AC) and monster hunter (MH).
    it honestly feels like a mix of the 2 and thats sort of a bad thing. i love both MH and AC but the game end up feeling a bit unfocused. it doesn't know if its wants to be a mech vs mech dogfight game or a fight hard big boss game like MH. now thats not saying the game is bad. if anything i feel its just needing of more updates' missions' and bosses. there was talks about a an update that will add a pvp mode (not sure if itll happen with the sales not looking great in the west) and that would be great it honestly needs something just a bit more but its not in the game yet so i cant give it a plus for that. in the long run the game is vary enjoyable and has lot of content it just doesnt feel focused enough.

    so far in my 20h balance is good ive played at least 7h online and nothing i have done or anyone else has seemed to strong. but on that same hand the game is a bit to easy it feels like it needs another set of online missions that makes the game far harder but on the other hand its also nice to just sit down turn off your mind and enjoy the cool action and good music.

    with that ya the music is good real good even if you don't plan to buy or play the game id still recommend going and looking for the soundtrack.

    the graphics are really really pleasing i love everything about it like i cant say anything bad on the style. buuuuuutttttttttt. the fps is good 90% of the time but there are some missions and maps that just hit it real real hard. there was an online mission in this cool forested city that was a 4v4 mech dog fight and until we took out a mech or 2 the fps was like at best 10 to 15 it was basically unplayable. the game id far far to fast for it like i was just bumping into building and wasnt able to do much without lock on. this was the only time i felt the fps ruin the game so dont take this part to hard on the game it was only 1 mission.

    personality. the game seems a bit bland on the outside but don't let the trailer fool you its not. going into an online lobby is always fun like super fun just being able to look and see everyone's mech and character you can just feel there play style and fashion sense through it all. and the amount of decals and armor pieces and color options are almost endless. theres over 200 decals that you can put on your mechs head' legs' chest' left and right arm separately raging anything from logos of mercenary groups to food items like pizza (even though a lot of them are Japanese words untranslated). every piece of armor has a choice to ether use a set paint option you unlock or a 3 color system.
    the gameplay is super smooth but lacks a little bit of feel like all the swords feel the same but some can swing more often and some do more damage some have really high knock back ect. but none feel unique and the same goes for most weapons in the game. this sort of goes back to what i was saying about if feeling unfocused this works well in a mech dog fight game but not in a boss slaying hunting game.

    now to end this. i love this game everything bad i had to say was a nitpick and is mostly focused as feed back to hopefully see improvements in updates or even hopefully a second game. i cant say this is the best switch game or even the best one of the month but its real good and ill probably be playing it and unlocking new stuff for years and thats says a lot i usually finish and drop games pretty fast. also ive been a long time mh fan (since mh1) and instead of playing mhw iceborn i was playing this and enjoying it far far more. please give this game a chance.    … Expand
  7. oceansoul1987
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Its not a 10. For me its a 8/10. But its definitly not a 0! Its a very good game that gets very repetitiv after a short time. But the Gameplay is so much fun and also the upgrades/loot is motivating! The missing of an interessting Story and the repetitiv Missiondesign are both minus (10-2=8). Graphics are stylish and fluid. And yes - at the beginning the informations at the HUD are veryIts not a 10. For me its a 8/10. But its definitly not a 0! Its a very good game that gets very repetitiv after a short time. But the Gameplay is so much fun and also the upgrades/loot is motivating! The missing of an interessting Story and the repetitiv Missiondesign are both minus (10-2=8). Graphics are stylish and fluid. And yes - at the beginning the informations at the HUD are very confusing. So much is on the HUD. But after a short time in, i dont look at it - or only the ones i really need. Theres also an option to disable most stuff. Im now 8h in and again. Its somehow something between Zone of the Enders and God Eater (more GE than Monster Hunter). Fast paced Mecha action. I love it!… Expand
  8. Jdd2102
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    El mejor juego de mecas que hay el frame rate es estable, la jugabilidad adictiva
  9. Lushen1212
    Oct 25, 2019
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de mecas que he probado en mi vida. Excelente videojuego para todos los amantes de las mecas.
  10. 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.
  11. Helldiver450
    Oct 26, 2019
    10
    Absolutely masterful! Easily one of the most captivating Mecha games since Gundam Breaker 3 and Armored Core 4 Answer. The aerial combat is fluid and responsive, the sound track brings powerful vibes similar to Hiroyuki Sawano, and the visuals are colorful, dynamic and rich with detail.
    If you love Zone Of The Enders, Armored Core, or Project Nimbus, you'll be guaranteed to fall in love with this.
  12. kokobe
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    정말 재밌는 게임입니다. 다들 꼭 한번 해보시길 추천 드립니다.
  13. Joes
    Sep 10, 2020
    10
    Creí que iba a ser un juego generico pero es muy bueno, sumamente recomendable
  14. LionStormito
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Jogo muito belo e divertido vcs precisam experimentar todo o conteúdo que esse jogo te dá
  15. Poophead64
    Sep 17, 2019
    10
    Great mech game reminds me of monster Hunter but wayyy faster. The story is a little forced and run of the mill but the gameplay is great
  16. Mad_Rat0
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Muito bom, poderia ser um pouco mais rápido mas de tudo ficou excelente.
    Jogar multiplayer é o ápice do jogo.
  17. cobradactyl
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    DxM is a great addition to any Armored Core lovers library. You will not be disappointed.

    Do not listen to the trolling review bombers that keep giving Switch exclusives zero ratings. This happened with FE Three Houses and Astral Chain.
  18. Killua_E
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    Me gustan los juegos de Mecha y este es uno de los mejores juegos de esa categoría que estoy y he jugado. Sin duda alguna se le debe apoyar para que hayan más juegos de este tipo
  19. jallaq
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    It is a big cure for the gamers who have craving for mecha games! The gamers who were children in 90s and 80s will feel they are in mecha heaven! Mecha is one of the best consepts that created in 80s for making games.
  20. RobotEnfurecido
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Gran juego de mechas. Apartado visual bastante original, buena música, gran variedad de armas y partes para personalizar tu robot. Ademas pese a ser un juego de su género el personaje humano también tiene relevancia en el gameplay y que se puede ir mejorando. Modo historia para un jugador, modo multijugador online y local. Probablemente de lo mejorcito en su género.
  21. D80
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    It's Armored Core with light Monster Hunter elements and technicolor battlefields. Either you like it or you're a casual that needs to go away.
  22. AllPlatforms
    Sep 13, 2019
    10
    Anther Nintendo exclusive being review bombed. Ignore the 0 scores armoured core fans fuming that it not on their machine and the usual Ps4 downvoters.

    This is a great niche mech game, well worth picking up if you like this kind of game.

    One of the very few mech games this generation.
  23. dante_452
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    Daemon x Machina es un juego recomendable para todos los amantes de los juegos de acción, los mechas e incluso a los fans de anime de la misma temática. Una acción frenética, acompañada de una genial banda sonora, una gran personalización, tanto del Outer como del Arsenal, y una historia llena de ciertos clichés del género, que nos irá recordando a diferentes sagas, pero con su toqueDaemon x Machina es un juego recomendable para todos los amantes de los juegos de acción, los mechas e incluso a los fans de anime de la misma temática. Una acción frenética, acompañada de una genial banda sonora, una gran personalización, tanto del Outer como del Arsenal, y una historia llena de ciertos clichés del género, que nos irá recordando a diferentes sagas, pero con su toque personal en un universo bien representado, adaptado y donde todo encaja.… Expand
  24. Oxen
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    I love it, it's basically AC3-esq Armored Core with characters, body horror, a more forgiving heat limit and hot swappable overboosts.
  25. RenYagamiEc
    Sep 14, 2019
    10
    New IP, new game to play! If you like fighting against giant bosses while controlling a giant robot then this is your game, and sorry about this but this review is now being bombed by the toxic PS4 community, looks like Astral Chain's story will be repeated!
  26. Yung_omlit
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    This game is brilliant. The graphics are unique and push the switch to its limits, the soundtrack is aggressive and matches the intense mech action, and the gameplay is intense, fast paced, and requires lots of skill. This is my game if the year 2019
  27. Chillingrad
    Sep 15, 2019
    10
    If you liked playing armored core then you will like it. Same developers, better story in my opinion.
  28. 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
  29. Bpjm92
    Sep 16, 2019
    10
    A very nice game :),daemon x machina deserve a chance :), hope more dlc upcoming if possible
  30. 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
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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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