Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion review

My brain loves the idea of vast open worlds, immersive gameplay, and badass, killer combat! However, in reality, I often find this overwhelming, daunting, and just a step too far. My limited gaming hours prevent me from truly chucking myself into the moment, and I worry that I’ll never be able to complete the game I’m playing. This is exactly how I felt about Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion! It is a huge open-world game that dumps information, combat, equipment, and other bits at your feet.

Though there is plenty to see, do, and manage, it slowly clicks into place. The result is a hectic but manageable action-adventure mech title that rarely falls flat. This sequel was developed and published by Marvelous Inc. It is a single-player and online game. I didn’t tackle the latter option, so my review will focus on the solo experience. This was a truly fascinating endeavour where sci-fi, customisation, and exploration are key elements.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion tells one hell of a story.

If you love to be chucked into a story filled with energy, drama, and combat, then Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will be your cup of tea. The game chucks a barrage of jaw-dropping moments from the off. However, once the dust settles, things take a much more serene pace. I didn’t stray too far off the core story route, and things took a while to pick up. This was a small mercy as I don’t think I could have coped with things otherwise.

You play the role of a fighter from the Axiom forces. They discover a disgraceful military plot, and they wish to have no part of it. Accordingly, they must work with Nerve to escape the space base and land in an area known as the Garden. Armed with a mech suit called an Arsenal, you must fly, shoot, slice, dice, and run between missions, side quests, and everything in between.

Incredible action.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion delivers a truly mesmerising world that is filled with surprises, enemies, and danger. There are enemy troops, caves, and the Immortals. These aggressive monsters have absorbed too much Femto energy and are a pain in your ass. As you explore the world, you must scavenge from corpses, loot boxes, and equip your mech the best you can.

Alongside this, you must balance your approach with the equipment you find. If you are too heavy, this will undermine nimble and rapid movement. Alternatively, if you go lightweight, you will have your ass kicked and be vulnerable to heavy attacks. Either approach has its benefits, but you must find the right choice for you.

Customisation.

Customisation is not normally my thing. I can take or leave cosmetic ideas as I feel they are a waste of time. I think the developers feel this way because most customisation options impact the gameplay. Different weapons and armour create a new Arsenal and way of thinking. Additionally, there is a wide range of weapons to pick from. I loved the combination of fast melee weapons and rapid-fire guns. Nipping between my foes and avoiding the blows of the Immortals was genuinely rewarding.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion will make your eyes water.

Keeping on top of the action was no mean feat. The mechs shift and move at eye-watering speeds. Moreover, the world is so huge that it can be tough to keep on top of what you are doing. If you wish, you can lose yourself in your surroundings and forget the main quest. Alternatively, you can grab a horse or other vehicles and keep yourself on track. The visuals deliver impressive cinematic and smooth and hellish animation. The result is enjoyable combat that is memorable and fun.

The audio doesn’t disappoint either. Voiceover work is good, and the acting is delivered well. This helps progress the story, and I can’t remember any genuinely poor moments. I played this without headphones, and I think this was a mistake. I can imagine that a quality pair of gaming headphones will deliver a truly immersive experience that blows your mind and your eardrums.

Excellent controls.

A game this big could have been horrible to play. There are so many things to do, collect, and kill that it should have been messy. Fortunately, the developer has incorporated an exceptional tutorial and impressive UI to keep you on track. Though I still made mistakes and the volume of information was uncomfortable, everything was well considered.

I lost hours to this sci-fi trek. The quests are fantastic, and going down a rabbit hole is easily done. Furthermore, the customisation leads to new tactics and a different way of thinking. As such, there is plenty of replay value and a massive world to explore.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is a great addition to the series.

If you are looking for a badass and hellishly big game to keep you busy, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion should tick those boxes. Moreover, if you love sci-fi, exploration, customisation, massive battles, and an impressive story, this will be right up your street. Though it put me out of my comfort zone, I didn’t regret a thing, and I recommend taking a look at it in the Xbox store!