Info about Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion:

Official game description:
Digital Deluxe Edition
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The Digital Deluxe Edition and Super Digital Deluxe Edition of _Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion_ both include the base game and additional DLC that will release over several months. The Super Digital Deluxe Edition also includes a digital art book and soundtrack that deliver new depth and detail of the world of _Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion_.
Downloadable Contents Available at Launch
*   Base Game
*   Digital Art Book & Soundtrack (Super Digital Deluxe Edition only)
*   Special Weapon SFX Set
*   Arsenal Appearance Set
Downloadable Contents Available after Launch
*   Expansion Pack "Into the Abyss"
*   Reclaimers Outer Appearance Set
*   Sovereign Axiom Outfit Appearance Set
Digital Pre-Order Bonus
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*   Arsenal Skin - Bahamut
*   Beguiling Suit (Outer Suit)
*   Special Equipment - Victorious Gleam (Laser Sword)
Digital Purchase Bonus
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*   Special Equipment - Variable Breadth (Longbow)
*   Bonus Attachment Set 1
*   Bonus Item Set
About the Game
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Become the ultimate high-tech warrior in an action-packed new entry in the Daemon X Machina series. Fly into battle in your customized Arsenal, unleashing a variety of attacks tailored to your playstyle. Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous open world on land or in the air. After taking down your foes, collect their weapons and equipment, and upgrade your skills to expand your options on the battlefield. Suit up for a dark sci-fi story where you can face the titanic boss battles alone or with up to two other players online. New and veteran Daemon X Machina players alike will find a worthy adventure in the latest from Marvelous First Studio.
A Titanic Evolution
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Daemon X Machina’s high-octane armored action debuts on a new generation of platforms, bringing with it an epic sci-fi adventure, gameplay that’s accessible to newcomers, and an expanded scope sure to satisfy returning fans.
Together You Can Make a Difference
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Cooperative multiplayer means you never truly fight alone. Team up with friends online to tackle the epic story and boss battles together.
Build a Better You
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Now a nimble suit of armor, your Arsenal can be fully customized both in design and in loadout, with the ability to craft or salvage new elements.
Beautiful and Deadly
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Explore an alien planet in your Arsenal as you battle against mechanical and organic enemies. Trek through the vast open world on foot, fly through the skies, or when all else fails, gallop on horseback across plains, swamps, mountains, and more.

Release date: Sep 5, 2025

Categories: Mech Combat, Open-World Exploration, Cooperative Multiplayer, Mech Customization, Real-time Combat, Loot-Driven Combat System, Character Progression


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Highly Enjoyable & Improved Sequel (weight 0.99): Players find the game to be a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering an enjoyable and addicting gameplay experience. Many highlight the fun combat, extensive customization, and overall quality as reasons for their positive reception, often noting it as a great sequel.
- Fulfills Mech Game Desires (weight 0.39): The game successfully caters to fans of mech-themed games, often being compared favorably to titles like Anthem and Armored Core. Reviewers appreciate its blend of open-world, hack-and-slash, and mech customization elements, fulfilling a niche many have been seeking.
- Deep Mech Customization (weight 0.25): The customization system for mechs (Arsenals) is a major highlight, offering extensive options for both aesthetics and gameplay optimization. Players enjoy creating unique builds and appreciate the intricate designs and varied choices available.
- Engaging Open World (weight 0.19): The open world is praised for being beautiful, addictive, and well-structured. It provides freedom for exploration, looting, and offers various activities like world bosses and mini-games, creating a rewarding progression cycle.
- Good Performance & Graphics (weight 0.16): Many players report smooth performance on various PC setups, including those with newer graphics cards, often achieving high frame rates at max settings. The game's graphics are considered good, with an improved visual quality compared to its predecessor.
- Satisfying Combat Experience (weight 0.15): Combat is generally well-received, described as unique, breathtaking, and particularly improved in its melee aspects. The fast-paced action and responsive controls contribute to an enjoyable and often addicting fighting experience.
- Intriguing Story & Lore (weight 0.11): The game's story is described as good, intriguing, and having potential. While not always brilliant, it manages to keep players engaged and entertained, offering a deeper narrative experience.
- Rewarding Loot & Progression (weight 0.11): The game features an engaging loot farming system with diverse collection elements and growth systems. The Diablo-like equipment drops and balanced upgrade rhythm prevent stat inflation, making progression satisfying for players who enjoy min-maxing.
- Effective Multiplayer & Cross-Play (weight 0.09): The game offers functional and enjoyable multiplayer, including seamless co-op with friends and cross-play support. Issues with cross-play were quickly addressed, contributing to a positive online experience.
- Intuitive & Responsive Controls (weight 0.07): Players find the controls satisfying and easy to use, especially with a controller, which enhances immersion in mech operation. The lock-on feature further contributes to a comfortable gameplay experience.
- Minimal Critical Issues (weight 0.07): A significant number of players report not encountering critical issues or problems often mentioned in negative reviews. This suggests a relatively stable and polished experience for many users.
- Acceptable Loading Times (weight 0.05): Loading times are generally considered acceptable, often not exceeding ten seconds, especially in offline mode. This contributes to a smoother overall gameplay flow.
- Engaging Boss Battles (weight 0.05): Boss enemies are typically engaging and offer reasonable difficulty, providing a sense of achievement upon defeat. Players can also gain abilities and buffs from overcoming these challenges.

Common complaints:
- Overpriced and Underperforming (weight 0.53): Players widely feel the game is significantly overpriced for its quality, citing numerous issues including poor performance, clunky gameplay, and subpar graphics. Many compare it unfavorably to AAA titles or even its predecessor, suggesting it's not worth the investment.
- Excessively Long Loading Times (weight 0.49): A major point of frustration is the extremely long loading times, particularly when fast traveling, entering arenas, or playing online. Players report waiting minutes for simple transitions, significantly disrupting gameplay flow and making the experience feel dated.
- Poor Controls and Mechanics (weight 0.28): The game suffers from bad and confusing controls, especially for vehicles and melee combat. Issues like unchangeable mouse smoothing, bad hitboxes, and a problematic camera/lock-on system contribute to a janky and frustrating gameplay experience.
- Subpar Graphics and Visuals (weight 0.22): Many players are disappointed with the game's graphics, describing them as dated, lacking vibrancy, and inferior to older titles or even handheld consoles. Cutscenes and enemy animations also receive criticism for needing improvement.
- Frustrating Boss Design (weight 0.22): Boss battles are frequently criticized for being gimmicky, cheap, and unreasonably difficult. Players mention bullet-sponge enemies, attacks that hit outside visual range, and a need for specific, unhinted gimmicks, leading to high stress and repetitive combat.
- Uninspired Weapons and Combat (weight 0.15): Weapons are criticized for lacking uniqueness and balance, with some melee options having poor attack motion. The overall combat is described as mechanically repetitive and lacking impact, failing to inspire engagement beyond simple button mashing.
- Frequent Crashes and Launch Issues (weight 0.12): Players are experiencing significant technical difficulties, including the game failing to launch, getting stuck on black screens, and frequent crashes during gameplay. These issues prevent many from playing the game at all.
- Broken Combat Lock-On (weight 0.12): The combat lock-on system is widely reported as problematic, often failing during high-speed melee or when targeting weak points. This issue significantly hinders combat effectiveness and player engagement.
- Weak and Generic Story (weight 0.1): The game's story is largely considered terrible, generic, and unengaging. Players find the narrative fragmented, unexplained, and lacking emotional connection, making it difficult to immerse themselves in the world.
- Broken Cross-Play and Multiplayer (weight 0.09): Despite being advertised and working in the demo, cross-play functionality is currently broken or missing in the full game. A bug also prevents three-player multiplayer story mode, frustrating players who purchased the game for these features.
- Stiff Animations and Character Models (weight 0.08): Character faces and animations are noted as stiff and less appealing than in the previous game. The shift to a 3D character display is also disliked by some who preferred the anime style of the predecessor.
- Worse Performance Than Demo (weight 0.08): The full release version exhibits significantly worse performance compared to the demo, with un-rendered elements and low frame rates even on high-end hardware. Many players are unable to run the game smoothly.
- Lack of Mech Focus (weight 0.08): Some players are disappointed that the game doesn't feel like a full mech game, with the mech designs being the only appealing aspect. There's a desire for the mechs to feel heavier and for the game to lean more into its mech elements.
- No Ultrawide Support (weight 0.08): The game lacks official support for ultrawide resolutions (21:9, 32:9), forcing players to play with uncomfortable black bars. This is seen as unacceptable for a modern game at its price point.
- Save File Issues (weight 0.07): The game fails to import demo savegames as advertised, and there's no apparent option for save transfer. Additionally, a lack of auto-save and corrupted demo save files lead to frustrating loss of progress.
- Empty Open World Design (weight 0.07): The open world is criticized for being shallow, empty, and lacking justification for its existence. Side quests are also described as poor, contributing to a generally unengaging exploration experience.
- Problematic Camera Angles (weight 0.07): The camera is often too close, creating a 'tunnel-visioned' feeling and making it difficult to locate enemies. It also spins wildly when boosting near obstacles, causing disorientation during combat.

Gameplay feedback:
- Deep Mech Customization (weight 0.35): Players can extensively customize their mechs (Arsenals) with hundreds of parts, weapons, and stickers, allowing for unique builds and visual expression. The Immortal Fusion system adds a dynamic element to customization during combat.
- Expansive Open World Exploration (weight 0.31): The game features a semi-open, post-apocalyptic world that encourages exploration with many secrets and collectibles. It has transitioned from a mission-based structure to a functional open world, offering both solo and co-op gameplay.
- Varied Combat Mechanics (weight 0.24): Combat is fast-paced, featuring high-speed melee, W-sword attacks, and a weak point system. Players utilize Femto for special techniques like Arts, dashing, and flying, adding strategic depth to engagements.
- Loot-Driven Combat System (weight 0.18): The game incorporates hack-and-slash and looter-shooter lite elements, where defeating enemies yields various equipment drops. These items have different stats, rarities, and slots, influencing combat effectiveness.
- Influences from Other Titles (weight 0.13): Players perceive the game as a spiritual successor or a blend of titles like Anthem, Armored Core, and Monster Hunter. While it shares similarities, it's noted to be distinct from Armored Core, offering free exploration rather than corridor-based gameplay.
- Engaging Boss Battles (weight 0.12): The game includes challenging boss-level enemies that require specific strategies to overcome. Defeating these bosses can unlock new abilities and buffs for the player.
- Extensive Side Content (weight 0.1): The game offers plenty of side missions that can unlock various game functions and provide additional content. The main story is estimated to be around 12-15 hours, with more time for side quests and leveling.
- Character Progression & Arena (weight 0.1): Character improvement involves equipping mutations for new movesets or passive perks. An offline arena mode is also available for players to test their skills.

Performance notes:
- Online Mode Causes Slow Loading (weight 0.31): Many players report significantly longer loading times when the online mode is enabled, often taking 40 seconds or more. Switching to offline mode drastically reduces loading times to just a few seconds, suggesting server-side issues or matching processes are the root cause.
- Mixed Performance on Mid-Range/Portable (weight 0.26): Performance is inconsistent across various systems. While some users report no issues, others experience frame rate drops in specific areas or during combat. The game runs acceptably on portable devices like the Steam Deck, often requiring lower settings to maintain playable frame rates (around 45-60 FPS).
- Good Performance on High-End PCs (weight 0.16): Players with high-end systems (e.g., RTX 3080, 3090, 4070, 4090) generally experience excellent performance, achieving stable frame rates of 120-200 FPS at max settings, especially in offline mode. Minor frame drops are noted only in intense situations.
- Demo Save File Impacts Loading (weight 0.06): Some players found that inheriting a save file from the demo version could lead to extended loading times. A specific workaround, selling all equipment obtained in the demo, reportedly improved loading speeds significantly.
- DLSS Improves Performance & Efficiency (weight 0.05): The game supports DLSS, which significantly improves performance and reduces GPU power consumption. With DLSS enabled, GPUs run at lower wattages (e.g., 50W) compared to when it's disabled (120-150W).
- Shader Cache Causes Initial Stutters (weight 0.04): Initial frame rate issues or CPU spikes to 100% are often attributed to the game building its shader cache. Waiting approximately 5 minutes for this process to complete can normalize frame rates.
- Borderless Windowed Mode Fixes Stuttering (weight 0.02): Changing the display mode to borderless windowed has been reported by one user to resolve stuttering issues.
- Anti-Aliasing Setting Improves Quality (weight 0.02): Setting anti-aliasing to TSR's highest setting is noted to improve overall image quality.
- Game is Resource Light (weight 0.02): One user noted that the game is generally light on system resources, which could contribute to its good performance on various setups.
- Multiplayer Connection is Smooth (weight 0.02): Despite online mode causing loading issues, the actual multiplayer connection itself is reported to be smooth.
- Acceptable Graphics for Japanese Developer (weight 0.01): One user expressed acceptance of blurry graphics, attributing it to the game being from a Japanese developer. This is a subjective opinion with low actionable insight.
- Demo Version Crashes (weight 0.01): One user reported experiencing two crashes specifically in the demo version of the game. This feedback is limited to the demo and a single instance.

Recommendations:
- Performance issues need fixing (weight 0.46): Several players reported performance issues, leading some to refund the game or wait for optimization patches. There's a strong desire for quick fixes from developers, with some indicating they would change their review to positive once these issues are resolved.
- Mixed reception, try for yourself (weight 0.43): Player opinions are divided, with some giving high scores and strong recommendations, while others refunded the game due to various issues. Many suggest ignoring negative reviews and forming your own opinion, especially by playing the demo.
- Wait for a sale (weight 0.27): A significant number of players advise waiting for a discount before buying the game, suggesting it may not be worth the full price at launch. Some recommend a specific price point or waiting until performance issues are resolved.
- Game for mech fans (weight 0.25): The game is highly recommended for fans of mecha action, sci-fi shooters, and robot customization. Players who enjoy titles like Daemon X Machina, Monster Hunter, or Armored Core 6 are likely to appreciate it, despite some ambiguity regarding 'heavy' mech feel.
- Try the demo first (weight 0.16): Many players recommend trying the free demo before purchasing, especially if unsure about the game's style or performance. Progress from the demo carries over to the full game, making it a risk-free trial.
- Unclear feedback (weight 0.02): This point is based on very limited and low-quality feedback, making it difficult to extract a clear, actionable insight.
- Focus on mech enhancement (weight 0.02): One piece of feedback suggests that players might find more enjoyment by casually following the story and prioritizing mech enhancement.
- Consider standard edition (weight 0.02): A player recommends getting the normal edition unless the goal is specifically to support the developers.
- Allow shader compilation (weight 0.02): A specific tip for performance issues suggests allowing the game a few minutes for shader compilation if problems arise.

Other player notes:
- Strong Anthem/Xenoblade X comparisons (weight 0.24): Many players compare the game to Anthem and Xenoblade Chronicles X, often seeing it as 'Anthem 2.0' or a spiritual successor to the potential of Anthem, particularly due to similar flying robot combat and gameplay loops. Some also note influences from Monster Hunter and Armored Core.
- Online Mode Impacts Loading (weight 0.13): Several players report significantly slower loading times when playing in online mode. Disabling online mode in the settings drastically improves performance and reduces loading screens from tens of seconds to just a few, suggesting a potential server reconnection issue.
- Mixed Feelings on Story (weight 0.13): The story receives mixed feedback, with some finding it unexplained or predictable. Criticisms include a lack of emotional connection to the protagonist, unclear information from enemy characters, and a story that sometimes loses impact compared to the BGM.
- Extensive Demo Playtime (weight 0.1): Many players invested significant hours into the demo, with some reporting over 10, 30, or even 6 hours of playtime, indicating strong engagement with the preview content.
- High-Quality Audio (weight 0.09): The game's soundtrack and voice acting are consistently described as top quality, enhancing the overall player experience. Some BGM tracks are also noted to be changeable and discoverable.
- Desire for Customization Options (weight 0.08): Players express a desire for more customization options, such as adjusting camera height, supporting ultrawide displays, and the ability to hide certain character appearances or weapon storage. Mirapri (appearance customization) is available, but more depth is sought.
- Demo Progress Carries Over (weight 0.06): Contrary to some concerns, multiple players confirmed that their save progress from the demo successfully transferred to the full game, indicating a seamless transition for those who participated in the demo.
- Positive Art Style and Design (weight 0.06): Players appreciate the game's art style and character designs, noting that they are well-made and help compensate for graphics that may not be top-tier. The mecha/exosuit designs also receive praise.
- Side Missions are Repetitive (weight 0.04): Side missions are criticized for being reminiscent of old online game fetch quests, despite being fully voiced. They are described as having a 'puppet show' feel, similar to Xenoblade Chronicles X.
- Game Not for Everyone (weight 0.03): A general sentiment that the game's specific style and mechanics may not appeal to all players, indicating a niche audience.
- Boss Difficulty is Subjective (weight 0.02): One player dismisses complaints about boss difficulty as a 'skill issue,' suggesting that challenges are surmountable with player proficiency.
- Graphics Limited by Switch (weight 0.02): One reviewer speculates that the lack of priority on environmental graphics is likely due to the game needing to run on the Nintendo Switch, implying a cross-platform development constraint.
- Unclear Item Explanations (weight 0.01): One player noted that explanations for in-game items are unclear, potentially hindering understanding of mechanics or usage.

Emotions:
- Satisfaction (weight 0.28): Players are satisfied with the game's core gameplay loop, including combat, customization, and exploration, often noting it as a significant improvement over its predecessor. Many also appreciate the game's performance on their systems and its ability to meet expectations as a sequel or fulfill a specific genre niche.
- Frustration (weight 0.24): Frustration primarily stems from persistent technical issues such as slow and excessively long loading times, poor controls (especially for vehicles and lock-on), and a lack of ultrawide monitor support. Game-breaking bugs, crashes, and performance drops during specific in-game moments also contribute significantly to player annoyance.
- Disappointment (weight 0.16): Players express disappointment over the game's high price point relative to its perceived value, lack of visual improvements, and the presence of issues that persisted from the demo. Other causes include clunky gameplay, generic story elements, and unfulfilled promises like cross-play, leading to a feeling of a rushed or mediocre experience.
- Excitement (weight 0.09): Excitement is driven by the game's thrilling mech action, deep customization options, and seamless co-op multiplayer. Players are enthusiastic about the game being a fantastic sequel, offering a refreshing take on the genre with engaging gameplay and substantial content.
- Joy (weight 0.04): Joy is experienced through general enjoyment of the game's fun gameplay, the freedom of movement, and satisfying mech customization. The game successfully caters to fans of the robot game genre and those who enjoy loot-based progression.
- Anger (weight 0.03): Anger is primarily directed at the unacceptable lack of ultrawide support, extremely poor vehicle controls, and critical bugs that can lead to corrupted save files or unexpected bans. Players are also upset by the game's overall poor quality, especially when high-end hardware struggles to run it.
- Confusion (weight 0.02): Players are confused by the disparity between their positive experiences (e.g., good performance, fast loading) and the widespread negative reviews reporting significant technical issues. This leads to questioning the validity of other players' complaints or the reasons behind them.
- Relief (weight 0.01): Relief is felt when players successfully find solutions or workarounds for persistent technical issues, particularly the notoriously long loading times. This indicates a significant improvement in their gameplay experience after overcoming these hurdles.
- Consideration (weight 0.01): Players are in a state of consideration regarding the game's price point, the amount of content offered, and its overall design in comparison to other titles. This suggests a careful evaluation of the game's value proposition.
- Disbelief (weight 0.01): Disbelief arises from the game's poor performance on powerful hardware, the developers' decision to ban players for bugs, the unacceptable speed of loading times, and the game being released without sound. These issues are seen as fundamental failures that are hard to comprehend.
- Mild frustration (weight 0.01): Mild frustration is caused by less severe but still annoying issues such as long loading times, strange or unintuitive controls, and a lack of clear announcements regarding game features or changes.
- Hope (weight 0.01): Players express hope for future updates and quick fixes from developers to address the game's technical issues. There's a strong belief in the game's potential to be a top title if these problems are resolved.
- Neutral (weight 0.01): Neutral feedback involves objective observations about game features, comparisons between different game styles, and factual information regarding save data or deluxe edition content, without strong emotional attachment.
- Helpfulness (weight 0.01): Players demonstrate helpfulness by actively providing solutions and advice to others, particularly for common issues like slow loading times. This includes offering workarounds, game comparisons, and recommendations to try the demo.
- Acceptance (weight 0.01): Players show acceptance by tolerating minor flaws, such as graphics quality or small imperfections, viewing them as inherent parts of the game's nature rather than major deterrents.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.01): Enjoyment is derived from the game's substantial content, open loot drops, and the satisfying grind, even if the pace is less frantic than expected. This indicates a positive overall experience despite minor deviations from expectations.
- Mild disappointment (weight 0.01): Mild disappointment stems from less critical aesthetic issues like 'funky' character faces, a rough story, and the visual presentation of weapons. These are minor flaws that slightly detract from the overall experience.
- Amusement (weight 0.01): Amusement is expressed through lighthearted observations, such as initial impressions of character models or making jokes about the game's long loading times, indicating a less serious emotional response to certain aspects.
- Curiosity (weight 0.01): Players exhibit curiosity by seeking alternatives to the game or inquiring about the issues experienced by other players, suggesting an interest in understanding different perspectives or finding better options.
- Appreciation (weight 0.01): Players appreciate the developers' courage in significantly renewing the game and its successful gameplay and narrative, despite minor flaws. This highlights a recognition of the game's core strengths and innovative aspects.}