Review: Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion – Ambition Held Back by Technical Flaws
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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion aims to improve on every aspect of its predecessor and, in theory, it succeeds. However, it also introduces new problems due to changes in its gameplay. In essence, this is a sequel, as it references certain events from the first title, but it also works as a fresh experience for newcomers.
The story follows a creator who escapes the Outers’ facilities to become a rebel. Once you land on the planet, your mission is to upgrade your mechanical suit and fight against your oppressors. Unfortunately, the narrative feels confusing and shallow, to the point where it quickly loses relevance.
The real focus lies in the gameplay, where most of the improvements can be found. Missions now unfold in an open world, allowing players to explore and fight enemies at their own pace. Instead of a traditional mecha, you now pilot a cybernetic suit, making combat faster and more dynamic. Deep customization remains intact, from colors and designs to specialized weaponry.
Enemy variety has also expanded, ranging from organic creatures to robots and massive alien beings. Exploration is rewarding thanks to constant upgrades for your suit. The open world is large, highly vertical, and full of points of interest. Navigation feels reminiscent of Anthem, letting you fly for extended periods and pull off impressive maneuvers. Additionally, melee combat with swords is now more precise thanks to an improved tracking system.
Unfortunately, the open-world structure also brings drawbacks such as frame rate drops and noticeable pop-in issues. Graphics are one of the weakest points even on the most powerful consoles, the game often looks like something from two generations ago, with outdated textures and generic animations for both characters and enemies. On the bright side, the soundtrack is excellent, but voice acting suffers from poor synchronization, breaking immersion.
In conclusion, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion delivers an entertaining experience for players who want to live out the fantasy of large-scale robot battles in an open world full of objectives. However, its technical shortcomings and weak storytelling prevent it from reaching its full potential.
Final Score: 3/5
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