The mecha action is a massive draw, with 78 positive mentions out of 121, but framerate struggles shatter immersion. Early players are hooked, logging over 25 hours in record numbers — yet the post-launch buzz has dipped to 59% positivity.
What it's about: Plongez dans la frénésie du combat avec votre armure blindée entièrement personnalisée et explorez librement un monde où rôde la mort, sur terre et dans les airs. Affrontez des boss titanesques, en solo ou avec deux amis en coopération en ligne !
In-game
« If Anthem and Armored Core 6 had a child, this is that game. I recommend trying the demo first, if you're on the fence about the Iron Man suits instead of the original game's Mechas, since your progress carries over. »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played432« Let me tell you folks: for 80% off, with mods - it's a hoot. I wouldn't raw dog this one at full price. Get it on sale and head on over to Nexus. »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2111« TOP , mais faut une mise a jour sur plains d'aspect . »👍 anonymous review · 159 h played« Selon moi une très bonne suite du premier jeu. L'histoire est intrigante, les combats (dans ma partie et selon mon avis) unique et époustouflant, ainsi qu'un très beau monde ouvert. »👍 anonymous review · 96 h played« Sans ENGAME, à quoi bon tous ces objets et le farming ? Tout cela semble juste fait pour l'histoire et, après, je ne saisis pas l'intérêt de tout ça, voyez-le comme un jeu solo qui se fait en 15/20 heures et je suis généreux encore. »👍 anonymous review · 83 h played« perso, totalement mon truc, j'adore »👍 anonymous review · 30 h played
« Stop making everything open world. It's empty, bland and pointless. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played3« The game costs to much. It`s somewhat fun but becomes repedetiv Now the DLCs they added should be in the base game and it´s insulting »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played1« I got Humbe Bundle just for this game because I though it would be worth a gamble at that price. It wasn't. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Weird game that is nothing like the first one, has great strengths but also feels deeply unfinished and shallow, dont get full price. But on sale, and if you like the genre, it's still decent fun. »👎 anonymous review · 69 h played« Got on accident from humble. Thank Christ I didn't spend 70 on this. Plays worse than the first game. Opening is so dull that I can say that it belongs as a game in the background of a show on daytime TV. Not a real game »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« Plutôt bon charadesign, map bien faite, envie d'explorer mais trop redondant et les textures bug de temps en a autres »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
In players' words
« If Anthem and Armored Core 6 had a child, this is that game. I recommend trying the demo first, if you're on the fence about the Iron Man suits instead of the original game's Mechas, since your progress carries over. »👍 anonymous review · 26 h played432« Stop making everything open world. It's empty, bland and pointless. »👎 anonymous review · 12 h played3« Let me tell you folks: for 80% off, with mods - it's a hoot. I wouldn't raw dog this one at full price. Get it on sale and head on over to Nexus. »👍 anonymous review · 9 h played2111« The game costs to much. It`s somewhat fun but becomes repedetiv Now the DLCs they added should be in the base game and it´s insulting »👎 anonymous review · 27 h played1« TOP , mais faut une mise a jour sur plains d'aspect . »👍 anonymous review · 159 h played« I got Humbe Bundle just for this game because I though it would be worth a gamble at that price. It wasn't. »👎 anonymous review · 1 h played« Selon moi une très bonne suite du premier jeu. L'histoire est intrigante, les combats (dans ma partie et selon mon avis) unique et époustouflant, ainsi qu'un très beau monde ouvert. »👍 anonymous review · 96 h played« Weird game that is nothing like the first one, has great strengths but also feels deeply unfinished and shallow, dont get full price. But on sale, and if you like the genre, it's still decent fun. »👎 anonymous review · 69 h played« Sans ENGAME, à quoi bon tous ces objets et le farming ? Tout cela semble juste fait pour l'histoire et, après, je ne saisis pas l'intérêt de tout ça, voyez-le comme un jeu solo qui se fait en 15/20 heures et je suis généreux encore. »👍 anonymous review · 83 h played« Got on accident from humble. Thank Christ I didn't spend 70 on this. Plays worse than the first game. Opening is so dull that I can say that it belongs as a game in the background of a show on daytime TV. Not a real game »👎 anonymous review · 2 h played« perso, totalement mon truc, j'adore »👍 anonymous review · 30 h played« Plutôt bon charadesign, map bien faite, envie d'explorer mais trop redondant et les textures bug de temps en a autres »👍 anonymous review · 4 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
64 % pos · n=121
Story / writing
24 % pos · n=62
Content / longevity
42 % pos · n=52
Value for money
29 % pos · n=41
Performance
25 % pos · n=20
Graphics / art
53 % pos · n=17
Multiplayer
83 % pos · n=12
Stability / bugs
18 % pos · n=11
Audio / music
67 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
33 % pos · n=9
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
121
78
9
34
Story / writing
62
15
10
37
Content / longevity
52
22
3
27
Value for money
41
12
6
23
Performance
20
5
1
14
Graphics / art
17
9
1
7
Multiplayer
12
10
1
1
Stability / bugs
11
2
1
8
Audio / music
9
6
1
2
Interface / UX
9
3
0
6
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 39 h on median; those who dislike it: 17 h.
<2h
11 % (n=38)
2-10h
39 % (n=70)
10-25h
53 % (n=105)
>25h
76 % (n=216)
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
➡️ Stable reception over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Jun 06, 2025 · All-time low: €13.99 (May 18, 2026)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,5 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 59 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 13,1 % of players.
Mecha combat steals the spotlight: 78 positive mentions out of 121 praise its slick, customizable designs and kinetic action.
Those who brave the technical hiccups emerge hooked: 76% of players spending over 25 hours rate the experience highly.
Multiplayer surprises by exceeding expectations: 10 positive mentions out of 12 highlight cooperative play as a standout feature.
Weaknesses
An engine that stumbles: 14 negative mentions out of 20 call out consistent performance issues, from framerate drops to stuttering.
Story and content divide fans sharply: only 15 positive mentions out of 62 for the narrative, while 27 negative calls it shallow or forgettable.
Value for money sparks backlash: 23 negative mentions out of 41 question the price tag, especially among those logging under 10 hours.
Who is it for?
Mecha fans craving fast-paced, customizable action will find a playground here, but only if they can tolerate technical quirks. Co-op enthusiasts seeking a shared mech thrill will get the most out of it.
Is Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion worth it in 2026?
Mixed bag — reception is lukewarm: 63% of 2,424 Steam reviews are positive (player score 57/100). Most-praised strength: Mecha combat steals the spotlight. Current price: 69,99€.
Verdict
A visually striking action game with undeniable mechanical flair, yet held back by shaky performance and a narrative that fails to resonate. Early adopters are deeply engaged, but broader appeal hinges on optimization and deeper content.
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