XBOX REVIEW | Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

“Stylish, savage, and built for chaos.”

I’m a huge fan of Transformers, so whenever a game features mech suits or robots, it instantly grabs my attention, and this was no different.

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion doesn’t so much arrive on Xbox as detonate onto it. This standalone sequel wastes no time with pleasantries; you’re dropped into a scorched future where rogue AI, shattered alliances, and high-speed exosuit warfare are the norm. The towering mechs are gone, replaced by Arsenals: sleek, human-sized suits that fuse Iron Man tech with battlefield brutality. It’s not just a visual shift, it’s a full-blown transformation. Combat is faster, sharper, and far more visceral. You’re no longer piloting a war machine from afar; you’re inside the fight, reacting with twitch reflexes and jet-assisted agility. And while the scale’s shrunk, the customisation hasn’t. You’ve still got full control over weapons, limbs, and loadouts, dialling in your Arsenal to suit your playstyle, whether that’s precision strikes or all-out chaos. Beneath the metal and mayhem, the campaign digs into identity, mortality, and what it means to be human when your armour starts to feel like a second skin.

You play as a mercenary Outer, thrust into a scorched future where fractured factions and rogue AI rule the battlefield. From the opening mission, it’s all jet-assisted chaos and twitch reflexes, with your Arsenal, a customisable exosuit, acting as both weapon and lifeline. The game doesn’t hold your hand; it expects you to adapt fast, read between the lines, and survive on instinct. It’s a brutal, high-stakes ride where trust is scarce and the narrative unfolds through action rather than exposition.

So, with the dust barely settled and my thrusters still cooling, here’s what stood out most during my time with Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion…

Things I liked!

• Gameplay | Gameplay in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion hits hard and fast. It’s slick, responsive, and brutally kinetic. At first, it’s a lot, mechanics, controls, systems flying at you like shrapnel, but once it clicks, you’re off. The open world is vast and hostile, and your exosuit is your edge: always equipped, always ready, your second skin outside the Spire. You can sprint, soar, and switch it up with alternate transport like a mech-style motorbike or Grievers, biomechanical horse-like mounts bred for rough terrain. They’re cool in concept, but honestly? I barely used them. Flying’s quicker, smoother, and far more efficient. Tutorials are snappy and well-presented, laying out the essentials with clear button inputs. Even after twenty hours, I was still uncovering new mechanics, weapon types, passive perks, and advanced techniques. The depth here is impressive, and it rewards curiosity. You play as a mercenary Outer, armed with a customisable exosuit that evolves as you do. Six weapon slots, five armour slots, each upgradeable with a dizzying array of options. But there’s a catch: overload your energy limit, and your suit starts glitching hard. It’s a clever balance between power and restraint. Progress unlocks new features gradually, and one standout is the ability to summon a high-powered mech mid-battle. Once charged, you can call it in, pilot it for a short burst, and wreak havoc. Better yet, you can unlock different mech types as you go, each with its own flavour of destruction.

• Graphics | Visually, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion doesn’t just impress, it demands attention. It delivers razor-sharp clarity that makes every skirmish feel precise and kinetic. Particle effects shimmer, jet trails slice cleanly, and explosions burst with stylised anime flair. The Arsenals, now human-sized and Iron Man-adjacent, are sleek, reactive, and full of personality. Whether you’re rocking neon highlights or a matte-black bruiser, your suit feels like an extension of you. Environments are bold and varied, from scorched deserts to neon-lit ruins, each biome drenched in atmosphere. Lighting adds drama, dusk missions glow with eerie warmth, while storms scramble your HUD just enough to raise the stakes. Some textures do look a little dated up close, but in the heat of battle, you barely notice. The UI is clean and futuristic, with snappy, colour-coded alerts that keep you focused on the fight. Cutscenes lean into anime framing, with sharp models and slick transitions. Your custom Outer appears in every scene, even in co-op, adding a welcome layer of immersion. It’s not chasing photorealism, but it doesn’t need to. Titanic Scion nails its aesthetic with confidence: stylised sci-fi that’s bold, brutal, and unmistakably cool.
  
  
• Multiplayer | Multiplayer in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion lets you play the full campaign in co-op once you’ve cleared the tutorial and defeated Ash. Progress carries over even if you’re not the host, and players can drop in or out freely without disrupting the flow. Combat is fully synced, with each player using their own Arsenal loadout and Fusion abilities. While only the host selects dialogue options, everyone sees their own character in cutscenes, a personal touch that works brilliantly. Matchmaking is smooth, and progression gating ensures players only join sessions aligned with their story progress. On top of that, full crossplay support means you can team up across PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, and Switch 2 with no restrictions. Whether you’re tackling campaign missions or diving into boss battles, crossplay is fully enabled, and it’s a fantastic addition.
  
  
• Story and Characters | The story in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion starts fast and doesn’t let up. You’re dropped into a war-torn future as an Outer, caught between rogue AI, fractured factions, and brutal exosuit combat. It’s bold, chaotic, and refreshingly direct. While the early missions lean into spectacle and survival, the narrative deepens as you progress. Twists hit harder, characters reveal hidden motives, and the game’s themes of identity and mortality begin to take shape, something I found especially fascinating given all the current discussion around AI and its role in society. The further you go, the stronger the story gets, building momentum with each mission and rewarding players who stick with the chaos. By the end, I genuinely started to care about the characters. 
  
  
• Collectables | There are plenty of collectables to find in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion, starting with broken beacons scattered across the world. You can take these back to the Hive and have them repaired for a small fee. Once restored, they lead you to hidden corpses containing rare loot known as Grave Goods, often powerful gear, attachments, or upgrade materials. Other collectables include audio logs, music data, and cards used in the quirky Overbullet trading card mini-game. Using an in-game menu, you can track everything you’ve found, which is a handy feature for completionists.
  
  
• Loot System | I really liked how looting works in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion. In too many games, you can hoover up everything and quickly become overwhelmed, but here, things play out a little differently. There’s still plenty to scavenge, but you’re limited to one item per fallen enemy, which forces you to think carefully about what’s actually worth picking up. You can either equip it on the spot or beam it back to base using a slick bit of futuristic teleportation tech. Most loot comes from Immortals, corrupted AI lifeforms, part alien and part machine, that stalk the battlefield as deadly threats.

Mixed & disliked!

• Lengthy Load Times | Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has some of the longest load times I’ve seen in a recent game. Whether you’re fast-travelling or simply visiting The Spire, your main base where you collect contracts, visit the shop, customise your Arsenal, interact with Reclaimer factions, and unravel the game’s deeper narrative threads, you’ll be coming here often. And having to wait up to two minutes each time quickly becomes frustrating.

• Sound | The audio design in Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion is competent, but rarely captivating. Combat sounds, weapon fire, jet boosts, and impact effects are punchy and well-mixed, helping sell the speed and intensity of Arsenal skirmishes. The soundtrack leans into pulsing synth and electronic tones, matching the game’s futuristic aesthetic, though it doesn’t always stand out during quieter moments. Where things falter is in the voice work and environmental audio. Dialogue delivery is uneven, with some performances feeling flat or overly theatrical. Lip-syncing is noticeably off during cutscenes, which undercuts emotional beats and immersion. On a few occasions later in the game, audio would cut out entirely during character dialogue, brief but jarring. Hopefully, that’s something a future update will patch. Ambient soundscapes are minimal, leaving the world feeling less alive than its visuals suggest. It’s not a dealbreaker, but the audio feels like it’s playing catch-up to the game’s visual and mechanical polish. Functional, but not memorable, and it could have been much better.

How long did I play the review before publishing? 32 Hours
How long to beat the story? 26 Hours
How many Achievements did I earn before publishing? 21/59 OR 300/1000G
How long to achieve 1000G | 100 Hours +
You’ll love this game if you like these | Anthem. Titanfall 2 and Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

CONCLUSION

Score: 89/100

Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion doesn’t just evolve the formula, it weaponises it, delivering a blistering mech shooter that’s as stylish as it is savage. If you’re after speed, customisation, and sci-fi chaos with bite, this one hits like a railgun to the chest.