Going Hands-On With Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion—Slick Steel

It was quite a happy surprise to see Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion during Nintendo’s April 2025 Direct, because it was honestly a game I didn’t think would get a sequel. Despite eventually finding its way to the PC in 2020, the original Daemon X Machina felt like this big, bold title that was meant to show off the Nintendo Switch’s relative power despite its small size. And while it was a very good game, it always felt more like a Switch showcase than something that would spin off into its own series.

I’ve long been a fan of giant robot games, and as such, I loved the first Daemon X Machina, so I was genuinely excited for more when I saw the initial trailer for the sequel. However, what I didn’t expect was just how radically Marvelous First Studio would shift the feel and style of the game. Daemon X Machnia: Titanic Scion is a game that maintains the DNA of its predecessor but makes things tighter, faster, and much more stylish

When I saw the initial trailer for Daemon X... Read more