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Date: Fri, 30 Jul 2021 14:10:14 -0400
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strange, unknown energy that causes humankind's AI creations to turn again=
st their creators. Evolved, mecha-piloting mercenaries emerge to repel the =
robotic menace. If Daemon X Machina's plot recalls elements from the Mobile=
Suit Gundam, Super Dimension Fortress Macross or other classic mecha anime=
franchises, it should; the PC game proudly totes the tropes, and the highs=
and lows that come with them. On the one hand, there's blistering action, =
satisfying mecha customization, and ridiculous amounts of weapons and upgra=
des. On the other hand, the nearly unintelligible narrative is groan-worthy=
at best, skip-worthy at worst. Still, Daemon X Machina's positives outweig=
h its faults, so genre fans should consider the action game an essential pu=
rchase. ADVERTISEMENT
Developed by Marvelous, Inc., Daemon X Machina is an action-focused mec=
ha game originally released as a Nintendo Switch exclusive in September 201=
9. Five months later, the game has boosted its way onto the Steam platform,=
bringing with it many PC-specific display and graphics options that I'll t=
ouch on later. Although the base game is the same, Daemon X Machina lac=
ks the Nintendo Switch's free, licensed DLC, such as Lancelot and Suzaku Ku=
rurugi from Code: Geass, Renton Thurston from Eureka Seven, and Geralt and =
Ciri from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Daemon X Machina (for PC)
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Low Lore
Daemon X Machina's backstory, one that involves an unnamed planet's moo=
n exploding and sending fiery destruction to the world below, isn't particu=
larly enthralling or detailed, but it provides the sci-fi skeleton that sup=
ports the on-screen action. The poisonous, red Femto energy that came from =
the explosion permeates the "Moonfall" impact area and causes many AI-based=
machines to turn on their owners. Fortunately, humankind leverages Femto a=
s a fuel source that augments its human-piloted Arsenal mecha in the war ag=
ainst the machines. That same energy source allows select humans to evolve =
into superior beings. I think. ADVERTISEMENT
Daemon X Machina's story is a bit of a mess that suffers from segments =
being left on the cutting room floor, poor translation, or just poor plotti=
ng. The Femto-human element of the game's story seems inspired by Gundam an=
d its Newtypes, but unlike that classic anime plotline, the one here isn't =
presented in a cohesive fashion. Daemon X Machina (for PC)
Sitting in the Pilot's Seat
In a game with such a focus on machine vs. machine combat, it would mak=
e sense for the mecha shooter to start in a hangar. It does, but not in a w=
ay that you'd expect. Daemon X Machina's first moments involve creating a m=
ercenary mecha pilot, known in-game as an Outer. There's a fairly good numb=
er of head, face, and hair options available, but it's impossible to edit t=
he body. That's odd, as the Outer NPCs that appear throughout the adventure=
come in a variety of heights and widths. Initially, you lack the money=
or spare mecha parts to modify your entry-level Arsenal, but that changes =
quickly once you start accepting missions. There are two types: Missions an=
d Free Missions. The standard Missions are the main story elements that (ki=
nd of) reveal the game's backstory and introduce you to themed mercenary cl=
ans vying for your skills, such as the Bullet Works, Horizon, Innocence, Or=
bital, Sky Union, Terrors, and Zen. Free Missions are nonessential side que=
sts that serve up money (known as Credits on this world), weapons, and gear=
As the story progresses, mercs from other squads become potential partner=
s that you can take into battle for a fee, depending on the mission. AD=
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I like that you rarely fly alone, even without hiring other Outers to a=
ccompany you into battle. Daemon X Machina has a focus on pilot camaraderie=
and rivalries, so you often enter the fray with at least one other Arsenal=
at your side. Although the story's vague, the Metal Gear Solid-like solilo=
quies are entertaining in their ridiculousness. Daemon X Machina (for P=
C)
Battle Tech
Humanity battling its robot creations isn't a new plot device?see I, Ro=
bot, The Matrix, and Terminator as evidence?but Daemon X Machina's loot-and=
-shoot gameplay makes it an addictive one. Missions are ranked from the=
letters E (early, basic levels designed to teach gameplay mechanics) to A =
(the later, most-difficult game battles). Unfortunately, you must play thro=
ugh all the missions in a letter category before moving to a higher rank. A=
s someone who put significant hours into the Nintendo Switch version of Dae=
mon X Machina, I found it frustrating to once again have to learn how to lo=
ck onto targets and launch missile swarms. That said, Daemon X Machina =
has a well-designed learning curve. Early on, the game tasks you with simpl=
y blowing up a handful of prowling enemies, but the challenges escalate in =
a relatively smooth fashion. Soon, you're defending vital points of interes=
t, using stealth to sneak your way through enemy strongholds, and battling =
monstrous Immortal-class foes. Make no mistake, Daemon X Machina's stealth =
sections aren't as richly creative as Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain'=
s implementations; they're more like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance's simpl=
e hide-in-the-corner techniques. ADVERTISEMENT
Credits earned from Missions and Free Missions are used to upgrade Arse=
nal armor, technology, and weaponry, as well as forge new ones. Massive hea=
t-seeking missiles, laser swords, sniper rifles, and assault rifles are jus=
t a few of the many weapons at your disposal. They feel really good, too. T=
he weapons have distinctive feels and abilities, so virtual gun nuts will h=
ave a field day arming their mecha. Daemon X Machina inspires you to ta=
p your imagination and create the Arsenal type that best suits your playsty=
le. In my many hours with the game, I've created massive, defense-focused H=
ulkbuster-like mecha. At other times, I've swapped parts in order to get a =
more agile, offensive build. You can also find useful gear by scavenging it=
from downed Immortals or enemy Arsenals. One of the game's joys is obs=
erving how your Arsenal visually changes as you add equipment to it. That's=
mainly thanks to Shoji Kawamori, the renowned mecha designer who's given t=
he Eureka Seven, Macross, and Patlabor series their incredible mecha visual=
style. Sadly, Arsenals are limited to humanoid shapes: You can't create fo=
ur-legged walkers, for example. Thankfully, Daemon X Machina doesn't ha=
rshly penalize you for playing with your toys. Instead, it balances builds =
with mecha memory limitations. The weapon total that your Arsenal carries b=
efore it suffers a performance hit based on the size of the mecha's install=
ed (and upgradeable) memory chip. If you design your Arsenal's loadout so t=
hat it stays within memory limitations, it'll efficiently operate. On the f=
lipside, exceeding the Arsenal's memory limitation may result in a mobility=
or aiming hit. In terms of weapons, each armament has a pro and con as=
sociated with it, such as big damage, but short range. Heavier armor can gr=
eatly reduce laser damage, but it slows the overall Arsenal speed. And thos=
e are just the basics! For example, you can temporarily buff your reload sp=
eed by unlocking the hangar's ice cream shop and ordering a serving of sing=
le-scoop cheesecake-flavored dessert. ADVERTISEMENT
You can give an Arsenal buffs, too, by activating its Femto reserves. T=
he energy increases either the machine's damage output, movement speed, or =
defense. In addition, you can use the energy to clone your Arsenal and have=
a sparkling red version of your mecha fight on its own. Arsenal cloning is=
a terrific tool to have in your back pocket when it's time to face off aga=
inst Immortals or rival Outers. Daemon X Machina (for PC)
A Mech Warrior
Updating the Outer is an option: Doing so isn't essential, but it's use=
ful. For example, upgrading your pilot's head to receive the Outer Lock-On =
cybernetic implants grants a missile lock-on range bonus. Outers can be res=
pecced for 20,000 Credits. Unfortunately, some pilot upgrades drastical=
ly alter your character's appearance. If you spent a good chunk of time wor=
king on the perfect head, it's frustrating to see an upgrade add monstrous =
glowing eyes or lightning bolt-like streaks to the face. Still, there's an =
in-story reason for these changes, some narrative mumbo-jumbo about humanit=
y overcoming the flesh and becoming a better entity. Daemon X Machina h=
as an on-foot component: When your Arsenal is wrecked?or you voluntarily ho=
p out of the mecha?you play the ground game. Melee and projectile weapons a=
re at your disposal, so you can take down mechanical foes. In fact, there a=
re some areas that require on-foot action, so you may want to dig into your=
Outer's skill tree to prep for those. Daemon X Machina handles the mec=
ha battles with aplomb, but the walled-off, contaminated combat zones are l=
ifeless. For all the talk about humanity and ascension, you don't interact =
with people other than Outers. No people running through war-torn streets. =
No insight on how people live in the Moonfall's aftermath. Nothing. The wor=
ld carries a sterile quality. ADVERTISEMENT
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Top Gunners
Daemon X Machina comes with a nice selection of multiplayer modes for e=
ither partnering with, or battling, other Outers and Arsenals. The co-op mi=
ssions let you team up to destroy hulking Immortal-class bosses or engage i=
n Exploration runs to map enemy bases. The Versus mode pits you in 1 versus=
1 or 2 versus 2 matchups to see which players can climb the leaderboard as=
the top merc. Sadly, there's no local co-op play. At the time of this =
writing, during Daemon X Machina's pre-release period, the online multiplay=
er modes are as barren and lifeless as the game's post-apocalyptic environm=
ents. I reached out to Daemon X Machina's public relations team to see whet=
her the reason for this is the small number of media members who received t=
he game ahead of its release or the online functionality not being activate=
d. I'll update this review when I get the official word. The Specs in t=
he Machine
Daemon X Machina doesn't require extraordinary PC power to run. Accordi=
ng to the game's Steam page, you need a PC that has at least an AMD FX-8300=
or Intel Core i5-3470 CPU, AMD Radeon HD7870 or Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 gra=
phics card, 6GB of RAM, 13GB of storage, and the Windows 8.1 operating syst=
em. Unlike the Switch version, Daemon X Machina's Windows port has many=
PC gaming-friendly features. The graphics options let you tinker with Bloo=
m, Depth of Field, Lens Flare, Shadow Quality, Texture Quality, and other s=
ettings. The game lets you run the frame rate at up to either 30, 60, 1=
20, or 200 frames per second, which is a welcome addition. My gaming deskto=
p that includes a 3GHz Intel Core i5-4460 GPU, Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 Ti G=
PU, and 8GB of RAM pushed polygons between 35fps and 45fps, depending on th=
e amount of on-screen chaos. Those aren't stellar numbers, but I played wit=
h all the graphics options at their maximum settings. Oddly, the game stutt=
ered a bit during load screens, of all things. ADVERTISEMENT
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he story to solve them. The first power you get, called Flame Hollow, gives=
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puzzles from that moment on require the use of this ability to make progre=
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stand on water. Storm Hollow lets you float in the air and ride air current=
s. Experimenting with these powers is critical to making progress, and to f=
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our disposal. One of her dodge-counters has juggle capabilities, but this h=
as flaws that make it less satisfying to use. For one, you can only use it =
after an enemy has attacked. This is similar to Nier: Automata's ($39.99 at=
Humble Bundle) dodge-counter, yes, but Nier also gave you dedicated launch=
attacks if you wanted to lift enemies more aggressively, rather than defen=
sively. Secondly, the launcher isn't very effective, as anything toughe=
r than a basic grunt shrugs off the launch effect. The combat, truthfully, =
doesn't need juggling, as you have plenty of moves to keep you busy on the =
ground. But I certainly miss how easy it was to slap a demon into the air a=
nd style on it, and wish it were still feasible in Darksiders III. Dark=
siders III (for PC)
Another gripe I have with combat is how virtually every enemy's attack =
is a lunge of some sort. There is no effective way to outmaneuver your enem=
y outside of dodging: every attack they attempt sends them flying towards y=
ou at Mach speed. This is never a problem in one-on-one combat, but when fi=
ghting multiple enemies at once, having several attacks speeding at you at =
the same time means that you will dodge one and invariably get tagged by th=
e others. The clunky camera only makes this worse. All too often, you fight=
enemies close to a wall and attempt to reposition the camera, only to have=
it climb up the wall and give you a prime view of the top of Fury's red he=
ad. As you can imagine, this is not the most ideal vantage, especially when=
enemies are so fast and aggressive. Style and Substance
Darksiders III is a good-looking game, thanks largely to its art style =
and colorful palette. While series creator Joe Madureira didn't have much o=
f a hand in the game except for Fury and a few recurring characters, develo=
per Gunfire Games did a solid job of emulating the art style of the previou=
s two games. Enemies have a distinctly cartoony look that could fit right i=
n with comic book panels. Likewise, environments sport vivid coloring, stro=
ng shading, and exaggerated landmarks to fit alongside the characters and e=
nemies. Darksiders III utilizes some nice particle and lighting effects to =
make combat pop. The animations are fantastic, too, with both Fury and her =
demonic adversaries moving with style and flourish. ADVERTISEMENT
Darksiders III isn't too graphically demanding, asking for a minimum 3.=
5GHz AMD FX-8320 or Intel i5-4690K CPU, and either an AMD Radeon R7 370 or =
a Nvidia GeForce GTX 660 GPU. My own rig uses a Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 CPU =
and an i5-4690 CPU. The gaming desktop ran the game at a mostly smooth 60 f=
rames per second, with the occasional hitch or slowdown during some charact=
er interactions. And as a Steam game, Darksiders III supports Steam Achieve=
ments, Steam Cloud, and Steam Trading Cards. A New Beginning
Darksiders III is not nearly as ambitious a game as its predecessors, g=
iven its comparatively small (though still interconnected) world and focus =
on reactive combat with tighter groups of enemies. While this entry may see=
m limited compared to the previous games, it still delivers a consistent an=
d enjoyable experience. As it stands, Darksiders III is a pleasant acti=
on-adventure game with solid gameplay mechanics, excellent visuals, and a n=
eat little world to explore. If demon slaying and puzzle solving is your cu=
p of tea, you can't go wrong with what Darksiders III is serving up. Da=
rksiders III (for PC)
3.5
Darksiders III (for PC)
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MSRP $59.99
PROS
Simple, yet addictive, combat. Comic book-style visuals make the gr=
aphics pop. Plenty of areas to explore. CONS
Unreliable camera. Enemies are very frustrating to fight in mobs. =
A relatively linear interconnected world. THE BOTTOM LINE
Darksiders III delivers satisfying action in a delightful apocalyptic s=
etting, but the game's linearity, wonky camera, and relentless enemies weak=
en the demon-slaying experience. Like What You're Reading?
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