Revamped Anthem now available - appreciative of Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion's transition to compact, agile mech combat action

In the world of mech action games, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion has emerged as a pleasant surprise this year. As a sequel to the original Daemon X Machina, released on Nintendo Switch, Titanic Scion promises an improved experience with a more agile and responsive feel.

The game's combat system is less ambitious than that of Anthem, but its simplicity makes it feel like good fun. The mech suits in Titanic Scion are smaller and sleeker compared to their predecessor, offering a nimble and dynamic experience. Players can hotswap between four weapons on top of their shoulder-mounted one, providing a variety of options for taking down enemies.

Exploring the open world in Titanic Scion can lead to points of interest for loot, and bigger enemies offer bigger rewards, similar to Monster Hunter World. The loot from tougher enemies can include high-tier gear development plans and mutative factors for learning new skills. Each Arsenal in the game is fully customizable, allowing players to swap out armor for each body part and mix and match weapons.

Missions in Titanic Scion are varied, including fights against elite warriors and dragon-like creatures. The game's structure and mech action remind the writer of Anthem, but with a more streamlined and accessible approach.

The original Daemon X Machina had rough performance on Nintendo Switch, but ran better on a later PC port. Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion was played on PC, with a code provided by the publisher. The writer was expecting something that would disappoint compared to Armored Core 6, but instead found it to be a good alternative to Anthem.

Daemon X Machina is responsible for the original Nintendo Switch split pad from Hori, which became the Hori Split Pad Pro, one of the best Nintendo Switch controllers. The game will be launched cross-platform on Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X, and PC.

In conclusion, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion offers a solid sequel to the original game with improved performance, customizable mech suits, and varied missions. Whether you're a fan of mech action games or looking for a new adventure, Titanic Scion is definitely worth checking out.