Tips for New Players in Daemon X Machina: Completing Titanic Scion

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion provides a wide range of customization options for fast-paced mech battles. The game can be a bit overwhelming and filled with technical jargon, especially for new players. If you’re just starting out or haven’t played the 2019 original, it may take some time to get comfortable with the controls and mechanics.

Here are some tips to help you get started in Titanic Scion. If you have your own advice, share it in the comments!

If You Don’t Speak Japanese, Set the Voice to English

I get it, I prefer subtitles too. However, many side conversations happen during gameplay, and their subtitles appear in text boxes at the lower-left corner of the screen. That can be hard to read during combat, plus they don’t pause when you’re in a menu, meaning you might miss important lore and info if you can’t understand Japanese.

If you don’t speak Japanese, it’s best to switch to English dialogue. You can only change this setting from the title screen, not during gameplay. So, if you’re already playing, you’ll need to quit, go to the settings, switch to English, and restart.

You Might Need to Adjust Stick Sensitivity

Playing with a controller, you might notice that the right stick is very sensitive by default. This can be useful since fighting in all three dimensions requires quick and precise movements, but it can also cause you to overshoot targets or feel disoriented.

On PC, using a mouse and keyboard handles this problem well. To adjust sensitivity on console, go to Settings > Gameplay Settings > Camera Sensitivity and tweak the slider until it feels right. You can always change the settings again later.

You Can Fly – Do It

Not many games let you fly right from the start, but Titanic Scion does. Flying isn’t just a cool feature; it’s essential. To start flying, double-tap the jump button, and tap again to land. Flying allows you to explore quickly, reach mining nodes, and hidden areas. It also provides tactical advantages during combat, despite making movement a bit more complex.

Flying costs very little Femto fuel—just a tiny amount to stay in the air—so you can do it for long durations without worry. Sprinting in the air consumes stamina instead of fuel, allowing for quick bursts of speed or evasive maneuvers.

Experiment With Weapon Types

Titanic Scion has a huge variety of weapons, with different variants for each. Your loadout will likely change often as you progress, so it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the different combat styles available. You have four main weapon slots, a shoulder mount, and an auxiliary slot that can be a grenade if you choose. Your arsenal is always packed with options.

The armor you wear affects your combat style. For example, Brawling Efficiency boosts melee weapons, while Shooting Accuracy improves firearms. Building your loadout to favor your strengths can make a big difference in battles.

You Can Only Loot One Item Per Enemy

Looting is crucial in Titanic Scion for improving your gear, but there’s a catch—when you defeat an enemy, you can only pick one item from their loot. The rest are lost. Choose wisely when looting.

It’s usually best to wait until an area is clear before looting, so you won’t be distracted by incoming fire. Also, if your inventory is full after a while, you can send items back to your hangar or swap out equipped gear. Remember, swapping out gear discards the previous item unless you send it to your hangar first, so plan accordingly.

“Accessing” Boxes Picks Them Up

Recovery crates aren’t very common, but they’re highly useful when they appear. Destroying a crate creates a healing field that restores VP to nearby allies. To get the effect, you need to smash the crate rather than just interact with it to pick it up.

In multiplayer, you can throw crates at teammates to help them, which is especially useful if they’re in trouble. Be cautious with explosive crates—they’re designed to damage enemies, so don’t destroy them near yourself.

Know When to Use Autolock (And When Not To)

Autolock can be very helpful in chaotic fights against quick enemies or tough bosses like Legion. It’s especially good for melee attacks and close-range shooting on large targets.

However, autolock isn’t perfect for all situations. It becomes less effective at longer ranges since it always targets the current position of your enemy. When fighting at a distance, it’s usually better to unlock and aim manually to predict their movement and land shots more accurately.

Always Eat Ice Cream Before Leaving the Base

Here’s a fun tip with a small spoiler—at the base, there’s an ice cream shop that lets you buy a temporary buff for almost no credits. Spending a few seconds and some credits before heading out on a mission can give you a boost.

The real benefit of visiting the shop regularly isn’t just the buffs—they’re modest—but the loyalty rewards. Building up your stamp card can eventually unlock the “Secret Flavor,” a hidden shop with rare gear. Plus, the ice cream shop is just a fun and silly way to take a break before jumping into combat.