Vox Machinae

About

Pilot a colossal Grinder machine in a corporate war set against collapsing Earth and distant mining colonies. Choose from multiple chassis types and rig them with lasers cannons missiles or experimental weapons before battling rival squads in arena-style combat or open-world skirmishes. The game supports VR headsets for engaging cockpit controls and offers co-op play for team-based objectives. Missions range from resource grabs to base defenses with procedurally generated maps keeping repeat playthroughs fresh. Vox Machinae leans into its gritty sci-fi setting with minimal cosmetic microtransactions and no pay-to-win mechanics. Players praise the responsive combat and VR integration which earned it 82/100 on Metacritic at launch. The corporate rivalry narrative unfolds through brief text logs rather than heavy cutscenes letting the action drive the story. Regular post-launch updates added new chassis and seasonal events keeping the player base active over three years post-release.

Storyline

Earth's resources have been depleted. People try to migrate to where there is work, but many end up detained in border camps living off what scraps the governments are able to provide. Powerful corporations explore the heavens in search of raw materials. You are one of the lucky few to be a certified pilot of a giant grinder. Able to cross rough alien landscapes, these massive machines enabling you to take on the distant mining jobs. Rivalry between the corporations is heating up, your job is about to get alot more dangerous.