Bright Memory

"Bright Memory is a very, very short game. I played through it twice, each time the total game time was between 30-40 minutes in length. There isn’t a lot of reason to replay the short campaign either, save for earning …"

"Good initial sensations that don&s;t hide their technical and control problems that we hope will be solved in the complete work."

"The prologue to Bright Memory: Infinite arrives on Xbox Series X to represent one of the few exclusive experiences available at launch. We are aware that we cannot evaluate this experiment in the same way as a triple A production …"

"While there are plenty of rough edges and frustrations here, these are all somewhat balanced out by the cost of Bright Memory on Xbox Series X; AU$11.95."

"On its own merits, Bright Memory is short, rough around the edges and has a somewhat forgettable storyline. But as proof of concept and a playable teaser for the forthcoming Bright Memory Infinite, it’s a tantalising look at what’s to …"

"Bright Memory shouldn’t be played; it’s just not ready. The one-person developed action is a decent concept, but it should have been released as a demo in anticipation for Bright Memory: Infinite. The Xbox Series X version adds nothing to …"

"Bright Memory is a short look at the potential next year&s;s Bright Memory Infinite may have, but this demo is a bit rough technically even though the mechanics are fun."

"Bright Memory is an utterly fascinating Swiss Army knife of a game that, despite its several ideas clashing in glorious cacophony, forces you to overlook the imperfections and other side effects of lone wolf development. It&s;s an utterly confusing, but …"

"Bright Memory is a profoundly bland experience riddled with hints that the game was never meant to be played anywhere but PC."

"Bright Memory has the potential to be great once Infinite arrives, but for now, it gets a very light recommendation with some provisos. It&s;s not technically impressive even as a Series X launch title, but Bright Memory is worth pursuing …"

"Bright Memory is an awesome achievement given it was developed by a one-man studio. It looks impressive, plays smoothly and is action-packed. While using well-known gameplay mechanics, it still somehow feels new and refreshing. While overall great, it does have …"

"The technical razzle-dazzle and the interesting gameplay proposal can&s;t hide a flawed, graphically simple experience. Although it feels poor at the moment, it has the potential to become something really better."

"Bright Memory isn&s;t inherently bad, but it feels like a demo for a game that promises to be bigger and better. In addition to that, it&s;s not the best showcase for the new features of the Xbox Series X|S. Regardless, …"

"While Bright Memory isn’t going to win any awards, it’s still a pretty commendable effort from FYQD. The trailer for the remake looks promising, as it seems to already address some of the issues in the original game. Looks can …"

"Bright Memory has so much potential and I am eagerly awaiting Infinite’s release in 2021. Gameplay looks and feels familiar as far as first-person shooters but when it comes to graphics, the Xbox Series S makes it look so good. …"

"Bright Memory for Xbox Series X|S is an extremely unoptimized and poorly polished launch title. However, the future looks bright for the game. The foundation for something truly special is there."

"Although Bright Memory is utter nonsense, in a good way, it is still just a gloried tech-demo"

"As a playable teaser for Bright Memory: Infinite, Bright Memory sadly underwhelms. Some of its default control methods feel unwieldy, your foes take far too much damage to put down, and the completion time tied to it is extremely short. …"

"However short, Bright Memory lets you glimpse its capabilities but does not have time to apply itself thoroughly given its brevity. Many clever ideas, weapons at a distance and melee, environmental puzzles, quasi-platform phases and huge bosses to face give …"

"If you like stylish FPS with action-platform elements, Bright Memory could give you more than a surprise, even if between a very low longevity and a confusing narrative."

"There is a lot to like in Bright Memory, and I can’t help but wonder how fantastic it could be as an eight or ten hour experience with a coherent storyline and some extra polish. Hopefully the next game will …"

"The fact this was accomplished form a single person is enough to be impressed by. As a tech demo, this is spectacular, however, this is being sold as a game for $8 on the MS store, and it is not …"

"Not only is it a surprise that Bright Memory is developed by a single person, but forgetting that aspect the game continues to be a good exponent of its genre offering enough playable variety and adrenaline to become a title …"

"Bright Memory can be completed in just over 30 minutes the first time through, but suffers from technical and control issues. It was designed as the first episode of many but came across as an unfinished product or proof of …"

"Those who decide to spend some time with the title will not be disappointed as long as they know what to expect. Otherwise, those who are really thirsty for titles to enjoy the new generation, can definitely check this one …"

"FTQD Studio&s;s first outing is a playful shooter/slasher hybrid that&s;s far too finite to feel worth its retail price."

"Bright Memory is a short, janky blast of fun that almost makes up for in ambition what it lacks in execution."

""It&s;s not very good overall, but it&s;s fun""

"Obviously, Bright Memory has some important shortcomings, which are noticeable in the cameras, animations of our character in the cinematics or in the manufacture itself and details of characters or enemies. Everything is disguised as graphic effects, but we cannot …"

"So overall, for a launch title, Bright Memory even while super short and basically being a tech demo, for how pretty things can look and sound, is still an amazing fast paced experience. At twenty-five to thirty minutes per playthrough, …"

"Plagued with a plethora of issues, but still occasionally fun, Bright Memory is one of the most confusing games I&s;ve played in some time."

"Bright Memory is a rare good-bad game that&s;s enjoyable partly because of its oddities and flaws, but there&s;s signs that its sequel Bright Memory Infinite could actually just be good."

"So there’s any awful lot going on in Bright Memory in a very short period. I can say that I had fun and I am looking forward to the complete game, but with some caution: I do hope and anticipate …"

"Despite some minor issues, Bright Memory is a taste of what’s to come next year from Bright Memory: Infinite and I couldn’t be more excited"

"Bright Memory is definitely an ambitious endeavor by a sole developer who wants to deliver high-octane action in an FPS-type Tomb Raider adventure that combines shooting and melee. The end result is unfortunately disappointing, with an exaggeration characterizing it throughout …"