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Bright Memory (Chinese: 光明记忆) is a first-person shooter game developed by FYQD Personal Studio.
Created by a single developer in his spare time, it was initially released through Steam's Early Access program for Microsoft Windows as Bright Memory: Episode 1 on 12 January 2019, eventually leaving early access on 25 March 2020.[1][2] Additionally, the game was released for mobile platforms between 2019 and 2020, as well as for the Xbox Series X/S as one of its launch titles on 10 November 2020.[3]
Instead of creating an Episode 2, the game was remade and expanded in both gameplay and story into a full-length title called Bright Memory: Infinite (Chinese: 光明记忆:无限), released on Windows and Xbox Series X/S in 2021.[3][4] Players who have bought the Windows version of Bright Memory will be able to get Bright Memory: Infinite for free.[2]
Gameplay
Bright Memory is a
Synopsis
Protagonist Shelia is tasked by the Science Research Organization (SRO) for which she works to prevent SAI, a military organization, from acquiring a legendary ancient power that can reawaken the dead. The game takes place in a "Land of Sky" located above the Arctic consisting of levitating land masses which are home to ancient creatures.[6][7]
Development
Bright Memory was developed by Chinese developer Zeng "FYQD" Xiancheng using Unreal Engine 4 with development work taking place in the developer's spare time.[1][8] Zeng first previewed the game in a trailer in 2017[8] and received financial support through Epic Games's Unreal Dev Grants.[9]
An early access version of "Episode One" was released worldwide on 12 January 2019. The game supports the Oculus Rift virtual reality goggles.[10]
Stolen assets controversy
In January 2019, Zeng admitted on a post on
Reception
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Episode 1
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Metacritic | XSXS: 55/100[12] |
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Destructoid | 7/10[13] |
Bright Memory: Episode 1 received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic,[12] for having occasional bugs and almost unintelligible instructions, as it was translated from Chinese.[1][5] Nevertheless, Rock Paper Shotgun opined that the game has both the look and feel of a shooter game developed with a large budget, and 'wipes the floor' compared to some much higher priced games.[5] The music and translation were criticized as was the short length since the game does not feature any endless mode.[5]
Infinite
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Push Square | [23] |
TouchArcade | 3.5/5[24] |
Bright Memory: Infinite received "mixed or average" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[14][15][16][17]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g h Grayson, Nathan (16 January 2019). "Bright Memory Is An Ambitious Shooter Made By One Guy". Kotaku. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ a b FYQD-Studio (25 March 2020). "Bright Memory will be leaving early access". Steam. Retrieved 29 March 2020.
- ^ a b Cooper, Dalton (22 September 2020). "New Xbox Series X Console Exclusive Launch Title Confirmed". Game Rant. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ Xiancheng, Zeng (7 May 2020). "Bringing Bright Memory: Infinite to Xbox Series X". Xbox Wire. Retrieved 10 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f Tarason, Dominic (14 January 2019). "Bright Memory is an impressive FPS debut from a solo developer". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ Just, Christian (14 January 2019). "Bright Memory - Blutiger Shooter auf den Spuren von Shadow Warrior 2". GameStar (in German). Webedia. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ Palumbo, Alessio (31 December 2018). "Stunning First-Person Action Game Bright Memory, Developed by One Man, to Launch Early January on Early Access". Wccftech. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ a b Saed, Sherif (3 January 2019). "Bright Memory is a stylish Chinese shooter/melee hybrid coming to Steam next week". VG247. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ Ivey, Chance (24 August 2017). "Epic Games Awards Over $200,000 In New Unreal Dev Grants". Unreal Engine. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ "Bright Memory PC". Gry-Online (in Polish). 2019. Retrieved 19 January 2019.
- ^ a b Ye, Josh (29 January 2019). "Game developer behind Bright Memory Ep1 admits he used stolen assets". Abacus News. Retrieved 5 February 2019.
- ^ a b "Bright Memory for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
- ^ Carter, Chris (9 November 2020). "Review: Bright Memoru". Destructoid. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Bright Memory: Infinite for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Bright Memory: Infinite for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 24 November 2022.
- ^ a b "Bright Memory: Infinite for PlayStation 5 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Bright Memory: Infinite for Xbox Series X Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 27 July 2022.
- ^ Carter, Chris (11 November 2021). "Review: Bright Memory Infinite". Destructoid. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ Stewart, Marcus (11 November 2021). "Bright Memory: Infinite Review". Game Informer. GameStop Corp. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ Wakeling, Richard (11 November 2021). "Bright Memory: Infinite Review - Finite Would Be More Appropriate". GameSpot. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ McCrae, Scott (20 July 2022). "Bright Memory: Infinite Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ Hazell, Ted (20 July 2022). "Bright Memory: Infinite (Switch) Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
- ^ Magaña, Annette (31 July 2022). "Mini Review: Bright Memory: Infinite (PS5) - A Memory in a Flash". Push Square. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ Musgrave, Shaun (21 July 2022). "SwitchArcade Round-Up: Reviews Featuring 'Bright Memory', Plus 'Capcom Arcade 2nd Stadium' and Today's Other Releases and Sales". TouchArcade. Retrieved 31 July 2022.