Bright Memory: Infinite

Push Square

Annette Magaña·Jul 31, 2022

Critic50/100

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While it's hard to be too critical, considering the entire project was developed by one person and a small staff, it's also hard to even call this a full game. It's a shame because its graphics rival tentpole AAA productions and there's clear passion to deliver a satisfying gameplay loop. But a lacklustre story and repetitive pacing coupled with unnecessary additions such as the skills make Bright Memory: Infinite an uneven and jarring experience. Perhaps in the near future, given a bigger budget, developer FYQD Studio could make a more fully realised version.

Nintendo Life

Scott McCrae·Jul 20, 2022

Critic50/100

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Bright Memory: Infinite is a short but could-be-much-sweeter shooter, and a hard one to recommend. It's glitchy, it has an incoherent story that ends abruptly, the AI is inconsistent, and the whole thing is over in just about two hours. And yet, in spite of all of that, we still had fun due to its strong core gameplay and frankly, ridiculous story and setpiece moments. For a game made by just one person, it has a really solid foundation and some impressive production values despite the glitches. However, it desperately needs further iteration to be worthy of recommendation for anyone outside of a select few.

Pure Xbox

Ben Kerry·Jul 20, 2022

Critic60/100

Agreement—

All in all, what's here in Bright Memory Infinite is impressive, and the shooting feels super smooth throughout. However, even though the first Bright Memory was classed as a demo-of-sorts, Infinite still feels like an Xbox Series X|S tech demo, all things considered. It's still incredibly short at just two hours long, and the game's story, systems and world need more work for it to feel like a full game. We dig what's here, no doubt, but we were hoping Bright Memory Infinite would feel more like a full game than it ultimately does.

GameSpot

Richard Wakeling·Nov 11, 2021

Critic60/100

Agreement—

Bright Memory: Infinite offers concise and frenetic thrills, but technical issues and that same brevity hold it back.

Game Informer

Marcus Stewart·Nov 11, 2021

Critic70/100

Agreement—

Bright Memory: Infinite boasts dazzling and entertaining combat but its full potential goes unrealized thanks to a largely flat design and an insultingly brief runtime.

Rock Paper Shotgun

Matt Cox·Nov 11, 2021

Critic—

Agreement—

A short frolic through a stunning apocalypse, with combat that compellingly blends katana strikes and gunfire. Just don’t think about the story.