I think the main reason that the combat works is that you can pretty seamlessly switch between guns and your sword allowing you to create fun and satisfying combos.Īnother reason why I think the gameplay works well is the controls for the most part seem to work well.

The game only has one sword attack which you can hold to launch enemies into the air. I generally am not the biggest fan of sword combat, but it works in Bright Memory: Infinite. I think the melee/sword combat might be even more enjoyable though. The enemies can sometimes feel like bullet sponges, but it is still fun defeating a much larger force. The shooting feels like pretty much every other shooter outside of some of the special bullet types which have their own unique twists. Other than the cinematic feel to the game, I think it works because the combination of shooting and swordplay works well. The game has a number of “set pieces” which can feel pretty cinematic. In a way Bright Memory: Infinite kind of feels like you are playing through an action movie. I wouldn’t say that Bright Memory: Infinite drastically differs from either genre, but I still had quite a bit of fun playing it. It is also somewhat due to neither genre really being known for their originality.

Mostly this is because there are other genres that I just prefer more. While I like the FPS and action game genres, I can’t say that I typically play a lot of games from either genre. This can be overcome with a successful parry or you could just deal enough damage to get rid of it. Most melee enemies have a shield/defense that you need to overcome which will drastically reduce the damage you deal until you get rid of it. The sword can also deflect enemy attacks back at them. You can also occasionally use a special ability to launch enemies into the air and temporarily stun them allowing you to deal a lot of damage. The sword can be used like a normal sword or you can unlock upgrades which add a ranged component to your sword swings. The game also gives you a sort of grapple hook which brings enemies towards you and can kill them when you release it. The game rewards you for head shots as you can kill an enemy with less shots than if you shoot them in any other part of their body. You have a limited amount of ammo for each gun, but there is ammo everywhere so it is unlikely that you will ever run out. Shooting in the game feels like your typical FPS. Throughout the game you will acquire four different guns with each having standard and special ammunition. To deal with the enemies you have a number of weapons at your disposal. Most of the game is built around defeating the enemy units that stand in your way. Can you stop the portal before it destroys the world?īright Memory: Infinite feels like a combination of a FPS and an action game. The black hole has caught the attention of another organization which wants to use the paranormal phenomenon for their own purposes. You play as one of these agents named Shelia.

The Supernatural Science Research Organization has sent agents to the region to investigate. Bright Memory: Infinite creates a fun action packed adventure in a beautiful atmosphere which unfortunately ends too quickly.īright Memory: Infinite takes place in the year 2036. I also was intrigued to see how an indie studio could create a game that tried to compete with the type of game that AAA studios normally make.

While I never played the original Bright Memory, I was intrigued by the sequel as it looked like an interesting combination of typical FPS and action game mechanics. For the sequel the developer expanded a little to try and create a more complete experience. The game generally received positive reviews, but was really short. The game was created by one developer who tried to make a game on par with AAA studios. The original Bright Memory was released back in 2020 and was an interesting idea. Bright Memory: Infinite has had an interesting journey.

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