Is it better to dodge and parry, to close to melee, or to keep the enemy at range? Often there is not a cut-and-dry answer and that, ultimately, is what makes it interesting. These two bonus tools elevate the movement mechanics in Bright Memory, adding more meaningful choices to combat navigation. Charging a range-oriented enemy is not only an option but, if you parry their gunfire successfully en route, becomes optimal. It depletes a stamina bar, so is a limited resource, but in a pinch, a flurry of cuts can be the difference between life and death. Bright Memory’s blade is fast and feels great to use. Secondly, we need to talk about the sword.
Though Bright Memory lacks the mobility of Titanfall 2, it does retain an echo of the responsiveness that made the mech-based FPS so iconic. It offers a robust alternative when parrying isn’t an option. The first is a Titanfall 2-esque jet-powered dash, which is your first port of call for dodging. This dynamic is improved with the addition of two more mechanics. But, at its finest, you find yourself frenetically darting between opponents, doing your best to stay out of the line of fire while retaliating as best you can. Unfortunately, Bright Memory’s level design is occasionally restrictive and handicaps the experience. Avoiding gunfire while parrying melee attacks requires a commitment to strafing and dodging worthy of the Slayer in Doom Eternal. Space gameīy offering a combination of ranged and melee enemies, Bright Memory forces you to make full use of the 3D space available. This dichotomy is the focal point that keeps you engaged with Bright Memory during its better moments. Sometimes it’s safer to keep your enemy at range and fire speculative shots from the assault rifle than to engage directly. The genius, here, is that parrying isn’t always strictly better than dodging. My own attempts at the game’s first boss required ample use of both approaches. It’s a clever move, rewarding skillful parry play, but also allowing you to brute-force through enemy defenses if needed. This shield reduces all incoming damage, except ripostes. Certain enemies and bosses are protected by a shield. Deflecting a bullet towards an unsuspecting enemy feels as cool as it sounds. Parry correctly, however, and you’ll riposte, damaging the offending enemy. Parry too slowly or too quickly, and you pay the price for your hubris. Almost any attack, even a ranged one, may be parried with a tap of the right bumper. Players who own Bright Memory on Steam or GOG before November 11 will be eligible to receive a free copy of Bright Memory: Infinite, so be sure to make full use of this major upgrade.Despite its flaws, this is something that Bright Memory often manages to get right. In addition to the main game, the soundtrack featuring tracks composed by Emperia Sound and Music and cosmetic DLC will also be available for purchase at release. “I look forward to blowing fans away with an experience that’s not just good-looking, but incredibly fun.”īright Memory: Infinite will be available on Steam and GOG for PC on November 12. “Bright Memory: Infinite is the culmination of years of work to prove just what indie developers are capable of,” said sole developer of FYQD Studio, Zeng. Setting out to be a next-generation experience, Bright Memory: Infinite features DLSS, ray-traced reflections, shadows, caustic effects, and global illumination, along with NVIDIA Reflex to minimize latency for an unforgettable experience. Upgrade protagonist Shelia’s weapon proficiency and skills with a detailed skill tree, enabling a highly-customizable combat experience.įYQD Studio worked closely with NVIDIA throughout the entire development process of Bright Memory: Infinite after the addition of ray tracing and NVIDIA DLSS to the original Bright Memory, and the release of the Bright Memory: Infinite Ray Tracing Benchmark. Players will still utilise guns, blades and special abilities, like altering time and gravity to slay mythological beasts and futuristic soldiers in brutal combos. It expands on the visceral combat experience of its prequel Bright Memory, with new wall-running and blocking techniques, as well as new special abilities for each weapon. This first game’s short length was criticised, but many did note the game’s silky smooth gameplay, which is even more impressive considering the fact that this was the debut game from Chinese solo developer FYQD Studio.Ī sequel is thankfully on the way, and it’s called Bright Memory: Infinite.
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