I am still trying to wrap my head around how Bright Memory – Episode 1 was made by just one guy! This is a game that is still in development and as a result is going to be released in episode format. If you love action, first-person shooters and killing hordes of monsters, this is a game you need to take a closer look at.
How to Download Bright Memory – Episode 1
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The Game Review
For a game that was just created by one person, Bright Memory has sky-high production values. I am not exaggerating when I say that if you showed a person the trailer for this that they would think this was a game made by a company like EA or Activision, that is how good it looks.
Gameplay Loop, Mechanics, and Atmosphere in Bright Memory – Episode 1
The story of the game is something that I thought was really cool. You play as Shelia who works for this organization that looks into scientific research. A sword with a material that can bring back things to life is found, another organization steals it and takes it to a mysterious land with all kinds of creatures. If you like sci-fi and action I think you will really like the story.
The gameplay of Bright Memory – Episode 1 is something that I knew right away was going to be something I had a lot of fun with. It has the over the topness of Devil May Cry, the heart of Tomb Raider and the first person shooter/action style of a game like Shadow Warrior.
Visual Style, Sound Design, and PC Optimization
The gameplay is very fast paced and it is very combo heavy. You will be shooting a big ugly looking wolf creature then a skeleton will come out of nowhere and you will have to deal with that. The different creatures and other people that get in your way are quite relentless and coming up with ways to chain together attacks is something that I had a lot of fun with.
You have to remember that Bright Memory – Episode 1 is a game that is made by just one person. With that being said, it is a very short game. This is designed to be an episodic game so that is to be expected, but I got through this first episode in around an hour. The thing is that I had so much fun, I have actually played through it a few times.
The HUD is a little busy for my liking as everything is all in the same place and it can be rather complicated until you know for sure what each thing represents. This, of course, is only a minor nitpick and it is my understanding that the developer is still making tweaks to the presentation of the game.
I had an absolute blast with this shooter and I actually mean it as a compliment when I say that the game left me wanting more! It was so much fun to play and I loved how fast paced the combat it. You actually have a lot of ways to dispose of enemies at your fingertips so I think watching videos of how other people play this game is going to be a lot of fun.
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Bright Memory – Episode 1 PC System Requirements
Check the verified minimum and recommended Windows hardware specifications from the official Steam release of Bright Memory – Episode 1 before installing.
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 64 Bit | Windows 10 64 Bit |
| Processor | i5-3470 INTEL or AMD Equivalent | i7-4790K INTEL or AMD Equivalent |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Nvidia GTX 660 or AMD Radeon HD 7770 | Nvidia GTX 1060 or AMD Radeon R9 390 |
| DirectX | Version 11 | Version 11 |
| Storage | 4 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I download and play Bright Memory – Episode 1 on PC?
Use the green button on this page to access the official store and download page for Bright Memory – Episode 1.
What are the PC system requirements for Bright Memory – Episode 1?
Refer to our technical specification box and review analysis on this page for platform support, performance notes, and hardware requirements for Bright Memory – Episode 1.
How is the gameplay in Bright Memory – Episode 1?
Our editorial review above evaluates Bright Memory – Episode 1 across gameplay mechanics, graphics, audio design, and replayability, complete with a full Pros and Cons breakdown.
Does Bright Memory – Episode 1 support controllers and widescreen displays?
Modern PC releases of Bright Memory – Episode 1 include configurable display settings and standard input options as detailed in the official release notes.
