Metascore
55

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 31
  2. Negative: 6 out of 31
  1. Nov 27, 2020
    43
    Ambitious mix of shooter and slasher, but extremely short and technically only mildly interesting. As a demo it would be interesting, as a full-fledged game it is insufficient.
  2. Dec 7, 2020
    40
    Bright Memory looks fantastic and the action is strong, but there’s just not enough actual game here to recommend it. As interested I am in seeing a full-length version, I can’t say this taste is worth the price when all it has to offer is six rooms and a couple of hallways’ worth of content.
  3. Nov 25, 2020
    40
    Bright Memory shouldn’t be played; it’s just not ready. The one-person developed action is a decent concept, but it should have been released as a demo in anticipation for Bright Memory: Infinite. The Xbox Series X version adds nothing to the experience, but if you’re eager to spend an hour mindlessly shooting enemies and rolling your eyes, then, by all means, pick this up.
  4. Nov 11, 2020
    40
    Bright Memory is a profoundly bland experience riddled with hints that the game was never meant to be played anywhere but PC.
  5. Nov 10, 2020
    30
    it's not the most auspicious start for the console. This shouldn't be an indictment of the upcoming Bright Memory: Infinite, which looks like it's going to be an impressive game, but Bright Memory is not worth the asking price. The numerous glitches and the lack of content mean that fans should wait for Bright Memory: Infinite and leave this game well enough alone.
  6. Nov 13, 2020
    20
    While Bright Memory: Infinite may end up being a more well-rounded gameplay experience, Bright Memory in its current state is arguably the worst title in the Xbox Series X launch lineup and even though it's available at a budget price and only lasts a couple of hours, it's still difficult to recommend to anyone.
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  1. Nov 25, 2020
    To me, this is the type of demo I would show off the graphics to a friend that would come over and get them hyped for what the console is capable of. In that department, it does a good job. Due to the length being so short, there isn’t much else to discuss other, make sure you understand what you are paying for before purchasing Bright Memory.
User Score
4.1

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 71 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 71
  2. Negative: 39 out of 71
  1. Nov 12, 2020
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click full review link to view. Not a good game at all, buggy as hell, just not interesting. I appreciate this was done by one developer but still, not something to show off my Series X Full Review »
  2. Nov 13, 2020
    0
    I beat it in under an hour the game was buggy REALLY BUGGY not even a good tech demo. Pretty graphics doesn’t mean good game FAR FROM IT
  3. Nov 12, 2020
    0
    This game was developed by a programmer in his spare time. That being said and at a price tag of $7.99 I decided to give it a try. smoothThis game was developed by a programmer in his spare time. That being said and at a price tag of $7.99 I decided to give it a try. smooth controls, pretty good graphics, and a decent story for a game that might take you an hour to complete. I found the characters interesting and would like to see more of Bright Memory. The game is supposed to be episode based and I hope to see more in the future. I think a game studio should look into purchasing the developer and the game as an exclusive. This studio is still learning and the games will only get better. Full Review »