Deal | This well-rated action shooter is now around $2 for the first time on Steam

The story of Bright Memory is, to put it mildly, a little confusing. A secret research organization discovers a substance inside ancient swords that can bring the dead back to life. When terrorists attempt to steal the research, an experiment involving a quantum transporter goes horribly wrong. Special agent Shelia suddenly finds herself on a floating island near the North Pole, where she must battle enemy soldiers, resurrected warriors and all kinds of supernatural creatures. But then again, the story isn't really the point here.

Instead, Bright Memory is all about fast-paced action – and there's plenty of it. Shelia blasts her way through hordes of enemies with a pistol, assault rifle and shotgun, switches to an energy sword when needed and unleashes a variety of supernatural abilities. For example, she can launch enemies into the air, briefly stop time or strike with powerful energy attacks. By cleverly combining different moves, players can pull off spectacular combos and earn increasingly high style ratings.

The fact that Bright Memory was originally developed by just one person continues to impress Steam reviewers. Players particularly praise its impressive visuals and fast-paced combat system. There's a catch, though: For most players, the fun is over after just 30 to 60 minutes. As a result, the shooter is often described as more of a paid demo than a full-fledged game. The confusing story and occasional control issues also draw criticism. Even so, an impressive 89% of more than 33,000 Steam reviews are positive.

70% off on Steam for the first time

Bright Memory is currently 70% off on Steam until November 18, bringing its price down to $2.39 from $7.99. According to SteamDB, the previous maximum discount was 60%. This marks the first time the game has dropped around the $2 mark. On the Steam Deck, Bright Memory is officially rated "Unsupported". However, according to ProtonDB, the shooter is generally playable with a few adjustments.

Anyone looking for more after Bright Memory can turn to Bright Memory: Infinite, a considerably more substantial follow-up. The original game was initially intended as the first installment in a multi-part series. Instead of continuing the story, however, the developer decided to start over completely. The result was released in 2021 and features a new storyline, a revamped combat system and significantly more playtime. Infinite is also currently 60% off on Steam. Alternatively, both shooters are available together in the Bright Memory Collection Bundle.

The following trailer offers a first look at the action-packed gameplay:

Disclaimer: Notebookcheck is not responsible for price changes carried out by retailers. The discounted price or deal mentioned in this item was available at the time of writing and may be subject to time restrictions and/or limited unit availability.