Games with a similar theme are not rare. For instance, Mario Kart has inspired many clones over the years, including recent titles like Nickelodeon Kart Racers, Disney Speedstorm, and Lego 2K Drive. Yet, there are times when a game might be labeled a rip-off, and that seems to apply to Light of Motiram, an upcoming open-world survival crafting game that bears a resemblance to Sony's Horizon Zero Dawn.
Trailer Insights
The game's announcement trailer showcases a world inhabited by mechanical creatures known as Mechanimals, which are reminiscent of the ones seen in Horizon Zero Dawn. Additionally, we meet the main character who is accompanied by a flying robot buddy that seems similar to BD-1 from Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.
Unique Features
Polaris Quest, a subsidiary of Tencent, is developing and publishing Light of Motiram, and they aim to set their game apart from Horizon Zero Dawn in several ways. For starters, this game emphasizes crafting, as players will need to create and build a base using resources like wood and bricks.
Players will also have the ability to tame, train, and personalize numerous Mechanimals that can aid in combat or production tasks. Moreover, Light of Motiram features a multiplayer option that lets teams of up to 10 players tackle enemies, hunt creatures, and gather resources together.
Availability and Future
Light of Motiram will be accessible on PC through Steam and the Epic Game Store. It has also been confirmed that it will launch on PS5, Android, and iOS, with cross-platform progression support. Although there is no exact release date set, it is reported that the game is planned for 2025.
After the announcement of Light of Motiram, Sony has not commented on the game. It is uncertain whether they will pursue legal action against the developers, similar to how Nintendo acted against the creators of Palworld, a game that resembles Pokémon.
