Fans blast Horizon Zero Dawn clone as being just as bad as PalwordMichael BeckwithPublished November 28, 2024 6:15pmUpdated November 28, 2024 6:15pm Real can I copy your homework energy here (Tencent/Sony/Metro)No, Sony hasnt announced a new Horizon game, but Light Of Motiram bears more than a few obvious similarities.In a recent article on GTA clones, we mentioned how, in games, imitation isnt inherently a bad thing. Some of the very best games out there have cribbed elements from what came before, such as Astro Bot feeling like the Sony equivalent of Super Mario.However, those sort of games typically offer their own spin or unique element that differentiate them from their inspirations. But sometimes an imitation can be so blatant, and so derivative, that you have to wonder if the people behind it foolishly believed no one would notice.The latest example of this is with action adventure game Light Of Motiram, which was announced earlier today by Chinese conglomerate Tencent and has quickly, and understandably, drawn comparisons to the Horizon games on PlayStation.The key art depicts a ruined but lush post-apocalyptic world, with a young woman surveying it whos dressed almost identically to Aloy, protagonist of Horizon Zero Dawn and its sequel.Easily the most contentious similarity is how Light Of Motirams world will be populated by mechanical beasts called mechanimals. While the concept of robot animals isnt unique to Horizon, had we shown you the designs shown in screenshots and the trailer with no context, youd be forgiven for thinking theyre from a new Horizon sequel or the upcoming online spin-off.The only real difference is that Light Of Motiram is billed as more of a survival game with an emphasis on co-op multiplayer rather than a single-player adventure like Horizon Zero Dawn.This means gathering resources and building bases, so its also got some hints of Palworld in there, with how you can tame mechanimals to either aid you in battles or assist with production.Given Palworld itself went viral upon its reveal for being deemed a Pokmon rip-off, maybe Light Of Motiram was hoping for the same thing.The difference, though, is that Palworld combined cute and colourful pokmon-like monsters with realistic guns, making for an eye-catching juxtaposition, Light Of Motiram doesnt have anything like that and is pretty unadventurous in how it apes Horizon.Plus, Palworlds Pokmon similarities have earned it a lawsuit from Nintendo, so why would anyone be trying to follow its footsteps at the moment?Regardless, the obvious Horizon similarities seem to be all anyones talking about. Practically every comment under the announcement trailer mentions Horizon and a quick search through X for posts about Light Of Motiram brings up nothing but similar observations.More TrendingHow do you invest so much money and time into developing a game when you know its blatantly copying the core visual elements and art direction from another game? writes TerrelleGraham.I give the Horizon IP a lot of c***, but it has a very distinct art style and design. Light Of Motiram is a clear example of not being original, says Dragonraygaming.A few also ponder if this will actually invite legal action from Sony, while others, like La Lidia, have reacted to the announcement with the Guy Incognito joke from The Simpsons.Light Of Motiram is currently scheduled for a PC release but lacks an exact date. Thats assuming Sony doesnt have something to say on the matter. Didnt we fight one of these in Horizon Forbidden West? (Tencent)Emailgamecentral@metro.co.uk, leave a comment below,follow us on Twitter, andsign-up to our newsletter.To submit Inbox letters and Readers Features more easily, without the need to send an email, just use ourSubmit Stuff page here.For more stories like this,check our Gaming page.ArrowMORE: Horizon Forbidden West review robosaurs wrecksGameCentralExclusive analysis, latest releases, and bonus community content.This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Your information will be used in line with our Privacy Policy