Fans criticize new game for being a poor copy of Palword.

Have you ever been in a situation where someone asks to copy your homework? Well, that's the kind of energy we're feeling here. It seems like imitation is the name of the game, as Sony's recent announcement for a new Horizon game has sparked some similarities with another game.

The game in question is Light Of Motiram, which was recently announced by Chinese conglomerate Tencent. And let's just say, it bears more than a few striking resemblances to the beloved Horizon games on PlayStation. From the post-apocalyptic setting to the protagonist's outfit, it's hard to ignore the similarities.

Now, before you start thinking that imitation is always a bad thing in the gaming world, let's take a step back. In our recent article on GTA clones, we discussed how imitation can often lead to great games. Just take Astro Bot, for example, which many have compared to Super Mario. But what sets these games apart is their unique elements that differentiate them from their inspirations.

Unfortunately, that's not quite the case with Light Of Motiram. In fact, the imitation is so blatant and derivative that it's hard not to question the developers' intentions. The key art alone depicts a world similar to Horizon's, complete with mechanical beasts called "mechanimals." And while the concept of robot animals isn't new, the designs shown in the screenshots and trailer are almost identical to those in Horizon.

But wait, there's more. Unlike Horizon, Light Of Motiram is marketed as a survival game with a focus on co-op multiplayer. So not only does it have a similar world and creatures, but it also includes elements from other games like Palworld, where players can tame mechanimals to aid in battles or production.

Speaking of Palworld, which received backlash for being a Pokémon rip-off, it seems like Light Of Motiram may have been hoping for a similar viral reaction. However, Palworld at least combined cute and colourful creatures with realistic guns, making for an intriguing contrast. Light Of Motiram, on the other hand, lacks anything unique and simply mimics Horizon.

Some are even speculating if this imitation will result in legal action from Sony, especially since Palworld is facing a lawsuit from Nintendo. And as expected, the Horizon comparisons are all over the internet, with people questioning the development team's originality and even making jokes about it.

But let's not forget that Light Of Motiram is still in development and has yet to be released. And with the possibility of Sony stepping in, we may not even see it on PC. Only time will tell what happens with this game, but one thing's for sure: the similarities to Horizon are undeniable.

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