Despite sparking outrage in Western countries, Light of Motiram continues its promotional campaign and has just released a 16-minute gameplay video. This release provides insight into how the game will differ from Horizon Zero Dawn in terms of gameplay mechanics, shifting towards a survival game similar to Palworld. In this new direction, players must construct fortresses, gather resources, and hunt Mecanimachines that can later be captured and trained. The Polaris Quest studio has announced plans for over 100 customizable Mecanimachines, each with unique abilities that enable exclusive combat modes and specific production traits, making them valuable allies in the game. Light of Motiram also distinguishes itself through cooperative playability and gameplay mechanics based on blocks, counters, and perfectly timed evasions. Visually, the game closely resembles Horizon’s universe, which raises questions about whether companies like Guerrilla Games or Sony Interactive Entertainment will take action similar to Nintendo’s response to Palworld, where a demand for $60,000 was made due to alleged patent infringement on gameplay mechanics rather than mere visual similarities. It is worth noting that proving plagiarism can be more complicated than it appears.
