This Horizon Zero Dawn clone has good reasons for you to play it

The PlayStation Horizon saga, which has brought four games to life so far, seems to be on track to continue its expansion. However, the emergence of imitators is already being felt, with one of the most notable being Light of Motiram, developed by the Chinese studio Polaris Quest, a subsidiary of Tencent. This new title, which has caused a stir due to its obvious inspiration from Horizon Zero Dawn, has released a trailer showcasing its own features and distancing itself from its source of inspiration.

Its appeal is being the opposite of the Horizon saga in everything but aesthetics

Light of Motiram presents itself as a survival adventure focused on base building, the taming of mechanical creatures known as Mechanimals, and cooperative combat for up to ten players. Unlike what is seen in the Guerrilla Games title, this new game minimizes the narrative weight and seeks to maximize the online component. Players will be able to join and leave matches without affecting their progress, a proposal that could be appealing to those looking for a more flexible experience.

As for combat, Light of Motiram moves even further away from the Horizon style, opting for a focus on melee combat that emphasizes dodges, blocks, and counterattacks. The customization of mechs will allow players to take on different roles, from tanks to support units, adding variety to the gameplay system. This approach could attract a new audience eager to experience a different game, even if it shares certain similarities in its setting.

Scheduled for a 2025 release as a free-to-play title, Light of Motiram will be available on PS5, iOS, Android, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. As development progresses, Tencent’s growing role in the video game industry, including its investments in Ubisoft and oversight of franchises like Assassin’s Creed, continues to spark conversation about its presence in the global market.

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