What looks like a Chinese offshoot of Horizon Zero Dawn, on closer inspection turns out to be an ambitious survival game with surprisingly original ideas: Light of Motiram, the latest project from Tencent studio Polaris Quest, shows itself in its best light in the current gameplay trailer – even if the elephant in the room is trumpeting loudly: The similarity to Guerrilla Games' post-apocalyptic open-world hit is undeniable.
“Mechanimals” instead of machine dinosaurs
The heroine with a bow? Check. Mechanical creatures in animal form? Double check. Vast natural areas with tech ruins? Triple check. But despite all the visual déjà vu, Light of Motiram It's more than just an Asian version of its Dutch inspiration. The focus here isn't on a cinematic story campaign, but on survival, building, and taming. Yes, taming. Over 100 so-called "Mechanimals" can be captured, developed, and assigned tasks – from combat to resource production.
The base-building mechanics rely on a physics engine designed to make construction more realistic and complex. Whether this ultimately translates to fun or frustration remains to be seen – after all, realistic physics isn't always a gamer's cup of tea. More exciting is the fully integrated co-op mode, where up to four players can hunt, build, and fight together. It's a feature that Horizon fans have sorely missed to this day – even though with Horizon Online An official multiplayer spin-off is already in development..
Will the concept work?
In the fight Light of Motiram It focuses on precise melee mechanics with blocking, dodging, and countering. Sounds like Dark Souls Street Art Minecraft Street Art HorizonWhether this genre mix works or turns out to be a wild patchwork kit will be revealed by 2025 at the latest – that's when the game is scheduled to be released.
Until then, Polaris Quest remains above all else: bold. Approaching an established franchise with such obvious visual similarities is a double-edged sword. But if the gameplay ideas work and the co-op aspect lives up to its promise, it could be a game-changer. Light of Motiram They will become more than just a pretty clone. Perhaps even a legitimate challenger.
Is Light of Motiram Is this a serious alternative or just a cheap copy?
Horizon is so overdone... who would even want to play this? Well, maybe I just don't understand "modern" gamers anymore. We'll see if it flops or not.