• criss_cross@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      Ooh yeah that’s a bit much.

      Games are gonna copy major mechanics. Look at all the BOTW clones that came out after Breath of the Wild was successful. But you have to put a liiiittle effort into mixing up the art style and color palette.

      • Derin@lemmy.beru.co
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        2 months ago

        I think it’s because of the colors used, visual theme, mecha nature of the enemies, and character design of the protagonists - too many direct similarities to argue it’s just inspiration.

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        2 months ago

        They might have been able to get away with it if they didn’t use giant mechanical creatures. That’s pretty distinct.

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          Eh, it’s unique but I don’t think that should give Sony the right to use the exclusively (looking at you Nintendo and Pokemon)

          You could have the exact same game but with fleshy dinosaurs and all of a sudden it’s not a problem? And then a third company can come out with another copy with fleshy dinosaurs and there’s no issue because fleshy dinosaurs aren’t unique.

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            2 months ago

            It’s not that they used animal mechs. It’s that the style of the mechs are very close to that of Horizon. Sony has copyright on the design, not on the idea.

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      2 months ago

      Okay yeah I see Sony’s point. Why are Chinese people like this? Come up with your own ideas, guys.