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"Kafka's Metamorphosis" is an emotional narrative game based on the life of Franz Kafka and his renowned novella, "The Metamorphosis." Set in the autumn of 1912, the game depicts Kafka's internal struggles as a writer grappling with societal expectations as a young man, employee, and eldest son. The game aims to explore the genesis of "The Metamorphosis."
Drawing inspiration from Kafka's literary world and life, including "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment" (both deeply connected to his complex relationship with his father), the game resonates with the universal themes of familial pressure and identity. While mirroring the novella's core themes, Kafka's Metamorphosis emphasizes the conflict between his artistic aspirations and his father's expectations. The feeling of insignificance and pressure is explored, highlighting its relevance both to Kafka's time and contemporary experiences.
Uncover Kafka's choices and creative process in this lyrical and melancholic game. Simple touch controls and a fast-paced narrative offer an experience akin to a short film. Players will delve into Kafka's daily life and inner world, experiencing a spectrum of emotions and stories. Playing the game enhances the appreciation of Kafka's works. Beyond the aforementioned novellas, the game incorporates elements from "The Castle," "The Trial," his diaries, and letters.
Following "Kafka's Metamorphosis," MazM is developing a game reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe's "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," marking their debut into the horror/occult genre.
Game Features:
- Cinematic visual novel with emotionally resonant literary content and intuitive touch controls.
- A narrative reminiscent of a poetic and tragic film, incorporating Kafka's writings and short stories.
- Free access to early game stages.
- A blend of everyday emotional stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery.
- A portrayal of Franz Kafka as a writer, son, employee, and man, exploring the origins of his literature.
- An emotional narrative offering insights into Kafka's life and its parallels with modern experiences.
This Game is Ideal For:
- Those seeking solace and healing from daily life's stresses.
- Those who enjoy moving stories delivered through dialogue, illustrations, and narrative.
- Fans of reading, visual novels, story games, character games, light novels, and web novels.
- Those who prefer simple and easy controls for literary and cinematic narratives.
- Readers interested in Kafka's works but find them challenging to read.
- Those curious about the life of Franz Kafka.
- Aspiring creators struggling with creative processes.
- Literature enthusiasts who prefer playing story games to reading books.
- Those who enjoy intriguing and touching family stories.
- Fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.
- Those who appreciate light psychological horror.
- Those who enjoy light romance and conversational elements.
