Immerse in Kafka's Metamorphosis: Visual Novel Explores Tortuous Transformation

MazM's new Android game, Kafka's Metamorphosis, offers a unique blend of family drama, romance, mystery, and psychological horror. Following the success of titles like Jekyll & Hyde and Phantom of the Opera, this narrative adventure delves into the life of Franz Kafka in 1912, the year he penned The Metamorphosis.

Exploring Kafka's World

This short-form game explores Kafka's struggle to balance his writing aspirations with his responsibilities as a young man, employee, and son. Players uncover the motivations behind his iconic novella, experiencing the themes of isolation and familial pressure that resonate even today. The game draws inspiration from The Metamorphosis, The Judgment, The Castle, The Trial, and Kafka's personal writings. While the subject matter is weighty, the game's poetic storytelling and emotional depth prevent it from feeling overly bleak. It offers a fresh perspective on familiar struggles.

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A Literary Gaming Experience

Kafka's Metamorphosis features beautifully rendered illustrations and a concise, lyrical style. It successfully bridges the gap between literature and gaming. The free-to-play game is available on the Google Play Store. MazM is also developing a future horror/occult title based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.