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Kafka's Metamorphosis is an emotionally resonant short-form story game based on the life of Czech writer Franz Kafka and his renowned novella, The Metamorphosis. Set in the autumn of 1912, the game's narrative unfolds during the period Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis, capturing his struggles as a writer navigating the pressures of societal expectations as a young man, employee, and eldest son. The game delves into the underlying reasons behind Kafka's creation of The Metamorphosis.
Drawing inspiration from Kafka's literary world and life, including works such as The Metamorphosis and The Judgment—both deeply connected to his lifelong difficulties with his father—the game explores universal themes. The Metamorphosis, in particular, resonates with its depiction of the struggles of an eldest son transforming into a vermin. Kafka's Metamorphosis uses the novella as a central motif, focusing on Kafka and Gregor Samsa's familial issues, but emphasizes the conflict between Kafka's identity as a writer and his father's expectations. The feeling of insignificance and pressure is a timeless experience, relevant both to Kafka's time in 1912 and our modern lives.
Uncover how Kafka, both as a person and a writer, made his choices and crafted his stories. Kafka's Metamorphosis offers a lyrical and melancholic experience with simple touch controls and a fast-paced, short-form narrative akin to a short film. Players will explore Franz Kafka's daily life and inner world, experiencing a range of emotions and stories. Subsequently reading Kafka's works encountered within the game will provide a fresh and engaging perspective.
Beyond The Metamorphosis and The Judgment, the game also draws inspiration from Kafka's novels like The Castle and The Trial, as well as his diaries and letters. Following Kafka's Metamorphosis, MazM is preparing a story reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, The Black Cat and The Fall of the House of Usher. This will be MazM's first foray into the horror/occult genre, so stay tuned!
Game Features
- A cinematic visual novel story game with emotionally resonant literary content, easily navigable through simple touch interactions.
- A story reminiscent of a poetic and tragic emotional film, featuring Kafka's writing and short stories.
- Free access to the early stages of the story.
- Content blending everyday emotional healing stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery.
- A portrayal of Franz Kafka as a writer, son, employee, and man, exploring his life and the roots of his literature in a way that feels like a heartfelt drama or film.
- An emotional healing story game that provides insight into Kafka's life, similar yet distinct from modern-day experiences.
This Game is Perfect For
- Those seeking peace and healing from the fatigue of daily life.
- Those who want to enjoy a touching story like a movie or novel through dialogues, illustrations, and story content.
- Fans of reading, visual novels, story games, character games, light novels, and web novels.
- Those who want to experience literary stories and cinematic narratives with simple and easy controls.
- Readers interested in Kafka's works like "The Metamorphosis" but find it daunting to read even e-books.
- Those curious about the life story of the author Franz Kafka.
- Aspiring creators or writers struggling with creative processes such as writing and drawing.
- Literature enthusiasts who prefer playing story games over reading books.
- Those who enjoy intriguing, thrilling yet touching family stories.
- Fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.
- Those who enjoy light psychological horror.
- Those who appreciate light romance and conversations with friends.
