Experience a poignant short-form visual novel inspired by Franz Kafka's life. ■MazM Membership■ MazM Membership subscribers can access all game content for free using their existing ID.
"Kafka's Metamorphosis" is an emotional short-form 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 struggles as a writer grappling with societal expectations as a young man, employee, and eldest son. It delves into the motivations behind his creation 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 universal themes of familial conflict and the feeling of insignificance. "Kafka's Metamorphosis" uniquely emphasizes the conflict between Kafka's identity as a writer and his father's expectations. It explores the timeless pressure of feeling insignificant, a sentiment relatable across generations.
Uncover Kafka's choices and creative process in this lyrical and melancholic experience. Featuring simple touch controls and a fast-paced narrative, the game resembles a short film, offering intimate glimpses into Kafka's daily life and inner world. Playing the game enhances the appreciation of Kafka's works, offering a fresh perspective on "The Metamorphosis," "The Judgment," "The Castle," "The Trial," his diaries, and letters.
Following "Kafka's Metamorphosis," MazM is developing a game reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales, "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," marking their foray into the horror/occult genre.
Game Features:
- A 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.
- Blends everyday emotional stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery.
- Portrays Franz Kafka as a writer, son, employee, and man, exploring the origins of his literature in a heartfelt dramatic style.
- An emotional narrative providing insight into Kafka's life, offering parallels and contrasts with modern experiences.
Ideal for:
- Those seeking solace and healing from daily stress.
- Those who enjoy touching stories presented through dialogue, illustrations, and narrative.
- Fans of reading, visual novels, story games, character games, light novels, and web novels.
- Those who prefer experiencing literary stories and cinematic narratives with simple controls.
- Readers interested in Kafka's works but find them challenging to read.
- Those curious about Franz Kafka's life story.
- Aspiring creators struggling with the creative process.
- 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 enjoy light psychological horror.
- Those who appreciate light romance and friendly conversations.
