Kafka's Metamorphosis

Experience a Short-Form Story Visual Novel Game Inspired by Franz Kafka's Life

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Kafka's Metamorphosis

'Kafka's Metamorphosis' is an emotional short-form story game based on the life of Czech writer Franz Kafka and his most famous novella, 'The Metamorphosis'. The game is set in the fall of 1912 when Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis. It captures Kafka's struggle to live as a writer while being pressured to fulfill roles as a young man, employee, and eldest son. The game aims to explore and express why Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis.

The game is inspired by the literary world and life of Franz Kafka, as well as his various works. Among them, The Metamorphosis and The Judgment are the most representative, both closely related to Kafka’s lifelong difficulties with his father. The Metamorphosis, in particular, resonates with people worldwide as it depicts the struggles of an eldest son who transforms into a vermin.

In Kafka's Metamorphosis, the novella serves as the central motif, focusing on Kafka and Gregor Samsa’s familial issues. The key difference is that Kafka's story emphasizes the conflict between his identity as a writer and his father's expectations. The feeling of being insignificant or treated as such under pressure is something not only we face today but also what Kafka and countless others experienced in 1912.

Discover how Kafka, both as a human and as a writer, made his choices and wrote his stories in Kafka's Metamorphosis. This game offers a lyrical and melancholic experience with simple touch controls and a fast-paced, short-form narrative, much like a short film. Players will explore Franz Kafka’s daily life and inner world, experiencing a range of emotions and stories. Reading Kafka’s works encountered in the game afterward will provide a fresh and engaging experience.

As a hint, beyond The Metamorphosis and The Judgment, the game draws on 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 please look forward to it.

Features of the Game

• A cinematic visual novel story game with emotional 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 that blends 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, similarly yet different 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.