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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 struggles as a writer while navigating societal pressures as a young man, employee, and eldest son. The game explores 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 universal themes of familial conflict and the feeling of insignificance. Unlike Kafka's original work, this game emphasizes the conflict between Kafka's identity as a writer and his father's expectations. The pressure to conform, a timeless struggle, is central to the narrative.
Uncover Kafka's choices and the creative process behind his masterpieces. "Kafka's Metamorphosis" offers a lyrical and melancholic experience with simple touch controls and a fast-paced narrative, similar to a short film. Players will explore Kafka's daily life and inner world, experiencing a range of emotions and stories. Playing the game will enrich subsequent readings of Kafka's works. Beyond the aforementioned works, the game also draws inspiration from "The Castle," "The Trial," Kafka's 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." This marks MazM's foray into the horror/occult genre.
Game Features:
- A cinematic visual novel with emotional literary content and intuitive touch controls.
- A narrative reminiscent of a poetic and tragic film, featuring 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 roots of his literature.
- An emotional narrative offering insight into Kafka's life, relatable to modern experiences.
This Game is Ideal For:
- Those seeking solace and healing from daily life's stresses.
- 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 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 enjoy light psychological horror.
- Those who appreciate light romance and friendly conversations.
