Kafka's Metamorphosis

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 narrative game based on the life of Franz Kafka and his renowned novella, "The Metamorphosis." Set in the autumn of 1912, when Kafka penned "The Metamorphosis," the game delves into Kafka's struggles as a writer 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. It explores the timeless pressure of feeling insignificant, a sentiment relevant both to Kafka's time and our own.

Uncover Kafka's choices and the creative process behind his writing in "Kafka's Metamorphosis." This game offers a lyrical and melancholic experience with intuitive touch controls and a concise narrative, akin to a short film. Players will journey through Kafka's daily life and inner world, experiencing a spectrum of emotions and stories. Playing the game will enrich your subsequent reading of Kafka's works. Beyond "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment," the game also incorporates elements from "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 MazM's first venture into the horror/occult genre.

Game Features:

• A cinematic visual novel with emotionally resonant literary content and simple touch controls.
• A narrative reminiscent of a poetic and tragic emotional film, incorporating Kafka's writing 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 origins of his literature in a heartfelt dramatic style.
• An emotional narrative game offering insight into Kafka's life, relatable yet distinct from modern experiences.

This Game is Ideal For:

• Those seeking solace and healing from daily life's stresses.
• Those who enjoy engaging 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 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 appreciate intriguing and touching family stories.
• Fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.
• Those who enjoy light psychological horror.
• Those who appreciate light romance and conversational elements.