Kafka's 'Metamorphosis' Reborn: Immersive Visual Novel Debuts

MazM's "Kafka's Metamorphosis," a new Android game, delves into the life of Franz Kafka, focusing on his pivotal year of 1912, when he penned "The Metamorphosis." This narrative adventure, following the style of MazM's successful titles like "Jekyll & Hyde" and "Phantom of the Opera," blends family drama, romance, mystery, and psychological horror.

Understanding Kafka's Metamorphosis: The Game

This short-form game explores Kafka's struggles balancing his writing aspirations with his responsibilities as a young man, employee, and son. It unravels the motivations behind his iconic novella. Drawing inspiration from Kafka's life and works, including "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment," the game presents the themes of isolation and familial pressure through Kafka's own experiences. The game tackles universal feelings of societal expectations and the pursuit of passion, resonating as strongly today as they did in 1912.

While the subject matter is weighty, the game avoids excessive bleakness, offering instead a unique perspective and a blend of poetic storytelling and emotional depth. See a preview below:

A More Accessible Approach

Featuring beautifully rendered illustrations and a lyrical, concise narrative, "Kafka's Metamorphosis" successfully bridges literature and gaming. The game draws inspiration not only from "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment," but also from "The Castle," "The Trial," and Kafka's personal writings.

Available for free on the Google Play Store, this game is a must-have for fans of the genre. MazM is already developing their next project, a horror/occult title based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe. Check out our coverage of Warcraft Rumble's Season 9 for more gaming news.