Kafka's Metamorphosis

Step into the emotional world of Czech writer Franz Kafka and explore his most famous novella, "The Metamorphosis," in Kafka's Metamorphosis, a short-form, story-driven game. Set in the fall of 1912, this game gives players a glimpse into Kafka's life as a young man, an employee, and an eldest son who struggles to live as a writer while being torn by multiple roles. The game aims to explore the motivating factors behind why Kafka wrote "The Metamorphosis."

The game takes inspiration from Franz Kafka's literary world, particularly his works such as "The Metamorphosis" and "The Judgment," which depict his lifelong difficulties with his father. Kafka's Metamorphosis takes the central motif of the novella and focuses on Kafka's familial issues with Gregor Samsa, emphasizing the conflict between his identity as a writer and his father's expectations.

The game has a simple touch control system and a fast-paced, short-form narrative, like a short film. Players will experience a range of emotions and stories as they explore Kafka's daily life and inner world. Reading Kafka's works after playing the game will provide a fresh and engaging experience, as the game includes elements from his novels like "The Castle" and "The Trial," as well as his diaries and letters.

Kafka's Metamorphosis offers a lyrical and melancholic experience that blends everyday emotional healing stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery. This game is perfect for those who enjoy touching stories like a movie or novel, readers interested in Kafka's works, and literature enthusiasts who prefer playing story games over reading books. It is also suitable for aspiring creators or writers struggling with creative processes, as well as fans of artistic game illustrations and direction.

After Kafka's Metamorphosis, MazM is preparing a horror/occult game, interpreting Edgar Allan Poe's classic works, "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher.