MazM's new Android game, Kafka's Metamorphosis, offers a captivating blend of family drama, romance, mystery, and psychological horror. Following the success of titles like Jekyll & Hyde and Phantom of the Opera, this narrative adventure delves into the life of Franz Kafka in 1912, the year he penned The Metamorphosis.
Exploring Kafka's World
This short-form game explores Kafka's struggles balancing his writing aspirations with his responsibilities as a son and employee. It reveals the underlying reasons behind his iconic novella. Drawing inspiration from The Metamorphosis, The Judgment, The Castle, and The Trial, along with Kafka's personal writings, the game presents a relatable portrayal of societal pressures and the pursuit of passion.
While the themes are weighty, the game avoids excessive gloom, offering instead a poetic and emotionally resonant narrative. See a glimpse of the gameplay below:
A Literary Gaming Experience
Kafka's Metamorphosis features beautifully rendered illustrations and a concise, lyrical style. It successfully bridges the gap between literature and gaming. The game is free to play on the Google Play Store.
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