MazM's latest Android game, Kafka's Metamorphosis, offers a unique 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 his iconic novella, The Metamorphosis.
Exploring Kafka's World
Kafka's Metamorphosis is a short but impactful game exploring the challenges Kafka faced balancing his writing aspirations with his responsibilities as a young man, employee, and son. The game reveals the motivations behind his most famous work, drawing inspiration from his life and works, including The Metamorphosis, The Judgment, The Castle, and The Trial, as well as his personal writings. The game portrays themes of isolation and familial pressure, mirroring the surreal transformation in The Metamorphosis through Kafka's own experiences. While dealing with weighty themes, the game maintains a poetic and emotionally resonant tone, offering a fresh perspective on familiar struggles.
A Literary Gaming Experience
Featuring beautifully rendered illustrations and a concise, lyrical narrative, Kafka's Metamorphosis successfully merges literature and gaming. The game is free to play and available on the Google Play Store. MazM is already developing their next project, a horror/occult game based on the works of Edgar Allan Poe.
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