The Metamorphosis

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The Metamorphosis is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by Izmir Games Collective and was released on October 19, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

In "The Metamorphosis" visual novel, based on Franz Kafka's classic novella, players step into the shoes of salesman Gregor Samsa, who awakens one day to find himself inexplicably transformed into a giant insect. The game features illustrations, sound effects, and music, bringing the haunting story to life in a new format. Navigate Gregor's challenging new reality, grappling with isolation, identity, and the reactions of his family and society.

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Audience ScoreBased on 36 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features beautiful illustrations and a faithful adaptation of the original story, enhancing the overall experience.
The atmospheric sound design and interactive elements help maintain engagement, making it enjoyable even for those who typically don't read books.
It provides a unique way to experience a classic novel, with many players expressing newfound appreciation for Kafka's work.

The lack of music and sound effects for most of the game, along with slow text speed, detracts from the overall experience for some players.
There are inconsistencies in text display and menu behavior, which can be frustrating and disrupt immersion.
Some players found the art quality to vary significantly between chapters, leading to a less cohesive visual experience.

story
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The story is praised for its fascinating narrative and effective atmosphere, enhanced by beautiful graphics and creepy artwork. Reviewers appreciate the visual novel format, noting it as a strong adaptation of the original story, and express interest in future adaptations, particularly if they remain affordable.
- “Visual novel that blends the story well, sets up the right atmosphere for the story.”
- “Loved the creepy artwork, very good adaptation of the original story!”
- “I would be interested in future adaptations like this (if they are under $10 price range of course, this is not really a game but an interactive story).”
graphics
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The graphics are highly praised for their unique art style and creepy artwork, effectively enhancing the narrative experience. Reviewers appreciate the stunning visuals that complement the adaptation of the original story, describing it as a timeless classic.
- “Loved the creepy artwork, very good adaptation of the original story!”
- “A timeless classic in narrative form with astounding visuals to accompany it.”
- “This is a great way to read a book, I love the art style!”
music
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The music aspect of the game received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of music and sound effects for the majority of gameplay, which detracted from the experience. While some appreciated the quality of the drawings and the music when present, the overall absence of audio elements and slow text speed were significant drawbacks.
- “Really nice drawings & music.”
- “The combination of no music for 99% of the time, no sound effects 99% of the time (the typewriter was annoying and promptly muted), the slow text speed (I know I can press space again to make it all appear, but I should just be able to use an option for that) and the real-life source just killed it.”
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The atmosphere of the visual novel is highly praised for effectively blending the narrative with a chilling ambiance, particularly in its adaptation of "The Metamorphosis." Reviewers note that the game successfully establishes the right mood to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “Visual novel that blends the story well, setting up the right atmosphere for the narrative.”
- “The chilling atmosphere of the metamorphosis has adapted quite well into a visual novel!”