Kafka's Metamorphosis vs Sinclair's Notebook

■ MazM Membership ■ If you are subscribed to MazM Membership, log in with the same ID to access all content of this game for free. ''Kafka's Metamorphosis' is an emotional short-form story game based on the life of Czech writer Franz Kafka and his most famous novella, 'The Metamorphosis'. The game is set in the fall of 1912 when Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis. It captures Kafka's struggle to live as a writer while being pressured to fulfill roles as a young man, employee, and eldest son. The game aims to explore and express why Kafka wrote The Metamorphosis. The game is inspired by the literary world and life of Franz Kafka, as well as his various works. Among them, The Metamorphosis and The Judgment are the most representative, both closely related to Kafka’s lifelong difficulties with his father. The Metamorphosis, in particular, resonates with people worldwide as it depicts the struggles of an eldest son who transforms into a vermin. In Kafka's Metamorphosis, the novella serves as the central motif, focusing on Kafka and Gregor Samsa’s familial issues. The key difference is that Kafka's story emphasizes the conflict between his identity as a writer and his father's expectations. The feeling of being insignificant or treated as such under pressure is something not only we face today but also what Kafka and countless others experienced in 1912. Discover how Kafka, both as a human and as a writer, made his choices and wrote his stories in Kafka's Metamorphosis. This game offers a lyrical and melancholic experience with simple touch controls and a fast-paced, short-form narrative, much like a short film. Players will explore Franz Kafka’s daily life and inner world, experiencing a range of emotions and stories. Reading Kafka’s works encountered in the game afterward will provide a fresh and engaging experience. As a hint, beyond The Metamorphosis and The Judgment, the game draws on Kafka’s novels like 'The Castle' and 'The Trial', as well as his diaries and letters. Following Kafka's Metamorphosis, MazM is preparing a story reinterpreting Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tales 'The Black Cat' and 'The Fall of the House of Usher'. This will be MazM's first foray into the horror/occult genre, so please look forward to it. [MazM Membership] MazM membership begins upon payment, and charges are applied on a monthly basis.  There is no long-term contract or cancellation fee, and you can easily cancel online at any time, 24 hours a day. The information collected through MazM games for iOS and iPadOS is subject to the Growing Seeds Corporation's privacy policy. If you would like to learn more about the information collected by Growing Seeds Corporation in other situations, such as during account registration, please refer to Growing Seeds Corporation's privacy policy (see the link below). Privacy Policy: https://www.storymazm.com/privacy-policy-en Terms of Service: https://www.storymazm.com/terms-of-service-en [Features of the Game] - A cinematic visual novel story game with emotional literary content, easily navigable through simple touch interactions. - A story reminiscent of a poetic and tragic emotional film, featuring Kafka's writing and short stories. - Free access to the early stages of the story. - Content that blends everyday emotional healing stories with elements of family drama, romance, horror, grotesque, and mystery. - A portrayal of Franz Kafka as a writer, son, employee, and man, exploring his life and the roots of his literature in a way that feels like a heartfelt drama or film. - An emotional healing story game that provides insight into Kafka's life, similar yet different from modern-day experiences.

A literary mystery game where you become Sinclair. Sinclair and Demian are irreplaceable friends who understand each other like no one else. On the day Sinclair dreams of receiving Demian’s notebook, ominous dark clouds cover the sky, and people suddenly become impulsive and violent, their eyes stained a maddening red. In an instant, the world descends into complete chaos. Sinclair opens the strange notebook Demian once gave him. From within it, a glowing blue bird bursts forth and flies toward Demian’s house. Carrying only the notebook, Sinclair follows the blue bird—the beacon of light Demian left behind—and sets out on a perilous journey. About the Game Sinclair’s Notebook is a point-and-click mystery thriller visual novel that reinterprets Demian, Hermann Hesse’s coming-of-age classic. One day, the world of evil—filled with blood, darkness, and immorality—emerges with ominous storm clouds and begins to consume even the world of good. In this crisis, Demian, Sinclair’s one true confidant, has vanished. Your goal is to follow the beacon of light, find him, and uncover the truth behind what has happened. Set against the literary atmosphere of the 1910s, the game delivers poetic emotion and delicate portrayals of the inner self inspired by the original novel. Whether you have read Demian or not, you can enjoy the story through an immersive choice-driven narrative. Choose Sinclair’s words and actions yourself, and draw closer to the truth. Gameplay Ordinary life is gone. Explore the map to uncover clues that will lead you to Demian and gather the evidence needed to support them, recording everything in your notebook. Once you have collected enough clues and evidence, you must combine what you have gathered in the notebook and solve the situation at hand. In a world brought to a standstill, Sinclair is not simply trying to identify a criminal and bring them to justice. He must save those consumed by madness, resolve conflicts among the people entangled in each case, and investigate situations that defy all understanding. The game also features puzzles that are approachable even for players who are new to mystery games. Characters Meet a wide range of characters from the original novel, each reimagined with deeper stories and new narrative layers. Sinclair’s Notebook also features charming original characters who appear only in this game. [Sinclair] A growing boy who endlessly seeks to understand himself and the world [Demian] A mysterious friend who seems to see through everything in the world [Eden] A mystical blue bird made of light [Frau Eva] Demian’s mother, a prophet who can wield magic [Father Martin] A priest who knows an important truth about the past of the church on the outskirts Many more characters will join Sinclair’s journey throughout each chapter. Recommended For -Players who love classic literature -Players looking for story-driven games, visual novels, or mystery games -Players who enjoy dark fantasy that is intense yet meaningful -Players who love mystery adventures -Players who enjoy stories that are dark and lyrical, yet ultimately search for the light Players who want a game with a clear beginning, climax, and ending Players who enjoy a classic atmosphere Players who love escape-room style games