Come with me to unravel Kafka’s world and I will help you navigate his story in this complete walkthrough.
A cinematic visual novel story game with emotional literary content, easily navigable through simple touch interactions, based on the life of the Czech writer Franz Kafka and his most famous novella, The Metamorphosis – check out his book here.
After the Prologue movie, where you have little choice of what to do next on each scene, there comes the first part of the game.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 1 – Autumn Wind 1 Walkthrough
Follow the story he leads you on after he wakes up from the bad dream he had. The talk with his father and the interactions he has with his family will give you a better idea of the dark story you’re about to embark on.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 2 – Autumn Wind 2 Walkthrough
His relationship with his sister will make you feel better about Franz Kafka. As soon as he reaches his work place you can see how well he is treated by the boss and his colleagues.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 3 – Autumn Wind 3 Walkthrough
In this episode you’ll see how much the conversation with his father affected him, and you’ll get more proof of how awful his father is with everyone around him.
That’s why Franz will decide against going to his father’s store, especially after seeing his bad temper.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 4 – Autumn Wind 4 Walkthrough
After he gets to his room and writes, he meets his father again and he wants to know why he didn’t come to the store.
- Apologize
Whatever your choice is, his father is going to give him the same response. Franz will struggle writing anything.
- Try writing the impossible
Nothing works, so he goes back to bed ready for the next episode.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 5 – Autumn Wind 5 Walkthrough
In his dream you have a choice of what he can do this time:
- Head out before Mother calls you
Whatever you pick it will get the same results. Then the voices tell him not to give up yet.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 6 – Pouring Autumn Rain 1 Walkthrough
He’ll have a talk with his mother and his sister. The story is depressing but give you a clear insight into Kafka’s life and how difficult those times were.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 7 – Pouring Autumn Rain 2 Walkthrough
At work he’ll still encounter difficulties writing anything. The stressful job and his writing problems do not help improve his day. He still needs to go to the store.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 8 – Pouring Autumn Rain 3 Walkthrough
He tries to go to the store again, but fails, remembering how traumatizing his father’s attitude was towards his employers. He goes to the river to think and he realizes he needs to talk to Max.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 9 – Pouring Autumn Rain 4 Walkthrough
He’ll go have a chat with Max about his writing problems. Max asks him about introducing Kafka to a girl, but Franz doesn’t think it will help.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 10 – Pouring Autumn Rain 5 Walkthrough
As he goes home, his father will start an argument about why he hasn’t showed at his store. Only his sister has his back, his mom and dad do not understand him.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 11 – Pouring Autumn Rain 6 Walkthrough
He goes to his room and thinks about his life and what he should do.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 12 – Pouring Autumn Rain 7 Walkthrough
His sister comes to him and is upset about what he was thinking of doing. He’ll tell her how he feels. Then he’ll try to get to sleep.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 13 – The Metamorphosis 1-1 Walkthrough
When he wakes he notices he turned into a cockroach. The weird dream got even weirder. The chief clerk is a crow and his mother and father are acting weird.
Kafka’s Metamorphosis Episode 14 – The Metamorphosis 1-2 Walkthrough
They are asking for an explanation of why he missed work today. He’ll get out of the room, but no one is prepared to see the cockroach talk.
Conclusion
The start of Franz Kafka’s dark story will make you want more. I’m sure you’ll be curious to immerse yourself in his life and see what happens next.
I’ll soon be posting the next walkthrough for Kafka’s Metamorphosis Act 2. Let me know in the comment section below what you think so far.
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