Metamorphosis (video game)
Metamorphosis is an
All in! Games on August 12, 2020. Metamorphosis is available on PC (Steam and GOG), PS4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch.[1]
Development
The game is based on Franz Kafka's literary work, including The Metamorphosis (1915) and The Trial (1925).[1][2]
Gameplay
The game is a
puzzle platformer in which players take the role of Gregor, a man who awakens after a hangover to find that he has been transformed into an insect.[3] The game's setting is loosely based in the early 20th century.[4] Gregor also learns that his friend Joseph has been arrested for unknown reasons.[2]
Reception
The game had a mixed critical reception. It currently has a score of 69 on
Washington Post, described the game's humor and writing as a highpoint, but criticized the stiff character animations.[2] Lara Arlotta of Eurogamer praised the game's use of Kafka's work, but criticized its technical flaws and lack of replay value.[6] Alex Santa Maria of Screen Rant awarded the game 3 out of 5 stars, with praise for its visual design and gameplay but criticism for its story.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "Metamorphosis Review: Breaching The Hive Of Red Tape". ScreenRant. 2020-08-12. Archived from the original on 2023-02-10. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ from the original on 2022-08-23. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ Bolt, Neil (2020-08-21). "[Review] 'Metamorphosis' Takes Players on a Weird, Kafka-Inspired Trip to Bugtown". Bloody Disgusting!. Archived from the original on 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ a b Wilson, Ewan (2020-08-19). "'Metamorphosis' review: short but imaginative, miniaturised odyssey". NME. Archived from the original on 2022-09-30. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Metamorphosis". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2023-02-12. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
- ^ "Metamorphosis - recensione". Eurogamer.it (in Italian). 2020-09-01. Archived from the original on 2023-08-03. Retrieved 2023-08-02.
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