Metamorphosis
You wake up one morning to find that you are rather inconveniently transforming into a tiny bug, while your friend Joseph is being arrested for reasons unknown. To save him and to find the answers you seek, you must embark on a journey through a world which, like yourself, has become twisted and unfamiliar. What once seemed like mundane dwellings have become an expansive obstacle course, and now you’ll have to chart your path through the dingy nooks and crannies that exist within the cracks of civilization. Use your wits to unravel the truth, and regain the life you once knew. A bug's perspective in first person – experience the world in a whole new way Challenging environmental puzzles – parkour, wall climb, search for clues, and overcome obstacles Unique movement mechanics – make full use of your tiny body and sticky limbs A story inspired by Kafka’s imagination – meet eccentric characters in a hand-painted world, as you journey through surrealist landscapes towards The Tower
Steam User 4
Aggressively indie, and with a game length of about 2 hours - more if you do the achievements - I have nothing bad to say about Metamorphosis. It is a small game, with a few added twists and turns here and there, and it is sufficiently short to not outstay its welcome without introducing any new mechanic or a deeper, more intricate story.
At the end of the day, it's just a quaint platformer-adventure, it's not here to challenge you and give you some teeth-clenching levels, it's here to give you some sightseeing and a breakfast story, though I'd like to see a more fleshed out game in a similar thematic.
My only complaint is related to certain electric achievement, which is impossible to get due to an unintended bug.
Steam User 1
I found this game very enjoyable. The platforming is very responsive, the story is fascinating, a re-imagination of Kafka's most famous texts (The Trial and Metamorphosis, with other such as Hunger Artist thrown in as side quests). Overall a great game that, even though linear, offers many opportunities to interact with the world and create your own story.
Steam User 2
Looking back on it from a year or so out, I really enjoyed this game. I even really enjoyed it at the time, most of the time. It had its moments of frustration, when I just couldn't quite figure out what the game wanted me to do (yes, it's one of those), but fortunately, I was usually able to bail myself out, and walkthroughs were available for the couple of times I needed them.
The best part of the game is the whole idea of it, which includes the bug's eye view environment and the pseudo-claymation art style. Playing as a bug is cool, and watching the enormous humans going about their business completely oblivious to your presence literally right under their noses is a truly interesting experience. I really would like to see more of this, with less platforming and more of an investigative/story focus, but even if it followed the same path I would likely buy a sequel.
You should buy this game if you think you might like it, because you probably will.
Steam User 1
Fairly short game inspired by the works of Franz Kafka.
The puzzles and platforming are very basic and it is closer to a walking simulator, but if you like experiences where your viewpoint is shrunk down to bug size and placed in environments of normal human scale and exploring that, you will like this game.
If you are still Unsure, try the free DEMO, it gives you just enough of a taste of everything.
Steam User 2
Bug platforming and logic puzzles.
Steam User 1
Trippy, mind boggling, insect platformer, with fab level design and music. Thoroughly recommended.
Steam User 3
7/10 - A beautiful, small game with an unusual setting.