Metamorphosis

But Why ThoEva Herinkova

70/10

Metamorphosis is a creative, albeit short, video game interpretation of Franz Kafka’s novella. The game absolutely nails the creepy, absurd vibe of the story all about turning into a cockroach and trying to work as a bug. Metamorphosis is a fun, narrative experience, especially for those who are fans of classic literature.

Gaming NexusEric Hauter

8.5/10

Metamorphosis is a solidly made puzzle-platformer with a few adventure mechanics on the side for good measure. Taking a literary classic that some consider to be interminable and creating a lively and amusing game world from it, the devs at Ovid Works have create a deeply creative work that delivers a satisfyingly original experience.

TheGamerScott Baird

Metamorphosis is a game that puts the player in the shoes of an insect, in one of the most surreal and engaging puzzle games of 2020.

Pure NintendoDavid Temple

7/10

Have you ever had the suspicious feeling your room has been bugged? It may not just be a conspiracy theory, it could be you are the bug. No, really; in Metamorphosis, you transform into a bug. Not the best start to your day, but it could be worse.Read More

Jump Dash RollJDR Staff

7/10

Metamorphosis spins a bittersweet, intriguing web of mystery and humour that, albeit brief, is often an utter joy to crawl through, if you’re willing to brace a disappointing final stretch, inconsistent graphics, and myriad technical issues.

PC InvasionAndrew Farrell

7/10

Metamorphosis is a good time with great visuals and an excellent atmosphere. But it's super short and the storytelling isn't quite as good as it could be.

Nintendo World ReportSteven Green

5/10

Metamorphosis is a love letter to Franz Kafka, that, unfortunately, is in pretty rough shape on the Nintendo Switch. The stuttering, texture pop-in, and hard crashes overshadow an experience that could otherwise be described as generally enjoyable. Witty dialogue, challenging platforming, and the incredible sights to see from this pint-sized perspective would make it worth the issues in performance if it weren’t also for the bland adventuring and jittery controls.

WayTooManyGamesLeo Faria

4/10

We get a lot of games based on movies, TV shows and cartoons, but rarely do we get games based directly off novels and other kinds of books. With the exception of the Witcher games, I can’t think of any other example, especially when it comes to more classical works like Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis. Who would have thought that someday someone would decide to adapt one of the most notorious works of literature of the 20th century, a staple piece of Existentialism, into a video game? Well, ...

GameTyrant Dean Clark

0/10

Metamorphosis was an enjoyably unique and surreal experience!