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The Black Cat: Usher's Legacy Is a New Visual Novel Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s Stories

by Blake Feb 19,2025

The Black Cat: Usher's Legacy Is a New Visual Novel Based on Edgar Allan Poe’s Stories

MazM, the studio behind Growing Seeds, has unveiled a captivating new short-form visual novel on Android: The Black Cat: Usher's Legacy. This chilling game plunges players into the unsettling universe of Edgar Allan Poe's classic tales.

Familiar Poe?

Drawing inspiration from Poe's masterpieces, particularly "The Black Cat" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," with a touch of "The Tell-Tale Heart," The Black Cat delivers a gripping narrative filled with guilt, madness, and terrifying, ambiguous realities. Fans of Poe will recognize the signature blend of suspense and psychological horror. Death isn't merely an ending; it's a palpable presence woven into the fabric of everyday life, mirroring Poe's signature style.

Prepare for creeping dread, hidden tragedies, and a confrontation with the darkest corners of the human psyche. The horror is primarily psychological, exploring profound themes of evil, fate, and the inescapable consequences of buried secrets.

MazM's signature storytelling shines through. The Black Cat boasts a compelling narrative, complemented by dark visuals and haunting music perfectly capturing the game's atmosphere. View the trailer below:

Intrigued by The Black Cat: Usher's Legacy?

MazM continues its tradition of transforming literary classics into unsettling and innovative experiences. Following their successful adaptation of Kafka's Metamorphosis, they now bring Poe's gothic nightmares to life as a visual novel.

The game is free to start, but a purchase unlocks the complete story. Download it now from the Google Play Store.

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