Episode 1 ~ Waltz Available Now!

The moon Aska rises full this night.

Amadeus, our titular 16-year-old werewolf, makes a (n inadvisable) deal out of desperation. He sells his own memories to a Witch, in exchange for a notebook and a promise...

Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee ~ Episode 1 ~ Waltz is now available to the public! There is also still a free demo, now updated to reflect the finished game.

The episode includes:

• Twenty-four original music tracks, 6 of which are dynamic

• A pathfinding algorithm for the point-and-click movement

• Flexible control scheme supporting any preferred combination of keyboard/mouse

• Sound design sourced from recordings of shattered porcelain & a broken piano

• "Seed" mechanic inspired by Professor Layton hint coins

• Opening cinematic

• Fifty hand-drawn, scanned, & edited images as a backdrop for the story; 13 of which are detailed point-and-click backgrounds

• Layers of foreshadowing for reveals in future episodes

What's Next?

I only have the broadest roadmap currently, but here's what it looks like.

1. Check for reports of bugs & other issues

2. Patch anything major*

3. Full OST release with possible in-game content update to accompany (estimated Q1 2026)

4. Once Episode 1 confirmed stable, shift focus to Episode 2!

*"Major" is specified here because I am ok with minor bugs that don't significantly detract from the experience. I would prefer to develop the remaining episodes sooner than later, but will of course address any pain points that are disruptive.

Episode 2's outline is written (the entire 5-episode saga has been written in its broad strokes; this was necessary to build in foreshadowing from the outset). However, development of the episode itself has not started. Once I've pivoted to the next episode, you'll hear about it in an announcement.

Until then, please enjoy Episode 1. I have poured my heart into this game and i hope it comes through, and that you enjoy playing it!