“I offer a guarantee—an absolute guarantee—that the tomes will contain the truth on the curse that afflicts you.”Such is the Witch’s promise. Is it worth the price she demands?Can Amadeus discover the truth within the first tome’s pages before the moon Aska rises this very night?AboutPlay as Amadeus, a young werewolf struggling to understand his condition, as he navigates a tale woven by Witches. He is equal parts desperate and determined; determined to reclaim agency over his own self, while afflicted by a curse that steals it from him every time the greater moon draws full.Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee is a narrative game heavily inspired by Umineko When They Cry thematically, and Professor Layton aesthetically.There will be 5 episodes in total. Episode 1 ~ Waltz out now.FeaturesA story about legacy and identity; layered with hints to a greater mystery yet to be unveiled1-2 hours of linear, narrative-focused gameplay9 interactive Point-and-Click scenes12 pure Visual Novel scenesNotebook mechanic to track hints as the story progresses24 music tracks in a textured, melodic, dissonant, electro-acoustic soundtrack6 tracks with dynamic layers15 tracks with live instrumental performances by 5 musiciansOpening cinematicAll art physically hand-drawn in pencil and ink on paperFlexible point-and-click control scheme:Fully playable with keyboard onlyFully playable with mouse onlySpace supported as click alternative when using mouse controlsCursor icon changes to indicate player interactions”Cycle through all interactibles” hotkeyVisual Novel QoL Features:Toggle for auto-progressing textAdjustable text appearance speed & auto-progression time between textboxesInstant text appearance optionBacklog of previously-read text  AccessibilityGame includes a “glitch/flicker” effect in some scenes that cannot be toggled off.Fonts cannot be adjusted or re-sized.Supports manually scaling to any window size up to screen’s native resolution.Features discrete volume sliders for music, sound effects, and ambiences.Fully playable using keyboard exclusively, mouse exclusively, or any desired combination of keyboard/mouse (including hover-and-spacebar)Save anytime in the menu. No autosave.No timed inputs or quick time events.No audio-only cues.CreditsDesigned, Developed, Written, Composed, and Drawn by Leo “ArcanaXIX”MusiciansAmadeus’s Piano Performance – ENDYSISWinds (various) – Lucas Bere​Deal with a Witch (clarinet)​Dartmaure (clarinet)​Spellbound Mischief (flute)​End Credits (flute, whistle)Marimba (Spellbound Mischief) – Jay LeeBassoon (Watchtower Interlude) – Quill GrantCello (various) – Leo “ArcanaXIX”​Mix Consultant – Sonia MokhtariArt & NarrativeNarrative Consultants – Ashlee Scheuerman, Frances Maples, Luke Tellson, Ageha NachtSolea Design Consultant – Alecya MitchellProofreading – Ashlee ScheuermanProgrammingC# Consultants – Dan Mellot, Carlos NietoMarketing & AssetsLogo Design Consultant – Sarah SewardConvention Table Assistant – Derek AllsupGlitch Effect Shader – Tilman SchmidtPlaytestingPlaytesting – Derek, Joanna, Luke, Aaron, Ashlee, Nathalie, AgehaPlaytesting (original prototype) – Alex, Lucas, Skipper, Nathalie, Taylor, Dan