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Watch trailer on Steam ↗Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee ~ Episode 2 ~ Reharm
ArcanaXIX · Published by ArcanaXIX · Official site ↗
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
Play as Solea, a young Witch who travels on behalf of her friend Amadeus to the place they first met... Welcome to the lonely moors of Augur Pyne. A linear narrative Visual Novel + Adventure Game. Episode 2 of 5.
About this game
🎵 Reharm
Make a song more ‘jazzy’ – that is, more harmonically and/or structurally complex; Personalise a song and make it your own.
🔪 Re-harm
To harm again.
Story
"I will not go back."
"The Witch is there now; you have no choice."
"I will not go back."
(...sigh.)
Play as Solea, a young Witch who travels on behalf of her friend to the place they first met. Time runs short; the greater moon Aska will rise yet again this evening. Welcome to the lonely moors of Augur Pyne.
This story presupposes familiarity with Episode 1 ~ Waltz, which is out now!
About
Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee is a narrative game franchise heavily inspired by Umineko When They Cry thematically, and Professor Layton aesthetically.
There will be 5 episodes in total. Each episode contains its own fulfilling narrative arc, but exists as part of a single overarching story that should be experienced in order. This installment, Episode 2 ~ Reharm, is currently under development.
Characters
A young werewolf with arms of porcelain, cursed to transform when the moon Aska rises full.
Offered his memories to a Witch in exchange for a set of tomes. The first tome led him to a certain answer; today, he is very reluctant to seek the next.
An expressive young Witch who tends to a magical grove with portals.
Close friend to Amadeus and never seen without her trusty gardening gloves. She leads today's story, since Amadeus—in her words—"is being so difficult."
A cunning magician who harnesses the magic of the lesser moon Poe.
Steward of Amadeus's memories and keeper of the tomes. She is able to "call" him to her domain by implanting thoughts and urges in his mind... and such a call reveals that she now resides at Augur Pyne.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: onboard
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: For less robust and older systems or outdated OS, it is recommended to toggle OFF the optional splash screen setting, and reduce the screen resolution.
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770k
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970
- Storage: 2 GB available space
- Additional Notes: This is an example system it tested well on, but it should run well on almost any hardware. Dedicated graphics card should not be necessary.
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Episode 2 Demo Progress
The demo is somewhat close to being playtest-able, but a good chunk of work remains.Here's what has been done since last time:"Mini talksprites" mechanic implemented, allowing for multiple characters to comment in an investigation without intrusively large talkspritesIntro scene 100% finished, including script and new BGM/sound designFull script for demo written (currently about 75% implemented in-engine)I'll be adding the following screenshots to the store page to showcase these, as well.\The next major goal will be implementing the remainder of the text for the demo, and finishing the high-priority art and audio assets to get it in front of playtesters.I plan to announce the demo release date once it is in playtesting. In the meantime, if you'd like more frequent updates or to participate in additional discussion, there is a Tumblr blog and a Discord server dedicated to the series. Those—as well as a longer version of this update—are linked here: linktr.ee/amadeusgameThank you very much for your interest! Episode 2 ~ Reharm is finally taking a tangible form, and I am very excited to share what I have been working on with you all.Read full article on Community Announcements (Ace Detective)AnnouncementsOfficial
Episode 2 Demo Coming: Progress + Screenshot
In Episode 2 ~ Reharm, you'll be seeing inside the manor at Augur Pyne. The Witch seems to have... redecorated:Disclaimer: some elements subject to change before demo/game release. At least one of these elements is planned to be replaced. If you have any questions about what you see here... don't worry about it!Now, I won't reveal all of the new background art before the game comes out. But I am now committing to releasing a demo for Episode 2, and thus I consider everything that will be contained in that demo fair game to tease publicly. This scene included!Episode 2 Demo?It's perhaps unconventional to release a demo of a game that isn't the beginning of the story, but making one will fulfill the following needs:Large milestone to keep me accountableTease/show off what's coming in the full episodeGet feedback on how Solea "feels" (walk cycle timing/SFX, UI changes, etc)Eligibility for Next Fest to get more eyes on the seriesSo I've decided to go for it.Progress UpdateAs for progress towards finishing that demo, here's what's been done so far:2 new background images2 new music tracks1 new UI iconSolea idle pose + tentative walk animation1st draft of all scenes written2 scene templates updated in Unity with Solea prefab, text, and background art2 Solea portrait sprites updated with new hairAnd here's what I still need to do:2 more new background images1 more new music trackMaster all new music tracks1-2 more new UI iconsFinalize Solea walk animationSecret tweak needed for 2 scenesUpdate remaining Solea portrait sprites with new hairFully implement drafted text in all scenesSome amount of new art for new VN scene (TBD, lowest priority)A release date for the demo will be made when it's closer to being finished. In the meantime, I will post another update here in ~6 weeks. I have an Amadeus-centric Tumblr blog and Discord server if you're interested in more regular updates, both linked at linktr.ee/amadeusgame (and at the bottom of this announcement).Otherwise, thank yo...Read full article on Community Announcements (Ace Detective)AnnouncementsOfficial
Thank You For Wishlisting!
Thank you for supporting the page launch of Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee's second episode, Reharm!Regular development updates on this installment will be posted to this store page, with longer versions on itch.io/Tumblr. If you just want a place to check the overall state of the series as it develops, there is also a franchise page here: https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46102296-Amadeus-A-Riddle-for-TheeWith this page launched, I'll be refocusing my efforts back on development. Look forward to updates about every 6 weeks.Thank you so much for your interest and support!Read full article on Community Announcements (Ace Detective)
