Leo 🐺🌕 Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee Dev 📹✨ Haruhi Suzumiya Stan
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Musician, multimedia artist, game developer, old camcorder surgeon, analog video enthusiast, ex-Tales of Symphonia speedrunner, ROMHacker, person with too many hobbies
Musician, multimedia artist, game developer, old camcorder surgeon, analog video enthusiast, ex-Tales of Symphonia speedrunner, ROMHacker, person with too many hobbies
throwback to my first job out of undergrad, i was very undiagnosed of a lot of things, and despite being a front-facing "represents the company" admin/reception position when i got a cubicle i just drew massive self-indulgent fanart on my whiteboard every week
December 2, 2025 at 5:37 AM
throwback to my first job out of undergrad, i was very undiagnosed of a lot of things, and despite being a front-facing "represents the company" admin/reception position when i got a cubicle i just drew massive self-indulgent fanart on my whiteboard every week
You too can play the game with an absurd music-to-playtime ratio full of dynamic tracks, way too many art assets for its length, writing stacked with unsubtle metaphors, aptly described as "creatively dense" under a big fat "recommended" label 👍👍👍
November 30, 2025 at 7:22 PM
You too can play the game with an absurd music-to-playtime ratio full of dynamic tracks, way too many art assets for its length, writing stacked with unsubtle metaphors, aptly described as "creatively dense" under a big fat "recommended" label 👍👍👍
Overall review is much longer I am just (rubbing hands together evilly and grinning) at someone else finally using the term I myself would use to describe my work:
"Dense."
"Dense."
November 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Overall review is much longer I am just (rubbing hands together evilly and grinning) at someone else finally using the term I myself would use to describe my work:
"Dense."
"Dense."
This Black Friday you should probably buy games that are actually on sale. I am completely plugged out of sale holidays so my game isn't one of those. It's less than 10 dollars though, and people are calling it "so good,"
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November 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
This Black Friday you should probably buy games that are actually on sale. I am completely plugged out of sale holidays so my game isn't one of those. It's less than 10 dollars though, and people are calling it "so good,"
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I want to give a HUUUUUUUGE BIG THANK YOU to EVERYONE EVER - Amadeus has officially reached a "positive" rating on Steam with 10 reviews! This is a HUGE milestone for a small game like mine and it means the world! Thank you!!! 💖
November 28, 2025 at 4:15 AM
I want to give a HUUUUUUUGE BIG THANK YOU to EVERYONE EVER - Amadeus has officially reached a "positive" rating on Steam with 10 reviews! This is a HUGE milestone for a small game like mine and it means the world! Thank you!!! 💖
Amadeus Episode 1 testimonials continue to deliver
November 27, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Amadeus Episode 1 testimonials continue to deliver
thinking fondly to when i drew amadeus and solea unionizing because i needed to write a devlog that amounted to "MY REAL LIFE WORK SITUATION IS ASS RIGHT NOW AND I DIDN'T GET SHIT DONE THIS MONTH. SORRY. DONT WORRY IM ABOUT TO GET FIRED THO AND THEN I WILL HAVE SO MUCH FREE TIME"
November 27, 2025 at 6:59 AM
thinking fondly to when i drew amadeus and solea unionizing because i needed to write a devlog that amounted to "MY REAL LIFE WORK SITUATION IS ASS RIGHT NOW AND I DIDN'T GET SHIT DONE THIS MONTH. SORRY. DONT WORRY IM ABOUT TO GET FIRED THO AND THEN I WILL HAVE SO MUCH FREE TIME"
time to post the Amadeus settings menu again because its design is among my biggest flexes
November 27, 2025 at 6:12 AM
time to post the Amadeus settings menu again because its design is among my biggest flexes
If you're wondering how many ink pens were sacrificed in the making of amadeus, the answer is yes
November 27, 2025 at 1:05 AM
If you're wondering how many ink pens were sacrificed in the making of amadeus, the answer is yes
Ok enough Amadeus behind the scenes leaks. Here's a picture I drew of big the cat and froggy in my diary
November 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Ok enough Amadeus behind the scenes leaks. Here's a picture I drew of big the cat and froggy in my diary
In case you were wondering, yes, I did physically hand draw even shit like the seed UI icon. No this was not necessary as a digital asset would have sufficed there. Unfortunately I am like this
November 26, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In case you were wondering, yes, I did physically hand draw even shit like the seed UI icon. No this was not necessary as a digital asset would have sufficed there. Unfortunately I am like this
(flicking through camera roll which is full of Amadeus WIPs)
every time I see this image I think about the friend who playtested Amadeus for me, and when they got to this part they were like "sick Higurashi reference"
every time I see this image I think about the friend who playtested Amadeus for me, and when they got to this part they were like "sick Higurashi reference"
November 26, 2025 at 7:56 AM
(flicking through camera roll which is full of Amadeus WIPs)
every time I see this image I think about the friend who playtested Amadeus for me, and when they got to this part they were like "sick Higurashi reference"
every time I see this image I think about the friend who playtested Amadeus for me, and when they got to this part they were like "sick Higurashi reference"
Thanksgiving* plans:
- return home;
- find that some mannequin witch lives in what was once YOUR home, thank you very much;
- bitch at her;
- ask her for a favor.
*(Amadeus is Fantasy European, and does not celebrate thanksgiving.)
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- return home;
- find that some mannequin witch lives in what was once YOUR home, thank you very much;
- bitch at her;
- ask her for a favor.
*(Amadeus is Fantasy European, and does not celebrate thanksgiving.)
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November 26, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Thanksgiving* plans:
- return home;
- find that some mannequin witch lives in what was once YOUR home, thank you very much;
- bitch at her;
- ask her for a favor.
*(Amadeus is Fantasy European, and does not celebrate thanksgiving.)
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- return home;
- find that some mannequin witch lives in what was once YOUR home, thank you very much;
- bitch at her;
- ask her for a favor.
*(Amadeus is Fantasy European, and does not celebrate thanksgiving.)
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the fun thing about making a game with a tiny audience is that you as the developer can massively skew the statistics. like they use "median playtime" so my 15 hours don't skew the playtime average, but it DOES still significantly skew the steam deck stats
November 25, 2025 at 8:00 PM
the fun thing about making a game with a tiny audience is that you as the developer can massively skew the statistics. like they use "median playtime" so my 15 hours don't skew the playtime average, but it DOES still significantly skew the steam deck stats
AMADEUS FACT: the developer-recommended way to play Amadeus Episode 1 ~ Waltz is in bed tucked into your Sonic Forces duvet cover on steam deck 👍
November 25, 2025 at 7:18 AM
AMADEUS FACT: the developer-recommended way to play Amadeus Episode 1 ~ Waltz is in bed tucked into your Sonic Forces duvet cover on steam deck 👍
the full paragraph from this review
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 AM
the full paragraph from this review
I think my favorite Steam Feature of all time is this pop-up that appears under reviews when you're logged in as a developer. I think every platform should have this. A big box that says "are you about to salt post and embarrass yourself? please reconsider."
November 23, 2025 at 7:51 PM
I think my favorite Steam Feature of all time is this pop-up that appears under reviews when you're logged in as a developer. I think every platform should have this. A big box that says "are you about to salt post and embarrass yourself? please reconsider."
alas. no "illiterate garbage" reviews. only someone calling it "unusual and visually striking" and "a very delightful fantasy journey" 😔
November 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
alas. no "illiterate garbage" reviews. only someone calling it "unusual and visually striking" and "a very delightful fantasy journey" 😔
im never gonna forget the person at MAGWest 2024 who played the Amadeus demo and said - unprompted - "this reminds me a bit of another visual novel. Have you played Umineko?"
to which i pulled out my development laptop, which has a portrait of Beatrice handpainted directly on it in acrylics
to which i pulled out my development laptop, which has a portrait of Beatrice handpainted directly on it in acrylics
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 AM
im never gonna forget the person at MAGWest 2024 who played the Amadeus demo and said - unprompted - "this reminds me a bit of another visual novel. Have you played Umineko?"
to which i pulled out my development laptop, which has a portrait of Beatrice handpainted directly on it in acrylics
to which i pulled out my development laptop, which has a portrait of Beatrice handpainted directly on it in acrylics
Continuing to workshop some of the valuable feedback I'm receiving on Amadeus episode 1
November 22, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Continuing to workshop some of the valuable feedback I'm receiving on Amadeus episode 1
I am ready to wind down from launch day (TM). I am ready to make some decaf coffee and watch 8 episodes of 90s Detective Conan and pass out.
Everyone who has supported the game in any way, thank you, you are the realest gamers ever.
have the dumb art i drew of amadeus crying like battler umineko
Everyone who has supported the game in any way, thank you, you are the realest gamers ever.
have the dumb art i drew of amadeus crying like battler umineko
November 22, 2025 at 5:48 AM
I am ready to wind down from launch day (TM). I am ready to make some decaf coffee and watch 8 episodes of 90s Detective Conan and pass out.
Everyone who has supported the game in any way, thank you, you are the realest gamers ever.
have the dumb art i drew of amadeus crying like battler umineko
Everyone who has supported the game in any way, thank you, you are the realest gamers ever.
have the dumb art i drew of amadeus crying like battler umineko
detective conan shitposters where we at
![screenshot of a text exchange that says "see you in court" with a picture of Eri Kisaki from Detective Conan on the left, and the reply "i get to see you? [heart eyes emoji]" with a picture of Mouri Kogoro on the right.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:43c3aglcni63asvjl2jogjz7/bafkreia7vr7xolbexru4w56mwmaqlcxff7qroztz7zgdtpovnwk6qhsytm@jpeg)
November 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
detective conan shitposters where we at
i am receiving valuable feedback for episode 2.
November 22, 2025 at 4:00 AM
i am receiving valuable feedback for episode 2.
the amadeus episode 1 reviews are coming in
November 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
the amadeus episode 1 reviews are coming in
Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee ~
Episode 1 ~ Waltz is OUT NOW! (Mac | PC | Linux)
🌑 Umineko-inspired VN/Point-and-Click
🌒 Werewolf protagonist makes bad life decisions
🌓 Art hand-drawn on paper
🌔 24-track OST w/live performances
🌕 Find the truth in the first tome...!
Play today: linktr.ee/amadeusgame
Episode 1 ~ Waltz is OUT NOW! (Mac | PC | Linux)
🌑 Umineko-inspired VN/Point-and-Click
🌒 Werewolf protagonist makes bad life decisions
🌓 Art hand-drawn on paper
🌔 24-track OST w/live performances
🌕 Find the truth in the first tome...!
Play today: linktr.ee/amadeusgame
November 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Amadeus: A Riddle for Thee ~
Episode 1 ~ Waltz is OUT NOW! (Mac | PC | Linux)
🌑 Umineko-inspired VN/Point-and-Click
🌒 Werewolf protagonist makes bad life decisions
🌓 Art hand-drawn on paper
🌔 24-track OST w/live performances
🌕 Find the truth in the first tome...!
Play today: linktr.ee/amadeusgame
Episode 1 ~ Waltz is OUT NOW! (Mac | PC | Linux)
🌑 Umineko-inspired VN/Point-and-Click
🌒 Werewolf protagonist makes bad life decisions
🌓 Art hand-drawn on paper
🌔 24-track OST w/live performances
🌕 Find the truth in the first tome...!
Play today: linktr.ee/amadeusgame