Summary
Game Rant can share exclusive new footage from tactical stealth gameThe Stone of Madness, which introduces one of its five playable characters, Eduardo de Rojas. Described as “the giant,” Eduardo looks like by far the strongest member ofThe Stone of Madness’s roster.
The Stone of Madnessis the latest title from The Game Kitchen, the Spanish studio known for itsBlasphemousmetroidvania series. It’s presently targeting a January 2025 launch on consoles and PC. A playable demo ofThe Stone of Madnesshas been available on Steam since mid-October 2024. The game itself is set in an 18th-century Jesuit monastery, with players taking control of a party of five prisoners adamant to escape it.
Game Rant can exclusively reveal some newThe Stone of Madnessfootage that provides an overview of Eduardo de Rojas, one of the members of the player’s party. Eduardo is a shirtless giant who can use his immense strength to either open up paths by pushing through things like a cave-in, or create new ones where none exist—by, e.g., making bridges with lumber. While not asviolent asThe Stone of Madness’s Leonora Guzman, Eduardo is still willing to use his strength in combat. This is underlined by a scene from the new video where he swings a chain to instantly knock out three guards that have him surrounded.
Eduardo May Struggle to Stay Hidden in The Stone of Madness
WhileThe Stone of Madnessis primarily a stealth game, sneaking around with Eduardo won’t be easy. His size alone limits him from accessing areas that more agile characters can reach. Compounding this, Eduardo’s fear of darkness causes him to lose Sanity whenever he finds himself bereft of light. Sanity is a vital resource in the game, and letting it drop too low can lead to party members having mental breakdowns, which can easily turn violent. Given Eduardo’s phobia, even theold lady Agnes may have an easier time sneaking around inThe Stone of Madnessthan he will.
Fortunately for Eduardo, Agnes possesses a unique ability to ignite light sources such as torches, making areas more easily traversable for him. During nighttime sections of the game, which are largely dedicated to prep work, Eduardo will be able to make a variety of tools that the party can use for exploration.
The Stone of Madness: Eduardo de Rojas Overview
Exploration Skills
Can move heavy objects, pry open blocked paths, make bridges with lumber.
Weakness
Fear of darkness: loses Sanity in the dark.
Constantly switching between characters and cleverly coordinating their actions will be the key to overcomingThe Stone of Madness’s stealth gameplay. The upcoming game is scheduled to debut on Jul 19, 2025. Aside from PC,The Stone of Madnesswill also be a day-one release for the PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and the Xbox Series X/S.
The Stone of Madness
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From the studio that brought you theBlasphemousseries comesThe Stone of Madness: a real-time tactical stealth game set in an 18th-century Spanish Monastery. Located in the Pyrenees, this time-worn Jesuit monastery is home to a madhouse and an inquisitorial prison. Five prisoners - plagued by cruel punishment, madness, and despair - pool their skills and resources to face their phobias, stave off insanity, uncover the mysteries of the Monastery, and find a way to escape.Escaping such a well-guarded monastery is no easy task, but Agnes, Leonora, Eduardo, Amelia, and Alfredo are determined to see it through. Alternate control of all five characters and use their unique upgradable skills to cast spells, assassinate targets, distract enemies, stun evil spirits, explore hard-to-reach areas, and more.
