The Madness Stone introduces its most powerful character [EXCLUSIVE]

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Summary

  • Tactical stealth game The Stone of Madness has shared new gameplay footage and details about Eduardo de Rojas, one of its five playable characters.
  • Eduardo is the strongest member of the game's roster who can move obstacles, open blocked paths and create bridges. His main weakness is his fear of the dark, which can drive him crazy.
  • The Stone of Madness will be released for PC and console on January 28, 2025.



Game Rant can share exclusive new footage from the tactical stealth game The Stone of Madnesswhich features one of its five playable characters, Eduardo de Rojas. Described as a “giant”, Eduardo seems by far the strongest member of the The Stone of Madnesshis list.

The Stone of Madness is the latest title from The Game Kitchen, the Spanish studio known for it blasphemously the metroidvania series. It is currently targeting a January 2025 release on consoles and PC. A playable demo The Stone of Madness is available on Steam from mid-October 2024. The game itself is set in an 18th-century Jesuit monastery, with players taking control of a group of five prisoners hell-bent on escaping it.


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Game Rant can exclusively reveal new ones The Stone of Madness footage that provides an overview of Eduardo de Rojas, one of the player's party members. Eduardo is a shirtless giant who can use his immense strength to either open pathways by pushing through things like a cave, or create new ones where none exist, for example by making bridges out of timbers. Although not as violent as The Stone of MadnessLeonora Guzman, Eduardo is still willing to use his power in battle. This is emphasized by a scene in the new video where he swings a chain to instantly take out three guards that have surrounded him.

Eduardo can struggle to stay hidden in the Stone of Madness

while The Stone of Madness is primarily a stealth game, sneaking around with Eduardo won't be easy. Only his size limits him from accessing areas that more agile characters can reach. Additionally, Eduardo's fear of the dark causes him to lose his sanity whenever he finds himself deprived of light. Sanity is a vital resource in the game, and letting it drop too low can lead to mental breakdowns in party members, who can easily turn violent. Given Eduardo's phobia, even old Agnes will find it easier to sneak around. The Stone of Madness than he will do.


Fortunately for Eduardo, Agnes possesses a unique ability to ignite light sources such as torches, making areas easier for him to traverse. During the night sections of the game, which are mostly dedicated to prep work, Eduardo will be able to create a variety of tools for the party to use for exploration.

The Stone of Madness: Overview by Eduardo de Rojas

Exploration skills

It can move heavy objects, open blocked paths, make bridges with timber.

Preparation skills

Can make party tools.

Weakness

Fear of the Dark: Loses health in the dark.

Constant switching between characters and intelligent coordination of their actions will be the key to overcoming The Stone of Madnesshis hidden game. The next game is scheduled to debut on January 28, 2025. Apart from PC, The Stone of Madness it will also be a day one release for PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.


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