The Stone of Madness introduces its strongest character [EXCLUSIVE]

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Summary

  • Tactical stealth game The Stone of Madness 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, able to move obstacles, open blocked paths, and create bridges. His main weakness is his fear of the dark, which can drive him insane.
  • The Stone of Madness releases for PC and console on January 28, 2025.



Game Rant can share exclusive new footage from tactical stealth games The Stone of Madnesswhich introduces one of its five playable characters, Eduardo de Rojas. Described as “the giant”, Eduardo looks like by far the strongest member of the The Stone of Madnesss list.

The Stone of Madness is the latest title from The Game Kitchen, the Spanish studio known for its Blasphemous metroidvania series. It is currently targeting a January 2025 launch on consoles and PC. A playable demo of The Stone of Madness has been available on Steam since mid-October 2024. The game itself takes place in an 18th-century Jesuit monastery, where players take control of a party of five prisoners determined to escape it.


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Game Rant can exclusively reveal some new ones The Stone of Madness cinematic that gives 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 roads by pushing through things like a cave, or create new ones where none exist – by making bridges out of logs, for example. Although not as violent as The Stone of MadnessLeonora Guzman, Eduardo is still willing to use his strength in battle. This is highlighted by a scene from the new video where he swings a chain to instantly knock out three guards who have him surrounded.

Eduardo can struggle to stay hidden in the stone of madness

While The Stone of Madness is primarily a stealth game, it won't be easy to sneak around with Eduardo. His size alone limits him from accessing areas that more agile characters can reach. Added to this, Eduardo's fear of the dark causes him to lose his mind when deprived of light. Sanity is an important resource in the game, and letting it drop too low can cause party members to have mental breakdowns, which can easily turn violent. Considering Eduardo's phobia, even the old lady Agnes may have an easier time sneaking around The Stone of Madness than he comes.


Fortunately for Eduardo, Agnes has a unique ability to light sources of light like torches, making areas easier for him to pass. During nighttime portions of the game, which are largely dedicated to prep work, Eduardo will be able to craft a variety of tools that the party can use to explore.

The Stone of Madness: Eduardo de Roja's Overview

Exploration skills

Can move heavy objects, pry open blocked paths, make bridges with logs.

Preparatory skills

Can make tools for the party.

Weakness

Fear of the Dark: Loses Sanity in the dark.

Constantly switching between characters and cleverly coordinating their actions will be the key to victory The Stone of Madnessstealth game. The upcoming game is scheduled to premiere on January 28, 2025. Apart from PC, The Stone of Madness will also be an initial release for PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.


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