The Stone of Madness showcases the Old Lady Stealth game [EXCLUSIVE]

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Summary

  • Tactical stealth game The Stone of Madness shared new gameplay footage and details about Agnes Santos, one of its five playable characters.
  • Agnes is a resourceful old lady who can cast spells, manipulate light sources, and use stone statues for surveillance. However, she is not very mobile, so sneaking around with her is far from easy despite her varying skill.
  • The Stone of Madness releases for PC and consoles on January 28, 2025.



Game Rant can share exclusive new movies from The Stone of Madness shows how the upcoming game will handle stealth sections involving Agnes Santos, a remarkably resourceful old lady. Agnes is one of several unique characters that players will be able to control over the course of the upcoming game.

Developed by the Spanish studio The Game Kitchen, The Stone of Madness is a tactical stealth game where players need to escape from an 18th century Jesuit monastery. To that end, they will switch control between five distinct party members who will open paths and deal with each other's threats. The game is divided into nighttime sections dedicated to preparation and daytime stealth and exploration. The Stone of Madness was originally announced in August 2020 and is currently targeting a late January 2025 release.


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Ahead of the game's launch, publisher Tripwire Interactive shared a new promo video dedicated to Agnes Santos, one of the The Stone of Madnesss playable characters. Despite being an old lady, Agnes vows to put on weight by casting spells on enemies to distract them. She can also perform surveillance by seeing through the eyes of stone statues scattered throughout the game's world, which is extremely useful for scouting locations while staying out of the way.

Sneaking around like an old lady isn't easy

Each character i The Stone of Madness possess Darkest Dungeon-like traumas and phobias, which must be managed to avoid a variety of mental breakdowns, ranging from paralyzing to downright violent. While Agnes' character vignette does not go into detail about her own fears, it does mention that the witch lacks agility, which one would expect from an old lady. As a result, she will find it difficult to sneak around due to her frequent back pain. While one of her allies, Leonora Guzman, will be able to scale walls, even a step by step will potentially be a difficult challenge for Agnes, especially if the guards are on her tail.


In general, it will require the player to carefully consider when and where to move to get the most out of Agnes, while supporting her with other characters. In addition to her scouting abilities and spells, she can return the favor by manipulating light sources, whether it's to create hiding places for other characters or illuminate an area for one of her allies with a fear of the dark. At night, she can mix potions to restore the party's health. Agnes could potentially be at the center of some unique unconventional stealth gameplay throughout The Stone of Madness.

The Stone of Madness: Agnes Santos Overview

Daytime skills

Can cast spells, turn lights on and off, use stone statues for surveillance.

Nighttime Skills

Can mix potions that restore party health.

Weakness

Aging body: limited movement.


The Stone of Madness is scheduled for release on January 28, 2025. The game is scheduled to debut simultaneously on PS5, Nintendo Switch, PC, and the last two generations of Xbox consoles. Steam users can currently download The Stone of Madness demo, which has been available on Valve's storefront since mid-October 2024.

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