The Madness Stone presents its strongest 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 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 consoles 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 appears to be by far the strongest member of the group The Stone of Madnesslist.

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


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Game Rant can exclusively reveal some news 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 paths by plowing through things like a cave-in, or create new ones where none exist – for example by making bridges out of wood. Although not as violent as The Stone of Madness's Leonora Guzman, Eduardo is still willing to use his power in battle. This is underscored by a scene from the new video where he swings his chain to immediately knock down the three guards who have surrounded him.

Eduardo May tries to stay hidden in The Stone of Madness

While The Stone of Madness is primarily a stealth game, sneaking around with Eduard won't be easy. His size alone limits him from accessing areas that more agile characters can reach. Additionally, Eduardo's fear of the dark causes him to lose his mind whenever he finds himself without light. Sanity is a vital resource in the game and letting it drop too low can lead to party members having a mental breakdown that easily turns violent. Given Eduardo's phobia, old lady Agnes might have an easier time sneaking in, too The Stone of Madness than it will be.


Fortunately for Eduardo, Agnes has the unique ability to ignite light sources such as torches, making it easier for him to navigate through areas. During the night parts of the game, which are largely devoted to prep work, Eduardo will be able to craft various tools that the party can use to explore.

The Stone of Madness: Eduardo de Rojas Overview

Research skills

He can move heavy objects, pry open blocked paths, build bridges out of wood.

Preparatory skills

He can make party tools.

Weakness

Fear of the Dark: Loses sanity in the dark.

Constantly switching between characters and cleverly coordinating their actions will be the key to overcoming The Stone of Madnesssecret gameplay. The upcoming game is scheduled for release on January 28, 2025. In addition to PC, The Stone of Madness it will also be the first release for PS5, Switch, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S.


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