Recently, tactical stealth lovers were treated to a fresh sneak peek of The Stone of Madness, which offered a closer look at Alfredo Martin, one of its intriguing playable characters. Alfredo, portrayed as a priest, possesses unique abilities like lighting up dark areas, revealing hidden pathways, and using disguises to navigate his environment. However, his notable Achilles’ heel is a fear of death, causing him to lose his Sanity when near corpses. Mark your calendars because this game drops for PC and consoles on January 28, 2025.
In an exclusive feature, Game Rant unveiled new gameplay footage demonstrating the stealth dynamics involving this emotionally complex priest, Alfredo Martin. As a product of the imaginative minds at the Spanish indie team, The Game Kitchen, The Stone of Madness takes a page out of Francisco De Goya’s art style. In the game, players juggle the psyche of five prisoners trying to flee an 18th-century Spanish monastery during various cycles of day and night. This setting, a mashup of an asylum and a harsh religious prison, offers an intense backdrop for both strategy and sanity management.
Among the colorful cast, Alfredo Martin recently took center stage in an exclusive trailer provided to Game Rant. This minute-long footage highlights Alfredo’s two standout talents: unveiling clandestine paths and adopting the guise of a free priest to slip past unsuspecting guards. While characters like Leonora might scale heights and lurk in shadows to elude detection, Alfredo prefers to blend into the scene—assuming guards aren’t alerted by a rising suspicion meter briefly shown at the 36-second mark.
An interesting aspect of Alfredo’s character is his trusty oil lamp, which illuminates dark spaces and aids in exploration. Somewhat similar to Agnes Santos, another character known for her light manipulation skills, Alfredo uses light to navigate his immediate surroundings. However, given his intense fear of death, he’d rather not stumble upon corpses as this weakens his resolve, shaving away at his Sanity. Players should be cautious and steer clear of such areas when guiding Alfredo.
Managing each character’s mental frailties alongside skillful stealth maneuvers forms the bedrock of gameplay in The Stone of Madness. This ability to switch between characters, each contributing their specialized skills, aims to revolutionize stealth gameplay upon release.
To give a quick overview of Alfredo Martin’s skillset: he’s adept at using a lamp to explore, discovering concealed secrets, and slipping into a priest’s guise for stealth. In preparation, he can pray, boosting his team’s abilities. Yet, his major vulnerability lies in his fear of death, which takes a toll on him when he’s near dead bodies.
Eager fans can expect The Stone of Madness to arrive on PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, and PC, with Tripwire Interactive handling publication duties. If you can’t wait, PC players can dive into a demo available on Steam right now.
From the minds behind the Blasphemous series comes The Stone of Madness, set against the eerie backdrop of a Jesuit monastery in the Pyrenees. This historical setting, drenched in mystery and mental anguish, engages players to tackle deeply ingrained fears, fight back madness, and seek a way out. With characters like Agnes, Leonora, Eduardo, Amelia, and, of course, Alfredo at the helm, players will alternate control, using their suite of upgradable skills for a mix of spell-casting, assassinations, and more in this strategic, real-time adventure. So prepare for an unforgettable journey as escape becomes the ultimate goal in this captivating challenge.
