"The Stone of Madness," a new real-time tactical stealth game developed by The Game Kitchen and Teku Studios, is set to launch on January 28, 2025. This ambitious title will be available for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Key features of the game include:
- Setting: An 18th-century Spanish Monastery housing a madhouse and an inquisitorial prison.
- Gameplay: Players control five prisoners, each with unique upgradable skills, as they attempt to escape.
- Mechanics: The game incorporates a day-night cycle, mental health management for characters, and two different escape plans to choose from.
- Art Style: Hand-painted visuals inspired by 18th-century artist Francisco De Goya, presented in an isometric perspective.
- Challenges: Players must navigate guard patrols, manage characters' sanity, and uncover the monastery's secrets.
- Demo Availability: A multi-hour prologue demo is available on Steam starting October 14, 2024, as part of Steam Next Fest.