- Publisher: Tripwire Interactive , Merge Games , Tripwire Presents
- Release Date: Jan 28, 2025
- Also On: PlayStation 5, Switch, Xbox Series X
- Summary:
- Developer: The Game Kitchen, Teku Studios
- Genre(s): Strategy, Real-Time, Tactics
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
- Cheats: On GameFAQs
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 12 out of 17
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Mixed: 4 out of 17
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Negative: 1 out of 17
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Feb 10, 2025The Stone of Madness is a highly strategic research title. The game's save game, the sanity system and knowledge fit perfectly in a title that exudes solemnity. Something in which also adds the phrases dubbed into Spanish, which as in Blasphemous, manages to reach us deep inside, contributing to a total immersion.
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Feb 10, 2025Set in a wonderfully creative, surprisingly sensitive portrayal of a time period as human as any other, The Stone of Madness is a real gem in the mind of those who play it. At some point, I even stopped noticing Alfredo’s stupid hat.
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Jan 28, 2025The Stone of Madness isn’t a game for everyone, but it’s hard not to request that even the more discerning player give it a try. The game's somewhat bizarre and disturbing art style remains a high point, and even those unaccustomed to real-time tactical strategy titles may find the game’s story and setting compelling enough to stick with it until the end. Despite some finicky controls, it’s clear that the team behind the game poured their heart and soul into it, with each frame packed with an unbelievable amount of detail and care. The Stone of Madness has a way of transforming the player’s frustration into desperation, with every step closer to the truth providing a boost of adrenaline and a desire not to give up. The monastery is hiding something truly ghastly, and that mystery alone is worth delving into The Game Kitchen’s newest release.
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Feb 19, 2025The Stone of Madness feels like a nostalgic indie journey, one where you need patience and wit. It may seem a little rough some times, but the setting, characters and skill design make up for it.
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Feb 27, 2025The Stone of Madness boasts a striking artistic direction and an effective sound design, both of which help create a tense and immersive atmosphere. However, technical issues and a lack of polish in key gameplay elements risk undermining the overall experience, turning suspense into frustration. If the development team releases targeted updates to address its major flaws, the game could become a much attracting and more rewarding experience for fans of the genre.
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Feb 10, 2025This Spanish tactical stealth game offers a deep and satisfying challenge with creative character abilities and well-designed levels, but its rigid difficulty, control issues, and frustrating mechanics limit player creativity and slow down progress. Despite its flaws, future patches could refine its mechanics and bring out its full potential.
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Aug 9, 2025The Stone of Madness is one of the most frustrating games I've ever played. Despite its beautiful art style, great characters, compelling narrative, and unique gameplay, the obtuse puzzles, absurd difficulty, lack of accessibility, and numerous technical glitches make this experience absolutely not worth it unless you want to feel as stressed and insane as the game's characters.