Overview
The Jester and the Madman is a story-rich point-and-click adventure game steeped in eerie atmosphere, over-the-top pulp fiction, and creeping cosmic dread. It’s a standalone sequel to Curse of the Old Gods, continuing the journey of former FBI agent Rick Moreton, now joined by a new protagonist, nurse Holly Bardot, as they uncover a vast conspiracy hidden beneath the surface of modern America.
After thwarting the deranged Professor Clayton’s occult experiment in the mesas of the Congo, Rick returns to New York only to be kidnapped and imprisoned beneath the mysterious Kingdom Hospital. Holly, a nurse at the hospital, stumbles upon Rick’s cell, and unknowingly opens the door to a deeper nightmare.
Together, they must expose a secret cult that stretches into the ranks of the FBI and Homeland Security… before it’s too late.
Classic Point & Click Gameplay
In the grand tradition of 90s adventure games, The Jester and the Madman challenges you to explore richly detailed environments, talk to strange and suspicious characters, collect and combine items, uncover hidden clues, and solve challenging logic-based puzzles. There’s no combat, no timers, just methodical investigation, clever problem-solving, and immersive storytelling.
Digitized Visual Style
The game features a distinctive digitized graphics aesthetic: characters and scenes built from real photos and actors, frame-by-frame, for a gritty, tactile look. This technique gained popularity in the early '90s with titles like Harvester, The Last Express, and Phantasmagoria, and offers a uniquely uncanny atmosphere that blends realism with surrealism. It’s not FMV, there are no full-motion video sequences, but every screen feels grounded, strange, and alive.
A Modern Adventure with Retro Roots
Two playable protagonists: Rick Moreton and Holly Bardot
Deep narrative with conspiracies, cults, and cosmic horror
Puzzles that reward logical thinking and keen observation
Unlimited save system—play at your own pace
Authentic MIDI soundtrack with MT-32 and OPL2 support
A faithful tribute to classic 90s point-and-click adventures, modernized with smooth controls and quality-of-life features
If you love intricate mysteries, Lovecraftian terror, and games that make you think, The Jester and the Madman will draw you into its world... and it may not let you go.
Hello everyone,
I\'m really excited to announce that The Jester and the Madman now has a full cast of voice actors, replacing the original AI voices. Thanks to the incredible work of Bone13 Productions, you can now experience the game with all the nuance and emotion of real human performances.
I wish you all happy holidays,
\nTim
Hi there,
more improvement for the game:
Added a whole bunch of new reactions when using items
[/*]Added two new interactions that give points, so the maximum score was increased by 10
[/*]Fixed a bug where item description would keep showing even though the inventory is empty
[/*]Fixed patient room image where it looked like the patients had no legs under the covers
[/*]Fixed a description text when Holly looked at her own couch
[/*]Fixed overlapping hotspots
[/*]Fixed a bug where you could use an item too early before it makes sense
[/*]Fixed more typos
[/*]
That\'s all, have fun playing! :)
Tim
Hello again,
the updates keep coming. :D
Fixed a mysterious bug where you could miss the text message when combining two items correctly when it still displayed \"You can\'t use these items together\" from a previous combination
[/*]Fixed a terrifying bug where the interaction wheel was displayed through a room transition allowing for illegal interactions
[/*]Fixed a spooky ghost-hotspot in the barn
[/*]Added some more haunting reaction texts and minor hints
[/*]Fixed several undead typos
[/*][spoiler]Fixed a bug where you could escape the barn room before opening the collar[/spoiler]
[/*]
Happy Halloween!
Hello everyone,\n\nI\'ve got another small update for you with these changes:\n
- \n
- Fixed some more typos\n
- [spoiler]Fixed a bug where you could charge the phone without drying it first[/spoiler]\n
- [spoiler]Fixed a bug where you could miss points from the camera rotation[/spoiler]\n
- [spoiler]Fixed a bug where the alarm PIN got corrupted when you used backspace to correct a mistake[/spoiler]\n
Hello everyone, I have another update for you with these changes:
Fixed a bug where the computer password screen would not work anymore
[/*]Fixed fullscreen option not saving correctly
[/*]Fixed a bug where the auto-revert function when you change the game resolution wouldn\'t work
[/*]Fixed a bug where you could get the yoghurt twice
[/*]Fixed a whole bunch of typos and spelling mistakes
[/*]Overall text polishing
[/*]
Cheers,
Tim
Hi everyone,
I\'ve got a small update to the game for you with these changes:
Fixed a few typos
[/*]Added some more helpful descriptions here and there
[/*]Added examples for the DOS camera and alarm programs
[/*][spoiler]You can now pickup the yoghurt immediately[/spoiler]
[/*][spoiler]Added a hint when looking at the plaque with the Latin inscription that you can talk to the party guests now.[/spoiler]
[/*]
Have Fun!
Tim
\nHello everyone,
just wanted to let you know that the game now has a demo available to play. The full release of \"The Jester and the Madman\" will be on 21st of October. [dynamiclink href=\"https://store.steampowered.com/app/3893670/The_Jester_and_the_Madman/\"][/dynamiclink]\r\n\r\n\"The Jester and the Madman, a sequel to Curse of the Old Gods, is a point-and-click adventure with a 90s-style digitized art aesthetic, steeped in Lovecraftian horror. Solve puzzles, uncover a vast conspiracy, and descend into a world of cults, paranoia, and creeping madness.\"\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nHope you\'ll check it out. \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nCheers, \r\n\r\nTim
Minimum Setup
- OS: Ubuntu. Debian. Arch - (64bit)
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2120 / AMD FX 6350Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 460 (1GB) / AMD Radeon HD 7870 (2GB) / Intel Iris Pro 580 / Intel Iris Plus G7 / AMD Radeon Vega 11
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