Shadow of the Road

Owlcat Games Unveils Shadow of the Road – A Turn-Based RPG Set in an Alternate 19th-Century Japan

After the exciting announcement of their new publishing arm and the debut trailer for Rue Valley, Owlcat Games is back with another thrilling reveal! Introducing Shadow of the Road, a turn-based RPG that plunges players into an alternate 19th-century Japan, where they’ll navigate a war-torn landscape filled with Shogun and Imperial forces, mythical yokai, and deadly steampunk technology.

Shadow of the Road, developed by Another Angle Games and published by Owlcat Games, is one of the first titles under Owlcat’s new publishing banner. This game embodies everything the new arm stands for—complex characters, deep narrative, a unique setting, and engaging turn-based combat. The game will be available on PC via Steam.

In Shadow of the Road, players will explore a richly detailed alternate 19th-century Japan as the Boshin War nears its brutal conclusion. This is a world where tradition meets modernity, blending Japanese mythology with steampunk technology. As the conflict between the Shogun and the Emperor intensifies, you’ll lead a diverse group of adventurers through a dynamic, enchanting realm where every decision you make shapes your destiny.

Key Features of Shadow of the Road:

• Your Story: Embark on a daring journey led by Tokugawa’s spymaster, who enlists ronin warriors Satoru and Akira to protect a boy with immense, uncontrollable powers. As the adventure unfolds, you’ll encounter a cast of characters, each with their own backstory and motivations, all fighting to reclaim their honor and alter the course of the war.
• Your Choices: Every decision you make will guide these characters down unique paths, affecting their relationships, forming new bonds, breaking old friendships, or even mending family ties. Your choices will have lasting impacts on who they become.
• Your Team: Step into the role of a master strategist and command an entire team of characters, each with distinct backgrounds, skills, and fears. As you lead them through battles and challenges, you’ll set them on unique paths that reflect their personal stories and desires.
• Your Fight: Engage in turn-based combat with a tactical samurai flair. Each team member brings unique abilities to the battlefield, and their personal goals and relationships influence every encounter. Master these dynamics to lead your team to victory in a war where every move counts.

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