Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games unveil the announcement trailer of strategy RPG Shadow of the Road

Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games revealed the announcement trailer of Shadow of the Road, an upcoming strategy RPG set in an alternative 19th-century Japan. It is one of the two projects that Owlcat Games is currently publishing. The title is coming to PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store.

Shadow of the Road blends Japanese mythology with steampunk technology as the stage is set in a conflict between the Emperor and the Shogun at the end of the Boshin War. Tokugawa's spymaster recruits two wandering ronin, Satoru and Akira; they are tasked with protecting a boy with a massive power he can't control.

More and more characters join their cause and it's up to players to strategize their path to victory. Shadow of the Road will have choices players can make that can shape the future of their characters and the bonds they form with each other.

Watch the announcement trailer of Shadow of the Road down below, along with more information.

Publisher Owlcat Games, alongside developer Another Angle Games, are excited to unveil Shadow of the Road, an artful blend of CRPG and turn-based combat set in alternative 19th-century Japan. Shadow of the Road is among the first titles being published by Owlcat Games and embodies the features that the new publishing arm is built on: complex and interesting characters, deep narrative, unique setting, and turn-based combat mechanics. The game will launch on PC via Steam.

In Shadow of the Road, explore the rich tapestry of alternative 19th-century Japan as the Boshin War approaches a bitter and bloody end. Players will immerse themselves in a world that combines tradition and modernity, and Japanese mythology and steampunk technology. Enter the struggle between the Shogun and the Emperor, and delve into captivating narratives, leading a diverse group of adventurers through a dynamic, enchanting realm where decisions shape destiny.

Key Features:

• Your Story: Join a daring journey led by Tokugawa's spymaster, who recruits ronin warriors Satoru and Akira to protect a boy with immense, uncontrollable powers. As the adventure intensifies, they are joined by characters, each of whom has their own history and motivation. Together, they confront escalating challenges, striving to reclaim their honor and change the course of the war.
• Your Choices: Every choice guides these characters along unique paths, shaping who they become. Player decisions will determine if they form new bonds, sever lifelong friendships, or mend family ties.
• Your Team: Take on the role of a master strategist and become an entire team of characters with a variety of backgrounds and skills, each with their own motivations, desires, and fears... and set them on unique paths.
• Your Fight: Experience turn-based combat with a samurai tactical vibe. Each team member brings unique abilities to the battlefield, and their personal goals and relationships influence every encounter. Master these dynamics and strategic maneuvers to lead the team to victory.