Shadow of the Road from Owlcat Games and Another Angle Games gets a new trailer focused on the Yokai

by Mikhail Madnani on 12 December, 2024

Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games have showcased a new trailer for Shadow of the Road focusing on the Yōkai. Shadow of the Road is a cRPG set in an alternate historic Japanese world where Feudalism meets steampunk, and it will see players fight against and also harness the powers of the Yōkai.

Shadow of the Road was announced in August 2024. It is set to release for PC via Steam, GOG, and Epic Games Store. There is no release window for it as of this writing.

The new trailer and announcement from Owlcat Games are below:

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.
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 of Shadow of the Road:

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.