Shadow of the Road is a story-driven tactical RPG set in an alternate Japan, and it will launch November 12 on PC.
Developer Another Angle Games and publisher Owlcat Games announced the release date for Shadow of the Road. Launching November 12, this gritty tactical RPG will slice its way to players very soon. Revealed via a dramatic new trailer during during GameStar’s Find Your Next Game Show at gamescom, those who know of Owlcat’s pedigree regarding isometric adventure games should keep an eye out for this one.
Join a daring journey led by Tokugawa’s spymaster, who recruits ronin warriors Satoru and Akira to protect a boy with uncontrollable powers. As the adventure intensifies, they are joined by a thrilling cast of characters, each of whom has their own history and motivation. Together, they will confront escalating challenges, striving to reclaim their honor and change the course of the war. 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.
The main party in Shadow of the Road is a group that’s been brought together by the forces of fate: ex-samurai, retainers of the Shogun, and a mysterious child, his mother, and their bodyguard. As the group journeys through war-torn Japan, they encounter all kinds of enemies, from bandits, imperial soldiers, and supernatural creatures, all doing their best to send the party members to cut their journey short.
In order to master the game’s tactical combat, players need to carefully build their characters, unlocking and upgrading skills they can then use on the battlefield to turn the tide to their favor or unleash powerful combos. They can also make use of their environment, turning the battlefield itself into a death trap. If things truly become dire, turning into yokai and wreaking havoc is also a deadly option.
Shadow of the Road launches on PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store on November 12th. A demo is available now on Windows PC via Steam.
