Publisher Owlcat Games and studio Another Angle Games presented a new trailer for the role-playing game Shadow of the Road, dedicated to yokai mystical creatures from Japanese mythology. In the game, they are given an important role: players will be able not only to fight them, but also to use their powers.
Shadow of the Road takes players to an alternate 19th century Japan where feudal traditions are intertwined with steampunk technology. The events unfold against the backdrop of the bloody Boshin War between the forces of the Shogunate and the Emperor.
The plot revolves around a spy mission from the Tokugawa clan. The main characters, ronin Satoru and Akira, are tasked with protecting a boy with uncontrollable power. As the story unfolds, they are joined by new companions, each with their own goals and motives.
The game will offer a deep turn-based combat system with elements of samurai tactics. Each squad member has unique abilities, and their personal goals and relationships affect the outcome of battles.