Shadow of the Road Trailer Reveals Its Yōkai

Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games released a new trailer for Shadow of the Road. The 45-second video reveals the yōkai, supernatural entities present in the game’s version of feudal Japan. The unpredictable but powerful spirits play important roles in the narrative and gameplay, some acting as guardians while others present players with challenges.

Shadow of the Road is an isometric strategy RPG set in version of Japan with steampunk technology. Players take on the role of a master strategist behind a team of fighters, each member with their own motivations. While the forces of the Emperor and the Shogunate are fighting for control, a British trade conglomerate has its own agenda. Player decisions can put characters on different paths as well as impacting their relationships. Shadow of the Road is in development for PC and is available to wishlist on Steam, but does not currently have a release window.