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https://www.gamespress.com/Alpha-Launch-19th-Century-Japan-Meets-Steampunk-Tech-in-Owlcat-Games-c
https://www.gamespress.com/Alpha-Launch-19th-Century-Japan-Meets-Steampunk-Tech-in-Owlcat-Games-c
Publisher Owlcat Games and developer Another Angle Games are proud to reveal the first Open Alpha playtest for their upcoming turn-based cRPG Shadow of the Road. Aspiring samurai can jump into the Open Alpha today, currently available on Windows PC via Steam.
Set in feudal Japan amidst a fierce rivalry between the Tokugawa Shogunate and Emperor Mutsuhito, Shadow of the Road immerses players in a world that combines tradition and modernity, Japanese mythology, and steampunk technology. Leading a diverse group of adventurers through a dynamic, enchanting realm where decisions shape destiny, players must master different characters’ various abilities to turn the tides of the war.
The Open Alpha includes four distinct playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, allowing players to experiment and find their own playstyle.
Players will engage in several intense battles throughout the alpha, with the final encounter serving as a climactic boss fight that tests their skills and strategy. Alongside the main battles, the Open Alpha also features a number of side quests, offering additional content and opportunities to delve deeper into the game’s lore and mechanics.
One of the aims of this playtest is to give a glimpse of Shadow of the Road’s character upgrade system. As battles grow increasingly challenging, players can strengthen their warriors by unlocking new abilities, emphasizing the importance of strategy and preparation as players face tougher opponents.
Key features of Shadow of the Road:
To stay up to date on all things Shadow of the Road, follow along on X (Twitter), Facebook, and Discord.
Set in feudal Japan amidst a fierce rivalry between the Tokugawa Shogunate and Emperor Mutsuhito, Shadow of the Road immerses players in a world that combines tradition and modernity, Japanese mythology, and steampunk technology. Leading a diverse group of adventurers through a dynamic, enchanting realm where decisions shape destiny, players must master different characters’ various abilities to turn the tides of the war.
The Open Alpha includes four distinct playable characters, each with their own unique abilities, allowing players to experiment and find their own playstyle.
Players will engage in several intense battles throughout the alpha, with the final encounter serving as a climactic boss fight that tests their skills and strategy. Alongside the main battles, the Open Alpha also features a number of side quests, offering additional content and opportunities to delve deeper into the game’s lore and mechanics.
One of the aims of this playtest is to give a glimpse of Shadow of the Road’s character upgrade system. As battles grow increasingly challenging, players can strengthen their warriors by unlocking new abilities, emphasizing the importance of strategy and preparation as players face tougher opponents.
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. Your decisions will determine if you form new bonds, sever lifelong friendships, or mend family ties.
- Your Team: Take on the role of a master strategist and become an elite 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.
To stay up to date on all things Shadow of the Road, follow along on X (Twitter), Facebook, and Discord.
