Today, developer Another Angle Games and publisher Owlcat Games introduced Ishida, one of the party members in the upcoming tactical RPG Shadow of the Road. Functioning as the party’s main tank, Ishidha’s driven to protect his companions and provide some levity to the bloody battlefields of Bakumatsu-Japan.
Watch the latest character spotlight:
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Ishida “the Boulder” is an impenetrable bastion on the battlefield, protecting his partners both by drawing the enemy’s ire and by dishing out huge amounts of damage. His headbutts, bear hugs, fearless charges, and swings of his gigantic nōdachi spell doom not just for human enemies, but also for yōkai and mechs. He’s quick to start fights, especially under the influence of sake, and quick to end them — violently. However, despite his short fuse, he is also a warmhearted epicurean and loyal friend.
Set in feudal Japan amidst a fierce rivalry between the Tokugawa Shogunate and the supporters of 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.
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 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.
Earlier spotlights of Ishida’s fellow travelers can be found here: Akira, Satoru, Asuke.
A demo for Shadow of the Road is available now on Windows PC via Steam.
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