Shadow of the Road News

Hey guys,

As you can see, we're not slowing down! Here's another update for your viewing pleasure. We're incredibly excited to share some more news with you!

[h2]Yokai dimension[/h2]
Combat is not just a straightforward mechanic in Shadow of the Road. We're working on some features that will only apply while fighting in the yokai dimension. A small preview can be found below. We're still experimenting with those ideas, but we really like the way this is going!

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[h2]Oni - Ishida's yokai[/h2]


We have already shown you the yokai versions of Satoru and Asuke. Today we would like to show you Ishida's yokai form. We chose the name Oni and even though it is usually associated wth regular demons, we wanted to add our own spin to it and make it relate to Ishida both in the way of looks and in the way of character. We can't share too much information about Ishida because we don't want to spoil the story, but you can be sure that the connection between Ishida and Oni is indeed a very interesting one.

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[h2]Stealth mechanics[/h2]
We have not mentioned before that free exploration will not just be limited to travelling from point A to point B. While travelling you will have to make sure to keep a low profile in some locations as sneaking past your enemies could prove essential and sometimes even save your life. Sometimes being cautious is the best way to avoid unsuspecting enemies that would normally destroy you in an uneven match.
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Hey there! We have a special treat for you today that we hope you're going to enjoy. This is the first entry of a development update series in which we would like to highlight some of the things that we are currently working on. Please tell us if you enjoy such condensed posts and let us know if you would like to know more about any of these topics!

[h2]Kuchiberashi[/h2]
A newborn sacrificed by its parents, now acting as an ally for a more powerful entity. Constantly looking for something to eat. The creation itself has been inspired by different manifestations in the Japanese folklore but we decided to take a slightly different approach and create something unique for our game and setting.





[h2]Exploration mode[/h2]
We've prototyped two separate control systems for wandering around in-game Japan.

One with direct control (using WSAD and a mouse):
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Another one based on the "Hand of God" (point & click) type of controls:
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Which one do you prefer? Be sure to leave a comment below or discuss it on our Discord Server.

[h2]Genkurō[/h2]
We do realize that white foxes are special entities in the Japanese folklore and are usually associated with the kami Inari responsible for fertility, rice, tea and sake. However, our Genkurō is a spiritual guide that has more in common with the general concept of kitsune - an intelligent being with paranormal abilities. You can be sure that even though his role is not clear throughout the beginning of the story he's definitely going to surprise you more than once.



[h2]Kamaitachi[/h2]
It's finally time to present another yōkai - you met Jorōgumo some time ago and you were even able to view parts of gameplay featuring this strange arachnid entity. Kamaitachi however is a yōkai tied to our protagonist Satoru. Based on Japanese folklore Kamaitachi is a weasel-like entity with blades growing out of its arms. Kamaitachi is swift, light and usually associated with wind. Therefore we chose to include some smoke and wind currents in the design as well to bring out its magical nature even more.









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A short summary of PAX! It was an incredible experience to take part in the biggest gaming event in the world. We got to meet new people, received amazing feedback and were once again reminded that we're on the right track. If you want to be a part of our community, make sure to add Shadow of the Road to your Steam wishlist. Additionally, if you want to keep in touch with us and help us develop Shadow of the Road - make sure to join our Discord server.

Hey #steamcommunity! We have some amazing news for you! First of all - we will be joining PAX East this year as part of an entire zone created by Indie Game Poland working together with the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. Completing another milestone before PAX was a huge challenge. Secondly, our Steam profile has gained some new skills and is now able to communicate with you in seven languages: Englidh, Polish, Japanese, Russian, German, Spanish and Portugese. There are also some new screenshots and... something INCREDIBLY COOL - a new gameplay teaser! Make sure to check it on YouTube under the link below:

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