Get a look at some of the locations you'll explore on your journey through 19th-century Japan in this latest Shadow of the Road trailer for the upcoming tactical RPG. Shadow of the Road is set in a world where the land’s ancient heritage is confronted by the steam-powered advance of modernization. Shadow of the Road will be available on PC. A demo is out now on Steam.Shadow of the Road's Japan depicts an alternative version of the 19th-century Bakumatsu Period — a country full of clashing factions and world views, where a group of travelers become embroiled in the war between Shōgun and Emperor. However, it’s not just traditional soldiers they have to deal with: The East Nippon Company has bolstered the Emperor’s forces with advanced mechs, wreaking havoc on both military and civilians. Furthermore, the kami and yōkai, entities from Japan’s folklore and mythology that are also a part of this world, have their own goals.