One of XCOM 2’s greatest magic tricks is how it transforms numbers, statistics, and menus into high-stakes tension. Think of the most spectacular and explosive videogame in recent memory – something like Cyberpunk 2077 or Battlefield – and even at their dramatic heights, they struggle to match the fear and pressure of a single XCOM turn. Inspired by that same, pseudo-isometric, tactical combat, Shadow of the Road feels like a neat companion piece to Assassin’s Creed Shadows. If you want more samurai and warring factions, but this time with a steampunk twist, you can try it right now.

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