Turn your clan into a Sengoku legend in this tactical RPG. Recruit and train warriors, shape alliances, conquer castles, and alter history through brutal turn-based battles. Influence the outcome of feudal Japan in Sengoku: Shadow Strikers.
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Why Early Access?

“No man is an island, and Early Access provides us with the opportunity to engage directly with fans of the game and genre, and take their valuable input into shaping the game into the best version of itself that it can be. The goal is to release the game feature complete on Early Access, and use the time to polish, fix issues, and expand and improve upon the solid based of the game.”

Approximately how long will this game be in Early Access?

“The expectation is that Early Access will last for at least 6 months, which should be enough time to not only polish the game, but also improve it and fix issues that players may discover.”

How is the full version planned to differ from the Early Access version?

“Feedback acquired from players over the course of Early Access will be vital in improving the game. The main thing that will differ is the depth of the content available in the game; taking the systems that exist and going deeper into how they can be used and how they interact with each other.”

What is the current state of the Early Access version?

“The Early Access version will be feature complete, with all the major gameplay systems implemented that allows players to enjoy the core loop of the game; recruiting units, engaging in missions, and affecting the standings of the clans in feudal Japan.”

Will the game be priced differently during and after Early Access?

“There will be a price increase after Early Access. We also plan on seasonal discounts during (and after) Early Access, including a launch discount for early adopters.”

How are you planning on involving the Community in your development process?

“We will have an experimental branch for releases, where players will be able to test the upcoming changes before every major release. We plan on processing as much of the feedback as we can, and engage with the community in order to better understand how the game can be improved.

Most of this will be handled via the forums provided by Steam, where most of the information regarding the game will be stored. But we will also provide a Discord server, where players will be able to interact more directly with the developers.”
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About This Game

The year is 1467. The Sengoku period has just begun. Every Daimyo will be out for blood, trying to bring glory to their clan and be unifier of Japan. More than might and riches, cunning is required. Will you support their bid for power? Will you help the Shogunate regain their strength? Will you assist the Emperor in reclaiming their control over the other Daimyo? Or will you carve your own path to become the unifier?

Sengoku: Shadow Strikers is a Tactical RPG that mixes Turn-Based Tactical Combat into the formula, and puts the player in control of their very own Sengoku-era Clan. Players will train and command a variety of warriors, take on missions to help or harm other clans, and shape the future of Japan at the end of the civil war.


Conquer Your Way!

Sengoku: Shadow Strikers features over 30 possible clans that the player can aid or harm. Help the Ashikaga retain the Shogunate; Aid the Hosokawa in keeping their regional superiority; spearhead the warlike Uesugi's offensive in the Tokaido; grow the Ainu into a formidable opponent; or support the Emperor in their attempt to end the civil war in control of all the Daimyo.

Each clan will be ruled by a Daimyo with their own goals and aspirations for the clan. Some may seek greatness through war, others may desire for peaceful relations and diplomacy, yet others may want to isolate themselves from the rest in a road to self-reliance. But Daimyos don't live forever; a change in the leadership of a clan may severely alter the course of a game!


Train Your Squad!

Units can be recruited and will have their starting abilities based off of the province they hail from, with each of the game's 80 provinces bringing different bonuses. But they all start at low level, and will need to gain experience be it in the form of open combat or using the clan's training grounds. Being efficient in battle will not only allow your units to improve quicker; they'll also gain combat ranks which will unlock a whole new host of gameplay options.

There are no classes in Sengoku: Shadow Strikers; instead a system of proficiencies will categorize your unit based on its weaknesses and strengths. An innovative skill system allows you to train your units in whatever way you desire, specializing them into one or more combat roles as you see fit. But use caution; losing a very important unit in combat can have drastic consequences to morale!


High-Stakes Tactical Combat!

Going back to the roots of tactical turn-based combat, Sengoku: Shadow Strikers gives the players complete control over their units action. Based on a time unit system, players can more accurately coordinate and develop their strategy during combat. Each time unit will count, with units being granted a better chance of defending themselves if they have time units to spare after taking their turns, allowing them to execute retaliatory strikes on enemies!

Combat is also extremely deadly; badly positioning your soldiers can lead to a quick and untimely death at the hands of the enemy! A blend of melee, ranged, and explosive attacks will be useful in turning the tide of a battle. 8 different enemy archetypes with multiple variations within will expand the possibilities in battle and make each encounter formidable. Expect the unexpected!


Build And Research!

Improve your weapons, armor and items via a dynamic research system that does away with traditional tech trees in favor of a more procedural approach; each piece will have their own tech progression, which can first be unlocked by researching an existing item. This way players can focus research on items that more favor their playstyle; become an assassin with ranged weapons, focus on impenetrable armor and so on. But beware; the enemy is smart and paying attention to what you do, and they may just focus on tactics to counter you!

Players will also be able to build up the infrastructure for their headquarters, constructing new buildings and improving old ones as they see fit in order to gain bonuses and gain combat advantages. But these expansions must be planned carefully; there is always the possibility of an enemy attack on your hq, which could be very difficult to defend if you were haphazard with your planning!

And More!

Sengoku: Shadow Strikers also features:
  • Wide variety of procedurally generated missions to keep the gameplay always fresh
  • Intricate diplomatic system that allows you to form alliances, start wars, and betray your friends
  • Unique Daimyo personality that will shape the way each individual clan acts and the units they choose to field
  • An AI learning system that learns and adjusts to your tactics on the battlefield
  • A relationship system between squad mates, creating bonds that can aid them during combat
  • Essentially a sandbox of Sengoku-era Japan, allowing players to determine the outcome of the civil war in a myriad ways

Mature Content Description

The developers describe the content like this:

Contains cartoon violence in the form of turn-based combats.

System Requirements

Windows
macOS
SteamOS + Linux
    Minimum:
    • OS *: Win 10, 8 and 7 SP1+ (64 bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD Phenom II X4
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R9 270x
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectSound Compatible
    Recommended:
    • OS *: Win 10, 8 and 7 SP1+ (64 bit)
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 3GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3.1 GHz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480
    • DirectX: Version 11
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    • Sound Card: DirectSound Compatible
* Starting January 1st, 2024, the Steam Client will only support Windows 10 and later versions.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Mac OSX 10.13 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 560
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Mac OSX 10.15 64bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro Vega 64
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
* Starting February 15, 2024, the Steam Client will no longer support 32-bit games or macOS 10.14 or lower.
    Minimum:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i3 / AMD Phenom II X4
    • Memory: 4 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950 / AMD Radeon R9 270x
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
    Recommended:
    • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, 64-bit
    • Processor: Intel Core i5 3GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3.1 GHz or better
    • Memory: 8 GB RAM
    • Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 / AMD Radeon RX 480
    • Storage: 5 GB available space
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