A grand strategy game that blends tactical turn-based combat into the mix set in the Sengoku period of Japan. Train and control units, execute missions, improve the land, and help your clan achieve their ultimate destiny: the Unification of Japan.

## 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.

Enter the Shadows.

Shadows of Sengoku is a Grand Strategy game that mixes Turn-Based Tactical
Combat into the formula, and puts the player in control of the Shadows; a
group of elite units that serve one of the Daimyos of Japan, executing
missions and expanding the clan’s influence in order to achieve its ultimate
destiny: The Unification of Japan.
## Conquer Your Way!
Shadows of Sengoku features over 30 possible clans that the player can choose
to play as. 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 fight for
supremacy in the Kyushu as the Shimazu.

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 Shadows’ 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 Shadows of the Sengoku; 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, Shadows of the Sengoku
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.

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!
Shadows of the Sengoku also features:
* Comprehensive mission tree system to direct the actions of your clan
* 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
* An AI learning system that learns and adjusts to your tactics on the battlefield
* Annex provinces via diplomacy or conquest
* Non-combat missions that may drastically affect the world and provide you with benefits
* The ever-present threat of retaliation by the Emperor should your clan grow too powerful, be it politically or militarily

## Mature Content Description
The developers describe the content like this:
Contains cartoon violence in the form of turn-based combats.

Shadows of the Sengoku