SHADE Protocol
A 2D cyber-fantasy #metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide.
By @LLegendaryGames
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- Our Indie Games Halloween Message 🎃
- Our indie game: - hand drawn by artists from 9 Years of Shadows, Mariachi Legends, Ember Knights, Gestalt, and more! - cut the world in half (literally!) - fast, cinematic combat with musical weapons - defeat spectacularly animated bosses - explore a huge cyber-nostalgic world
- We’ve been showcasing what Snacklets are all about, but how about hearing from our game director? Listen to the new episode of BREAKING Protocol now on @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social . 🤖 #indiegames | #gamedev
- Arc Twins, a dangerous and oppressive enemy type that towers over Zura with force and grace. As we work on these enemies, are you on Team #1 or #2? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Concept sprites for the Snackbots. 🤖 You can't pet the Snackbot... Unless... We will think about it. 🚨Question Which sprite column do you like the most? (Shape, not color) #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Having a Flute as a... Spear! 🪈🍃 New episode of BREAKING Protocol to listen @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social ! 🎧 #indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper
- Reposted by SHADE Protocol✨ Today we’re revisiting the Flute Spear, one of SHADE Protocol’s most versatile and stylish weapons. In this episode, we’ll explore how its role in traversal, combat flow, and combo variety has grown and where it’s headed next.✨ @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social spotify.link/5h5f06PxAXb
- Eldarion Attack 2 🐺 This boss serves as a challenging milestone for the early game. 🚨Question What are the things that you don't like in Boss fights? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Eldarion - The Giant Wolf 🐺 🚨Question What was the most memorable Boss fight you've ever had? What made it so? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Musical Inspirations in SHADE Protocol. 🎵 Tune in to the latest episode of the @Razz_Dazz_pod to hear all about it! #indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper
- Reposted by SHADE Protocol✨ Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, Kendall put this DAU out to the community, asking players directly what kinds of game music resonate with them — and what might best capture the essence of @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social ✨ open.spotify.com/episode/4Ft9...
- Just enjoying a spiky view... (not the final version of this view, but we are getting there) #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- The team’s been grinding to bring some awesome enemies to life! Here’s a peek at a few concepts, but... some may not survive to launch. Which ones are your favorites? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Instruments as code. Hear our game director’s take on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social Breaking Protocol podcast! #indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
- Even in a world of steel, some places still feel alive.💧 #pixelart | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania | #screenshotsaturday
- Meet Clayre, a loyal Replica who joins you on your journey. She’ll play a bigger role than you expect… but that’s for you to discover 🚨If you could shape in-game relationships with NPCs, how would you want them to grow? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- The Arc Brawler animation sketch. 🥊 This is an oppressive powerhouse enemy that mixes multiple fighting styles. (Don’t worry, Zura’s perfectly fine. This was only a demonstration.) #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Which version of the story really hits best? 🎯 Hear our game director’s take on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social Breaking Protocol podcast! #indiegames | #gamedevs
- Welcome to the frozen lands of Tema! 🧊 An icy realm of solemn beauty and ancient echoes. 🚨What kind of things do you want to see in a biome like this? Environment details, enemies, new mechanics? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Machiner transformation in action! 💥 #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Friendly heads up. 🚨 We are still interviewing applicants for both positions! So if you are interested in Level Designer or UI/UX Artist position, apply for it. Links in the comments ⬇️ #gamedevelopment | #gamedev | #indiegames
- Little Legendary is growing! - Level Designer 🕹️ - UI/UX Artist and Designer 🎨 If you are passionate about crafting memorable game experiences, we'd love to hear from you! (Links in the comments!) #indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
- Apply here: UI/UX Artist/Designer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... Level Designer: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
- The Fantasy Of The Guitar Axe Catch this episode, and all the others, on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social YouTube channel! #indiegames | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Machiner has entered the battlefield. 💥 While we work on the enemy’s transformation animation, here’s a peek at its color variations. #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- The Grappler We recently asked you guys which one was your favorite. Here’s our first pass at the size comparison, color variations, and other detail shots based on your feedback. #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- The ongoing mini-series BREAKING Protocol is back with a new episode! This time, we’re diving into Storytelling & Worldbuilding. 🌌 Catch this episode, and all the others, on the @Razz_Dazz_Pod YouTube channel! #indiegames | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- The - Shadeforger - is a support unit that buffs the other enemies, so it's important to deal with it as fast as possible. 🚨Question time! As we are working on this enemy, which one is your favorite? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Shhhh, keep it down in the Library. 📚 Here's a sneak peek from one of the cool areas of our game. Who likes to read? #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Here's the latest on BREAKING Protocol! 🎸 BREAKING Protocol from the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social - a mini series where we break down key updates and design questions from the SHADE Protocol World. #indiegames | #gamedev
- A lot has been happening behind the monitor, as our team’s been hard at work crafting something special with the world of SHADE Protocol. Check out our second DevLog here: store.steampowered.com/news/app/358... #gamedev | #indiegame | #metroidvania | #ドット絵 | #devlog | #pixelart
- Like all #metroidvania fans out there, we are also excited about this new adventure! Go play #Silksong everyone, it's time for Hornet to shine! 💜 Congrats @teamcherrygames.com on the massive achievement. #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev
- Little Legendary is growing! - Level Designer 🕹️ - UI/UX Artist and Designer 🎨 If you are passionate about crafting memorable game experiences, we'd love to hear from you! (Links in the comments!) #indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
- UI/UX Artist/Designer: forms.gle/EWmLbHb4ZJaN... Level Designer: forms.gle/4nTupupDddcy...
- Reposted by SHADE Protocol✨Join us as we talk about the journey from corporate transformation to solo game development, the bold ideas behind @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social and how Kendall is turning music, code, and glitch aesthetics into a wild new kind of action game.✨ open.spotify.com/episode/7Lpk... #indiedev
- Taking the fight to the skies! 🪂 The Throw Spear lets you also strike flying enemies, and when you chain it with other combos. #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- A smol Zura! (She looks so cute! 😭💜) Thank you @EteriuGame (on X), for the cute fan art! #FanArtFriday | #SHADEProtocol | #indiegames
- Reposted by SHADE Protocol✨What secrets lie behind the melodies of @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social ? We’ll be uncovering them with Kendall, the game’s director, in our next episode.✨ ✨ ✨Coming out on September 1st!!✨ ✨ ✨ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #shadeprotocol #indiedev #indiegames #podcasts #videogames
- Spear Throw We're continuing the work on the Spear Throw, testing an idea the community suggested: a “lock-on” system vs. a freeform throw. Here's the lock-on version. #pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
- Reposted by SHADE Protocol✨In @shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social music isn’t just heard—it’s wielded. Soon we’re talking with Kendall about how this bold vision is shaping one of the most unique Metroidvanias yet.✨ ✨ ✨Coming out on September 1st!✨ ✨ #razzledazzleshow #shadeprotocol #indiedev #indiegames #podcasts