SHADE Protocol
@shadeprotocolgame.bsky.social
A 2D cyber-fantasy #metroidvania where music, code, and combat collide.
By @LLegendaryGames
All links 🔗 https://linktr.ee/LittleLegendaryGames
By @LLegendaryGames
All links 🔗 https://linktr.ee/LittleLegendaryGames
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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
- 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
Our Indie Games Halloween Message 🎃
October 31, 2025 at 3:36 PM
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
- 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
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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
- 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
Listen to the new episode of BREAKING Protocol now on @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social . 🤖
#indiegames | #gamedev
October 27, 2025 at 10:17 PM
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
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
As we work on these enemies, are you on Team #1 or #2?
#pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
October 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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
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
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
October 23, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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
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
New episode of BREAKING Protocol to listen @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social ! 🎧
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper
October 20, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Having a Flute as a... Spear! 🪈🍃
New episode of BREAKING Protocol to listen @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social ! 🎧
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper
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
spotify.link/5h5f06PxAXb
October 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
✨ 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
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
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
October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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
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
🚨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
October 14, 2025 at 3:59 PM
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
🚨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
Tune in to the latest episode of the @Razz_Dazz_pod to hear all about it!
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper
October 14, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Musical Inspirations in SHADE Protocol. 🎵
Tune in to the latest episode of the @Razz_Dazz_pod to hear all about it!
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper
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...
open.spotify.com/episode/4Ft9...
October 12, 2025 at 5:48 AM
✨ 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...
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
(not the final version of this view, but we are getting there)
#pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
October 10, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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
(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
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
October 8, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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
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
Hear our game director’s take on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social Breaking Protocol podcast!
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
October 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Instruments as code.
Hear our game director’s take on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social Breaking Protocol podcast!
#indiegames | #gamedev | #gamedeveloper | #metroidvania
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
#pixelart | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania | #screenshotsaturday
October 4, 2025 at 11:54 AM
Even in a world of steel, some places still feel alive.💧
#pixelart | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania | #screenshotsaturday
#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
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
October 2, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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
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
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
September 30, 2025 at 11:19 AM
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
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
Hear our game director’s take on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social Breaking Protocol podcast!
#indiegames | #gamedevs
September 28, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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
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
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
September 26, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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
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
#pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
September 23, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Machiner transformation in action! 💥
#pixelart | #indiedev | #IndieGameDev | #ドット絵 | #gamedev | #metroidvania
#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
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
- 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
September 22, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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
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
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
Catch this episode, and all the others, on the @razz-dazz-show-pod.bsky.social YouTube channel!
#indiegames | #gamedev | #metroidvania
September 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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
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
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
September 18, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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
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
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
September 16, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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
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
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
September 14, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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
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