| SHADE Protocol | |||
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| Release Date | Gameplay & Story | Pre-Order & DLC | Review |
| Release Date | |
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| TBD (Steam) More Details |
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| Genre | |
| Platformer, Action, Adventure, Indie | |
| Platforms | Price (MSRP) |
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TBD |
| Developer | Publisher |
| Little Legendary | Little Legendary |
| Number of Players | Age Rating |
| 1 | RP |
| Time to Finish | Cross Platform Play |
| TBD | NO |
| Official Website | Official Website for SHADE Protocol |
SHADE Protocol Latest News
⚫︎ SHADE Protocol announced for Steam, which is described as a 2D pixel art cyber-fantasy metroidvania.
SHADE Protocol Overview
SHADE Protocol is a 2D cyber-fantasy Metroidvania by Little Legendary. Although there is no word on an official release date, interviews with the developers reveal that they are aiming for a release sometime in 2026 for Steam. This is the first game in Little Legendary’s roster and is an original new IP.
SHADE Protocol is set in a decaying world ruled by Elythium, sentient metal beings set on enforcing its destruction. As the reality-recompiling Replica, Zura, players must venture on a mission to fight an enemy that rewrote the very fabric of reality.
Zura can split any part of the levels in half to explore areas and ascend platforms that are normally beyond reach. Moreover, she is also capable of switching between two different sets that comprise different combat styles and gameplay dynamics to adapt to different playstyles.
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| Steam |
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| Wishlist Only |
SHADE Protocol Gameplay
As a Metroidvania, players in SHADE Protocol will navigate through semi-linear platforming levels that are interconnected, progressing through the game by exploring and finding upgrades. Zura can rewrite reality by slashing across any area in levels to navigate them. The developers mentioned that, with what's called the UNISON System, players can also manipulate events, replay key moments, and choose their outcomes, which will shape the fate of entire factions in the game.
Zura will use specialized instruments as weapons and can use a variety of them to execute combos, parries, and counters. These weapons have different combat gameplay as well as exploration abilities. She can also seamlessly swap between two different playstyles: DAWN and SHADE.
SHADE Protocol Announcement Trailer
SHADE Protocol - World Reveal Trailer
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