BREAKING Protocol: The Hugger

BREAKING Protocol: The Hugger

From The Razzle Dazzle Show by Jared Gonzalez

March 29, 2026 · 20 min · Season 2

About this episode

This episode discusses the Hugger enemy in SHADE Protocol, focusing on its design and gameplay mechanics.

Welcome to another edition of BREAKING Protocol from The Razzle Dazzle Show — our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. These episodes are built around the game’s community engagement series, Devs Ask You, or DAUs — where Kendall and the team not only show what’s changing, but invite fans to shape the journey with them. Today we’re looking at an enemy that isn’t here to hurt your pride… it’s here to hug you. Unfortunately, not the kind you want. This is the Hugger— a floating, stalking problem designed to test your defensive instincts, punish your panic, and reward your mastery of Parrying, jumping, and timing. https://linktr.ee/LittleLegendaryGames?utm_source=linktree_profile_share⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Jared Gonzalez. Executive Producer: Kendall Quinoñes. Cohost: Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera. Master Chief Engineer: Jared Gonzalez. Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Graphics Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Digital Media Editor: Jared Gonzalez. Producer: Jared Gonzalez. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/razzledazzleshowpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ #razzledazzle #razzledazzleshow #indiegames #indiegamedev #indiedev #shadeprotocol #metroidvania

People in this episode

Hosts: Jared Gonzalez, Chaz Hawkins, Mauro Piquera

Topics covered

  • SHADE Protocol
  • game design
  • enemy mechanics

Keywords

  • Hugger
  • game development
  • community engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SHADE Protocol

Books & works: BREAKING Protocol, The Razzle Dazzle Show, Devs Ask You, DAUs

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