BREAKING Protocol: The Lands of Tema Pt.2

BREAKING Protocol: The Lands of Tema Pt.2

From The Razzle Dazzle Show by Jared Gonzalez

April 19, 2026 · 20 min · Season 2

About this episode

This episode explores the design and thematic elements of the frozen biome Tema in SHADE Protocol.

Welcome to another episode of BREAKING Protocol, our ongoing mini-series where we break down key updates and design questions straight from the development of SHADE Protocol. Tema. A frozen graveyard of civilizations long extinguished. Snow-shrouded battlefields where silent colossi rust beneath layers of ice. A place where even hope cracks like glass under the weight of memory. In this episode, we’re breaking down what makes Tema more than just a “snow level” — but a biome built on history, decay, melancholy, and the consequences of technology. Let’s dig into the design, the mood, the mechanical intent, and what awaits players who dare tread across the ice. 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

  • game design
  • biomes
  • SHADE Protocol
  • video games

Keywords

  • snow level
  • history
  • decay
  • melancholy
  • technology

Mentioned in this episode

Products: SHADE Protocol

Books & works: BREAKING Protocol: The Lands of Tema Pt.2

Places: Tema

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