For most of the game, use the following controls:
Button(s) |
Description
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Move.
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Elasto Blast. Hold down A and then a direction on the D-Pad, then let go of A to shoot in that direction. This technique is used to attack enemies and toss objects up in the air for catching. You can hold three items at a time. If you hold the direction and A for three seconds, you'll charge up a more powerful Elasto Blast.
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Jump.
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Hover. If you hold it down, you'll hover longer, but you'll slowly float down.
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Throw. You always throw the lowest object first if you're holding multiple items.
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(during dialogue)
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Fast-forward.
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Switch order of items. This moves the lowest object you're holding to the top.
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Zoom in/out of the map.
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(while holding a Slime Knight)
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Slash with sword. Note that the Slime Knight will sometimes go to sleep, and will not slash when asleep.
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Pause. This allows you to access the pause menu.
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When the game is paused, use the following controls to navigate through the menus:
Button(s) |
Description
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Move the cursor.
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(on map)
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Move around the map.
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Enter Swag submenu/read letter.
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Exit Swag submenu.
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Switch menus.
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Switch menus.
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(on map)
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Zoom in/out.
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Unpause, leaving menu open. This is useful when collecting items or baddies, however you cannot see the map.
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Unpause.
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When you're in a Golem, the controls are different:
Button(s)
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Move.
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Eject. Use this to get out of the Golem.
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Punch. This is your main attack in a Golem. You can use it to break the boxes marked with a platypunk image.
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Zoom in/out of the map.
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Clap hands. This is a short-range attack.
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Pause.
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