Since our first Skyratz playtests are on the horizon, I thought I’d make a few posts to direct our players to our basic controls and concepts to make it easier to learn the game. As you begin to play please consult this handy dandy image:
For these first tests, I’d highly recommend that players use mouse and keyboard, though the game can still be played with a Logitech F310 controller. Once we are fully integrated with Steam, we will work toward getting Xbox One and PS4 controllers to work with the game as well.
While most inputs are pretty much in line with your average FPS game, it’ll be our maneuvers that will really give you an edge in combat, so I’m going to emphasize their usage and abilities below.
Maneuvers
Corkscrew – A quick dodge that makes your bird spin in place. This motion will reduce your hitbox making you much harder to hit with hitscan fire, like machine guns and shotguns. However, be aware that you are still vulnerable to area of effect damage like the explosions from dynamite sticks, proximity mines, and homing missiles.
Press: A or D twice quickly on keyboard, L or R bumper twice quickly on controller. (Drains 25 stamina)
Loop de Loop – Your hero somersaults in the air for this vertical dodge. If you are paying attention to your mini-map, Loops are great for repositioning on opponents that are chasing you. Loops can also break an enemy lock on and can evade Homing Missile fire.
Press: Q on Keyboard, L+R Bumper and Up on left joystick simultaneously. (Drains 50 stamina)
U-turn – a quick about-face that will turn you in the opposite direction. Great for escaping an enemy that is chasing you, when you miss an item, or after an enemy somersaults around you. Loops don’t break lock ons or homing fire immediately, but when you pass your enemy’s line of sight, you will escape both.
Press E on Keyboard, L+R Bumper and Down on left joystick simultaneously. (Drains 50 stamina)
