|
Basic game control in EarthBound utilizes the Control Pad, the A Button and the B Button. The Control Pad is used for moving a character or cursor, the A Button is used for selecting an option and the B Button is used to cancel. Each of the buttons on the controller has at least one use, except for the Y Button, which has no funtion in the game.
Control Pad - The Control Pad is used to move your character or characters while on the main screen. When controlling a group of two or more, the Control Pad moves the lead character and all others in the group will follow. The Control Pad is also used to move a cursor through a list of actions you can take, options presented to you or items that are being held. A Button - The A Button is used to register a selection that you have made from a list of options or items. The A Button is also used to open the Command Window. B Button - The B Button is used to cancel a selection and return to the previous screen. While moving on the main screen, pressing the B Button brings up the HP and PP window. This allows the player to view current Hit Points (HP) and Psychic Points (PP) for the main character or for the group. Pressing the B Button again clears the screen of the HP and PP window. X Button - You can view the town map, once you have it, by pressing the X Button. Pressing the X Button again closes the map. Y Button - This button has no function in the game. L Button - The L Button can be used to "check" your surrounding or "talk to" someone. It also allows you to control the game with your left hand only. By pressing Select, the HP and PP window appears. If you then press the L Button, the Command Window appears. Pressing Select again clears the screen. R Button - The R Button has only one function in the game. When riding a bicycle, pressing the R Button will ring the bell. Give it a try! You'll almost feel the breeze blowing through your hair. 
|