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Learn all the button mappings, directional inputs, and special control options like Release Check and Alternate Control for Injustice: Gods Among Us.

Alright, let's get you up to speed on how to actually play Injustice: Gods Among Us. This section breaks down all the buttons and how to use them, whether you're on PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360. We'll cover the basic attacks, special moves, and even some handy shortcuts.

First off, here's a quick rundown of the main buttons and what they do on both consoles:

PS3 Button	Action	Xbox 360 Button
[]	Light Attack	X
/\	Medium Attack	Y
X	Heavy Attack	A
O	Special Attack (S)	B
R2	Meter Burn (MB)	RT
L2	Flip Stance (FS)	LT
R1	Interact	RB
L1	Throw	LB
L3	N/A	LS
R3	N/A	RS
Start	Pause Menu	Start
Select	Reset (in training)	Back
L thumbstick	Move fighter	L thumbstick
R thumbstick	N/A	R thumbstick
D-pad	Move fighter	D-pad

You'll also see directions referred to in a specific way, like a number pad. Imagine your character is in the center (n - neutral). Here's what those terms mean:

Directional Inputs:

   ub      u     uf
      \    |    /
       \   |   /
        \  |  /
    b --   n   -- f
        /  |  \
       /   |   \
      /    |    \
   db      d     df

• ub - Up and Back
• u - Up
• uf - Up and Forward
• b - Back
• n - Neutral
• f - Forward
• db - Down and Back
• d - Down
• df - Down and Forward

And here are the shorthand terms for the attack buttons:

• L - Light Attack
• M - Medium Attack
• H - Heavy Attack
• S - Special/Character Power
• T - Throw
• I - Interact
• FS - Flip Stance
• MB - Meter Burn

If you're using an arcade stick, there are some cool shortcuts:

• L + H = Throw
• L + M = Interact
• M + H = Flip Stance
• L + M + H = Meter Burn

Note: For super moves, you'll usually need to press the Meter Burn or Flip Stance button along with the directionals, or use these shortcuts. There isn't a specific arcade stick shortcut for super moves themselves.

Now, let's talk about two important settings you'll find in the game's control options: Release Check and Alternate Control. Both are found under 'Control Preset' or 'Controls' in the pause/settings menu. By default, Release Check is ON and Alternate Control is OFF.

• Release Check: This is an older fighting game technique. With it on, you can hold a button (like L for Superman's heat vision) and do the directional input (d, b), then release the button to activate the move. It can make moves feel faster. If you don't plan on using it, it's probably best to just turn it off.
• Alternate Control: Turning this on changes how special move inputs work, making them more like Street Fighter. For example, a simple 'd, f, L' move might become 'd, df, f, L' with this on. It's most noticeable for moves that involve going back and then forward. You can see all these changes on the command lists in the move list menu when the game is paused.

Mastering these controls is key to dominating the fight. Don't be afraid to hop into training mode and practice these inputs until they feel natural!