Master the controls in Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker! Learn normal and aiming mode button functions for movement, combat, and camera with this quick guide.
Alright, let's get you squared away with how to actually *play* Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. It's pretty straightforward once you know what does what, so we'll break down the two main ways you'll be controlling Big Boss: Normal mode and Aiming mode. Pay attention to these tables, they're your cheat sheet!
Normal Mode
This is your go-to mode for just moving around and interacting with the world. Think of it as your standard movement and basic actions setup.
| Button | Function |
| L Button | Aim |
| R Button | Attack (CQC) |
| D-pad | Up: Action button Down: Crouch button Left: Equipment selection button Right: Weapon selection button |
| Analog | Move |
| Start | Menu button |
| Select | Select between normal aim and auto aim |
| X button | Camera |
| Triangle button | Camera |
| [ ] button | Camera |
| O button | Camera |
Aiming Mode
Switch to this when you need to get serious and take aim. Things change a bit here to focus on combat.
| Button | Function |
| L Button | Aim |
| R Button | Attack (shoot) |
| D-pad | Up: Reload button Down: Crouch button Left: Camera switch button Right: Camera switch button |
| Analog | Move |
| Start | Menu button |
| Select | Nothing |
| X button | Camera |
| Triangle button | Camera |
| [ ] button | Camera |
| O button | Camera |
That's the rundown! You'll be pulling off headshots and CQC moves like a pro in no time. Just remember to switch between Normal and Aiming modes when you need to, especially using the Select button to toggle your aim style. Happy sneaking!
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