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Resident Evil (1996)

2. Controls

Resident Evil (1996) controls guide: Learn what each button does, from moving and firing to running and quick turns.

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Resident Evil (1996) controls guide: Learn what each button does, from moving and firing to running and quick turns.

Controls:

  1. D-Pad: Use to move your character in the selected direction.
  2. A Button: Fires your weapon when aimed, opens doors, and allows you to grab items.
  3. B Button: Cancels door, stair, or elevator scenes, and exits the item inventory.
  4. X Button: Has no use in the game.
  5. Y Button: Hold to run when using the D-Pad. While aiming, it reloads your weapon. While holding Down on the D-Pad, it performs a quick turnaround.
  6. R Button: Use to aim your weapon.
  7. L Button: Switches targets when aiming your weapon. Otherwise, use the L button to equip and use the Knife.
  8. Start Button: Pauses the game and skips the majority of cut-scenes (cinematic sequences) and FMVs (Full Motion Videos).
  9. Select Button: Opens up the game settings menu.
Tips
  • The Y button is crucial for faster movement and repositioning with the quick turn.
  • Remember to use the L button to switch targets when aiming if multiple enemies are present.
  • The Start button is your best friend for skipping lengthy cinematic sequences.

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