Deputy Alex

Controls: Left analog stick for movement and menu navigation; Right analog stick for camera control and object rotation; D-pad up for flashlight; D-pad left/right for weapons; Left bumper for items; Right bumper for weapons; Left trigger for combat stance; Right trigger for shooting; X for health drink, finishing move, heavy attack, reload, view objectives, or toggle flashlight; B for rolling/ducking dodge and quick recover; Y for map, first aid kit, or toggle radio; A for fast attack, examine/interact, or burst through doors.

Inventory Screens: Two screens accessed by bumpers. Left for items (keys, healing), right for weapons (melee, ranged). Health meter visible on both. Health drinks and first aid kits are hot-buttoned (X and Y respectively). Firearms have limited ammo per clip.

Healing Items: Alex's health meter is on the left. Depletion means game over. Options are Health Drinks (50% heal), First Aid Kits (75% heal), and Serum (full heal + health gauge increase). Use wisely; do not waste them when only slightly damaged. There are approximately 35 health drinks and 15 first aid kits in the game.

Flashlight and Radio: The radio emits white noise when monsters are near and cannot be used by monsters to detect Alex. The flashlight improves visibility but also attracts monsters. Turn off the flashlight when the radio is active, unless in pitch-dark areas where light is essential.

Journal: Accessed via the Start button. Stores important information like puzzle clues, photos, and drawings. A journal icon appears when new info, objectives, or completed objectives are available.

Environment and Interaction: Alex can interact with the environment more broadly. Depending on the weapon, he can cut through barriers, knock down walls, or pry open doors. He can also jump across holes and climb ledges. Look for alternate paths like holes in walls or crawlspaces when blocked or fleeing. Enemies cannot follow through crawlspaces or over holes but will wait outside. Important interactions are usually prompted by the 'A' button.