Controls

Below are the default controls for Shield Cat. You are able to customize these controls by using the Input Configurations files, but it is currently not possible to remap them in game. This will be addressed in a future update.

Shield Cat will attempt to automatically map controls to common controllers, such as the XBOX 360 Wired controller, the Playstation 4 controller, or the 8bitdo SN30 Pro. In the event the game does not have a default configuration for the controller you connected, you will receive the following error:

 One of the controllers you connected couldn't be automatically mapped.
 You'll have to configure it manually from the Controller Config menu,
 or edit gamepad.ini.
 
 The controller's identifier is 
 d62011a7000000000000504944564944_Core (Plus) Wired Controller

If this happens to you, and you wish to contribute a controller mapping for the unknown controller, please check this thread for more information.

Shield Cat does not work with Playstation 3 controllers. Please do not attempt to use a Playstation 3 controller with the game, or submit bug reports about them. Your report will be deleted.

Computers

The following covers controls for Windows. It should be similar in MacOS and Linux.

XInput Devices

The following is a mapping of default controls for an XBOX or compatible XInput controller.

XInput Button	Button Usage
A (Green)	(press) Spin, talk to people, confirm menu selections. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability. (hold, when reading dialogue) Cause the text to speed up.
B (Red)	(press) Spin, cancel questions, skip the current message in a dialogue box. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability.
X (Blue)	Auto Spin. When Auto Spin is enabled, Lance will automatically begin spinning and will not stop until you press this button again, or press either A, B, or Y.
Y (Yellow)	Auto Ability. When Auto Ability is enabled, Lance will prepare to use his current ability, removing the need to hold the button down. Pressing this button again, or A, B, or X will cause Lance to use the ability.
Left Bumper (LB) Left Trigger (LT) Right Bumper (RB) Right Trigger (RT)	Change Lance's currently selected ability.
Directional Pad Left Analog Stick	(during gameplay) Move Lance around (in menus, in questions) Change your current selection. (while the Ability Wheel is open) Select an ability.
Right Analog	Open the Ability Wheel to change abilities.
Start	Pauses the game.
Back	Opens the map screen.

DirectInput Devices

The following are details for different DInput devices, divided into their own sections.

PS4 Controller

PS4 Button	Button Usage
Cross	(press) Spin, talk to people, confirm menu selections. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability. (hold, when reading dialogue) Cause the text to speed up.
Circle	(press) Spin, cancel questions, skip the current message in a dialogue box. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability.
Square	Auto Spin. When Auto Spin is enabled, Lance will automatically begin spinning and will not stop until you press this button again, or press either Cross, Circle, or Triangle.
Triangle	Auto Ability. When Auto Ability is enabled, Lance will prepare to use his current ability, removing the need to hold the button down. Pressing this button again, or Cross, Circle, or Square will cause Lance to use the ability.
L1 L2 R1 R2	Change Lance's currently selected ability.
Directional Pad Left Analog Stick	(during gameplay) Move Lance around (in menus, in questions) Change your current selection. (while the Ability Wheel is open) Select an ability.
Right Analog	Open the Ability Wheel to change abilities.
Options	Pauses the game.
Touchpad Button	Opens the map screen.

Switch Pro Controller, Joycon L/R

 Shield Cat will automatically combine the Joycon L/R into a single controller, without the need of any additional software (in fact, additional software may interfere with this function.) If you wish to use the Joycon L/R separately, you must manually configure it.

Controller Button	Button Usage
A	(press) Spin, talk to people, confirm menu selections. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability. (hold, when reading dialogue) Cause the text to speed up.
B	(press) Spin, cancel questions, skip the current message in a dialogue box. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability.
Y	Auto Spin. When Auto Spin is enabled, Lance will automatically begin spinning and will not stop until you press this button again, or press either A, B, or X.
X	Auto Ability. When Auto Ability is enabled, Lance will prepare to use his current ability, removing the need to hold the button down. Pressing this button again, or A, B, or Y will cause Lance to use the ability.
L ZL R ZR	Change Lance's currently selected ability.
Directional Pad Left Analog Stick	(during gameplay) Move Lance around (in menus, in questions) Change your current selection. (while the Ability Wheel is open) Select an ability.
Right Analog	Open the Ability Wheel to change abilities.
Plus	Pauses the game.
Minus	Opens the map screen.

Other Controllers

Shield Cat will attempt to automatically map any controller that is connected to the computer. If your controller is unknown, you will get a warning. Please see the top of the page for more information about this. Some default mappings will be assigned, which will allow basic functionality. These are:

DInput Button	Button Usage
Button 1	(press) Spin, talk to people, confirm menu selections. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability. (hold, when reading dialogue) Cause the text to speed up.
Button 2	(press) Spin, cancel questions, skip the current message in a dialogue box. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability.
Button 3	Pauses the game.
POV Hat 1 Analog Stick 1	(during gameplay) Move Lance around (in menus, in questions) Change your current selection. (while the Ability Wheel is open) Select an ability.

Keyboard

 Shield Cat is mapped to use WASD or IJKL by default, and can be used in conjunction with the mouse.

Keyboard Key	Key Usage
Q, Enter, Control, Space, U	(press) Spin, talk to people, confirm menu selections. (hold) Cause Lance to prepare to use his current ability. (on release) Cause Lance to use his current ability. (hold, when reading dialogue) Cause the text to speed up.
E, ., O	Cancel questions, skip the current message in a dialogue box.
T, P, +	Pauses the game.
G, -, H	Open the map.
Z, X, /, *, N, M	Change Lance's currently selected ability.
Numpad 5	Open the Ability Wheel to change abilities.
WASD, IJKL, Numpad0-9 (excluding Numpad5), Arrow Keys	(during gameplay) Move Lance around (in menus, in questions) Change your current selection. (while the Ability Wheel is open) Select an ability.
Number Row 1-8	Directly select one of Lance's abilities.

Mouse

The following is a list of controls you can do with the mouse.

Mouse Action		Usage
During Gameplay	Click and Drag	Move Lance around.
	Right Click	Cause Lance to spin.
	Mouse Wheel	Cycle through Lance's available abilities.
	Wheel Button	Open the Ability Wheel to select an ability. You can hover and click the ability you like.
In Menus	You can hover and click on the menu choice you'd like.

Phones

Coming soon!

Shield Cat Wiki
Shield Cat	About - Installation Instructions - Controls
Main Characters	Lance - Parker - Trent - Olivia - Suzette - Ruby - Claire
Sub Characters	King King Cat the Cat
Dungeons	Roo Express - Underground Forest - Marine Exhibit - Mt. Bophades - Sky Cat Airship Fleet - Cat Castle
Bosses	Parker - Trent - Olivia - Suzette - Ruby - Claire - Roxy
Locations	Cat Kingdom - Roo Express - Underground Forest - Marine Exhibit - Mt. Bophades - Train Stations - Cat Castle