"Partial controller support"?

[Mount C]

While I'm downloading the demo, what exactly does "Partial controller support" mean so I know what to expect?

[Big Hat Logan]

I think it is something related to steam and the big picture mode. Several games are listed as "Partial controller support". Xbox 360 or compatible works fine with giana. I recommond D-Pad for moving.

[abort_user]

i can confirm the game is playable entirely an on a 360 controller.

[birdip]

I think it only has "partial controller support" because you cant start it without a mouse (there is this window before the game really starts where the controller doesn't work) although - as being said - you can play it (once you are in game) entirely with a controller.
This difference is important for the big picture mode.

Edit: I think that issue was fixed in the latest patch.

[Wurzelmann]

If there was an issue, it has been fixed, because the game is fully playable with a 360 controller, like stated before.

[💙 NoVa 🤍]

Basically, Controllers/Gamepads with xInput Support (such as the XBox 360 Controller, or even the Logitech F510) should work fine without having to re-configure.

But if you have a Gamepad with DirectInput, you may have to "screw around" a bit before you get it working how you want it to. I found that on my Thrustmaster 3-In-1 Gamepad, Giana Sisters doesn't seem to be compatible with 6-Axis Mode, and the "Shoulder" buttons don't work properly as they should in-game.

You may be able to use an xInput Emulator, formally known as x360ce. Though I have yet to try this with Giana Sisters.

[Black Forest Games]

You should now see (as of the 17th) a full controller support note on our page, to clarify. 360 controllers work best for us :)

[Steel]

I use a PS3 controller with the Xbox360ce option in DS3 tool (emulates a 360 controller, bigger support).
It works really well.

[Mashee]

It's "partial" controller support because they've completely failed to support the EXPECTED joystick WinAPI or even DirectX joystick calls !!!! They've supported one controller exclusively and nothing else. ie: good luck. When I have to write my own keybind program with WinAPI calls because their game simply doesn't operate with a joystick using windows generic usb HID drivers...I have to wonder. :-(

ps: love the game. But hate the devs for denying access to many aracde-controller-owners for coding in 360-specific controller support for PCs when generic joystick support actually works BETTER. HissssSssSSsss !!!

[Polantaris]

Ursprungligen skrivet av Lightman:

While I'm downloading the demo, what exactly does "Partial controller support" mean so I know what to expect?

To make the definition clear: Partial Controller Support on Steam means that at some point from pressing "Play" on Steam, you will need a keyboard and/or mouse to continue. In the case of Giana Sisters, it is that launcher screen that you can edit the settings through.

Full Controller Support on Steam means that from the second you press "Play" on Steam, you will never need to have a keyboard or mouse at any point and the game can be completely operated with a controller.

Don't listen to the moron above me, he has absolutely no idea what he's talking about. This has been defined many times throughout Steam's support pages and forums. It has nothing to do with what API or Joystick Library they used.

[ReBoot]

The launcher needs a mouse, that's the partial support.

PS: the XInput API isn't limited to only one gamepad. Basically anyone could implement it, even you. BTW, a vendor (not Microsoft) did.

[Andrew Przelucki]

Note: I know this thread is old, but the issue is still very much relevant.

If your gamepad, or similar accessory, is not fully supported by the operating system - like analog triggers being treated as digital buttons - install Microsoft Visual C++ 2015-2019 Redistributable. (Unplug the peripheral and connect again.)