Controller Setup!

[Roia]

NOTE: LATEST PATCH "Breakthrough" fully overhauled the controller set up. This thread is no longer valid. Keeping the notes bellow as archive.


ANYTHING BELLOW IS NO LONGER VALID:

We noticed some people having issues setting up a controller.

Firstly, it is our recommendation to at least give Keyboard and Mouse a try (we understand people may find this unorthodox, but the implementation makes use of the naturally more responsive nature of KBM). Controller is supported and for the most part works well, but we've noticed your feedback and are working on a more extensive overhaul of the systems to ensure higher quality.

Below you can find common issues and their fixes:

Use Default Setting for Steam input:
-After further testing we found that "Gamepad with Camera Control" works the best.
-Right click game in your library, navigate to Properties then to Controller. Use Default Settings there.

Raw Input for Controller (can cause camera spinning or disabled inputs):
-Inside the gamepad settings there is a "Raw Input". Certain controllers such as PS5 controller require this setting be turned on. Xbox controllers for example need it off.
-Good way to check, if your key inputs aren't working at all enable Raw Input, and if camera is spinning uncontrollably, disable Raw Input.

Bluetooth Controllers:
-Several users reported their controllers working only while wired. Please try connecting with a USB if you are experiencing issues.

Dedicated Buttons on Controller for Jumping and Sprinting:
-Both Jump and Sprint can have dedicated buttons, but you have to enable them first via gamepad settings. Navigate to them and set them as you like.
-By default Dodge, Roll, Sprint and Jump are all on Face Button Bottom (X on PS controllers, A on Xbox controllers). Press once to dodge, double press to roll, hold to sprint and hold modifier (Default Left Shoulder) and press to jump.

Thank you for your attention!

[Soda Drink Shartblast]

it is genuinely delusional to design a soulslike for kb+m first. what were you thinking?

[Zorro]

Nguyên văn bởi Roia:

Heh! We will work hard on making controllers feel better, I just need to get my hands on a few of them.

Huh? I know there's just three of you. I've been following this project since your Kickstarter. Do you mean to tell me you developed a Souls-like game and don't even have different sets of controllers on hand to test with?

Controllers are to Souls-like what KB+M is to shooters. I just don't understand the thought process here. It's one thing for developers to make their dream game, but they must also set aside personal preferences for things as obvious as controllers, especially for this genre of game. The following isn't hyperbole: this genre of game should have been designed controller-first. If you wouldn't have been stubborn on this issue, your game would have MUCH better reviews. Virtually all of the negative reviews mention the janky controller support, and it's easy to see that it's the #1 issue by far. Yes, controllers "work" and there are ways users can improve it, but it's still janky. Did you not see this as a potential issue that could ruin your launch-day numbers?

I'm just disappointed because you put years of work into this game; you poured your heart and soul into it. But it's taking a launch day beating for something that anyone knowledgable of the Souls genre could have warned you about.

[seisdecinco]

Your advices worked wonderfully, i'm having a blast now i can play it with controller. Great job guys, this game is fantastic

[FreshRevenge]

Sorry I played Dark Souls, Demon Souls, Bloodborne, Nioh and make other's with controller. I am too ffing old to learn to use a keyboard and mouse that I use to type emails and scroll the dark web.

[valcan_s]

Here is a fix for the controller and it includes a walk toggle as well bound to your controller: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1173220/discussions/0/3783625216789777527/

Basically you replace the current Input.ini file with the one I linked, enjoy

[Monday]

I play every game with a controller, and I really want to play this and support devs with interesting ideas. So I plan to pick it up and hope that a fix comes soon like promised or what support is there is good enough. I also hope for achievements someday. lol

[delta1]

Guys really you need to find a cure to simplify these issues with the controllers dude without using paragraph after paragraph of instructions on how to do it to maybe work maybe not lol ya gotta remember alot of the gamers out there are just that, they just wanna plug in and go ya know not great at schematics with no headaches ..
The minute you start explaining ya gotta go in here do this and if that doesn't work ya gotta go somewhere else do that they start losing interest brother and next thing ya know they're wanting to get a refund,then
Then they gotta go back and reconfigure they're controllers back again to play there other games they used to play that all work on the same functionality ffs ... Do ya see my point without being rude [m just friggen frustrated

[Roia]

We updated default config on steam.
Controller issues should be better now.

[lellollo]

Completed every souls like game with keyboard except made for BloodBorne, which was a nightmare to learn how to use a chuncky controller.
You can do eit guys, keyboard is for giga chads

[Grimish]

If you have controller issues on steam - just apply the gamepad template without a keyboard and mouse and 99 percent if issues are solved. I am not going to hit down on this project as there were many much smaller projects with the same issues at launch. What they've done here is amazing and the fact that you can invert both X and Y axis means the devs have alot more foresight than 99 percent of the 'pros' out there.

[paulofernando.mg]

The problem with playing on the keyboard is that I believe many like me who are used to souls like have always played on controllers. therefore I believe that the gameplay should have been more dedicated to the controls and not the keyboard. and unfortunately, at least for me, it is impossible to play with the controller. there is no sensitivity to control the character. this game was in my favorites two years waiting for the launch. I really want to play it and I really hope they make it playable with the controller. Thanks.

[Vanitas]

Nguyên văn bởi Pergandii:

Nguyên văn bởi Pergandii:

If your goal is to have a good selling game with positive reviews I recommend all-six-hands-on-deck to get a "souls" pre-set option on the controller binding settings. If it looks like dark souls and you are talking to a crest-fallen warrior in the first minute of the game, then it better FEEL like dark souls too or people will just stop playing.

also regarding the KBM recommendation. That's a non-starter for millions of potential players. My plan with this game was to play with my Steam Deck.

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[OldSnake]

Nguyên văn bởi Roia:

We updated default config on steam.
Controller issues should be better now.

What about the mouse thumb buttons and middle mouse button ?

[pablo.vizzi]

lateral player movement when unarmed is still really bugged, even after patch, the playes speed is increaded a lot, really annoyng for a game designed primarily for K&M, this is lack of testing.

[Dr. Gonzo]

Honestly, I was concerned when I saw many ppl having issues with controllers in this game because I always use controllers for souls like games. But surprisingly, this game plays very well with mouse and keyboard. But idk, maybe that's just me.