Worst controls since System Shock 1

[adams_apple]

How come nobody ever warned me about this in any of the reviews? The game is unplayable. Not only are the controls not configurable, but they are completely random, there is NO controller or joystick support of any kind, and the game doesn't even tell you what the controls are! WASD doesn't work? Guess it's just the arrow keys then. Oh except Enter jumps forward? Okay. And if I want to jump straight up, it's... Backspace? And to do a double flip I press backspace twice in a row..? Okay. And to change a weapon, I have to open the weapons menu... with a mouse click. For a keyboard based game. Uh huh, sure. What, now I have to change the fuse timing on my grenades? Okay, I'll just press every single key on my keyboard until something happens. For God's sake, the Dreamcast version was perfectly playable, why can't this be?

[5M0k1N]

you can use the F keys to select weapons if you remember the F number but yea

[NeonDrare]

Everything that you need to known about controls in the game.There is a manual in the game folder too. Worms2d.info/controls

[Obn3g0n]

This is the best worms game of the series, with the best gameplay. It has a bit of a learning curve, but it's so worth it. There are too many different buttons for a gamepad to make sense, but it can be done with an external program like xpadder or joytokey. You can get a lot more precision by using a keyboard and mouse. There's a reason why this is the most active worms game after 18 years.

PS you can use wkRemapKeys to change keyboard controls. http://worms2d.info/WkRemapKeys

[ferçen]

I doubt you used up arrow to jump on Dreamcast. The vertical arrows are used for aiming and I don't see a slightest problem with this.

The game was released in 1999 and things were different back then. A lot has been patched and much can be configured with external tools. The modern iterations are extremely lacking in this regard.

The game comes with a manual which is located in the installation directory.

So, a quick rundown:

Right hand: Movement, aiming and jumping (arrow keys, enter and backspace. Nicely nearby each other. Good job there.)

Left hand: Firing (space), setting fuse (number keys, 1 for 1 sec... couldn't be more straightforward) and bounciness, selecting worm (tab) and choosing weapons (the F keys. Has learning curve, pays off quick). Don't see a problem here either.

[Boaby Kenobi]

Using a controller for this game is ridiculous. The controls are perfect once you know all the F key shortcuts.

[Ruinae Retroque Rursus]

Or just right-click, I've always found that a nicer way to bring up the weapons menu if I've got time to spare :P

[Amanita]

pressing the F keys to select weapons is for plebs. Real worms use right click.

[Ruinae Retroque Rursus]

Originally posted by Rindorin:

pressing the F keys to select weapons is for plebs. Real worms use right click.

It's practically impossible to use right-click in competitive play on schemes that have a 10s wait time (to plan your move) and a 1s execution time :P

[5M0k1N]

its a waste of time not to use them lol

[Obn3g0n]

Right click is for noobs.

[momci osobne.]

Why this thread even exists? Guy probably spent 5 mins in game, then decided to come here and rage about basic stuff that takes another 10 mins to comprehend.

W:A's controls can't be easier than they are. Tough thing, tho, is to learn how to use that basic knowledge in best possible way you can, when your turn comes.
Maybe he just got mad when seeing other ppl flying around map, while he is still struggling to figure out on which F key rope is placed?! :)) (jk)

Originally posted by adams_apple:

How come nobody ever warned me about this in any of the reviews? The game is unplayable.

Give it some time man, like @Obn3g0n already said: "it's so worth it!"
I'm available anytime if you need someone to show you how awesome this game is.