An overview of the game controls for moving your character and controlling the camera for taking photos.
Game Manual
You can view the official game manual online or from the game's title screen. The following information is adapted from the official manual.
Field Controls
Left Control Stick | Tilt it slightly to walk. Tilt it fully to run. |
Right Control Stick | Tilt it to move the camera. Press it like a button to change the camera distance. |
Directional Buttons | Press right and left to select items to use. Press up and down to choose an item slot. |
A Button | Interact with people and objects. Pick up items. Confirm current selection. |
B Button | Clear away a facility. Cancel current selection. |
X Button | Open your notebook. |
Y Button | Use the currently equipped tool or item. |
+ Button | Open the system menu. |
Camera Mode
To use camera mode, you need to have the camera tool. Highlight it in your item bar, then press Y to take photos. Then you can use the following controls while in camera mode.
Left Control Stick | Move your character. |
Right Control Stick | Change the camera angle. |
Directional Buttons | Press up to zoom closer. Press down to zoom farther. |
L Button | Crouch. |
R Button | Take a picture. |
B Button | Exit camera mode. |
+ Button | Open the photo album. |
Menu Controls
Use the following controls to navigate menus in the game.
Left Control Stick/Directional Buttons | Move the cursor. |
A Button | Confirm the current selection. |
B Button | Cancel. |
L Button/R Button | Switch between tabs. |