7 Keys Saga - Game Manual

Introduction

Welcome to 7 Keys Saga! This manual will guide you through the controls and gameplay basics to help you on your quest to collect the seven mystical keys and banish the darkness.

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues, please ensure that:

Your gamepad is properly connected and configured.
Your drivers are up to date if running on Windows.
Reach out to support@7keyssaga.com if you encounter problems

Controls

The game supports both gamepad and keyboard input. The controls are detailed below:

Gamepad Controls

Action	Button	Description
Move	Left Stick / Right Stick / D-Pad	Control your character's movement. All inputs work simultaneously.
Sprint	Hold A while moving	Move faster while held.
Interact	A (tap)	Talk to NPCs, open chests, and interact with objects. Selects menu options. Skips cutscenes.
Swing Weapon	X	Attack enemies with your weapon.
Dismiss Dialog	B	Close dialog boxes and conversations.
Toggle Mitten	Y	Toggle building mode on/off (requires Mitten).
Cycle Tiles	LB / RB	Cycle through tile types when Mitten is active.
Place Tile	Left Trigger (LT)	Place selected tile when using the Mitten.
Delete Tile	B / Right Trigger (RT)	Delete tile at current position (with Golden Mitten).
Map Toggle	Back/Select	Show or hide the in-game map.
Pause/Menu	Start	Pause the game or access the menu.
Quit to Title (Pause Menu)	Back/Select	Return to title screen from pause menu.
Screenshot	Left Stick Click	Take a screenshot (platform dependent).
Navigate Menus	D-Pad or Left Analog Stick	Navigate through menu options.

Keyboard Controls

Action	Key(s)	Description
Move Up	Up Arrow / W	Move your character upwards.
Move Down	Down Arrow / S	Move your character downwards.
Move Left	Left Arrow / A	Move your character to the left.
Move Right	Right Arrow / D	Move your character to the right.
Sprint	Hold Shift while moving	Move faster while held.
Swing Weapon	X / J	Attack enemies. Also dismisses dialog.
Interact	Z / K / Enter	Talk to NPCs, open chests, and interact with objects. Selects menu options. Skips cutscenes.
Map Toggle	M	Show or hide the in-game map.
Pause	Escape / P	Pause the game.
Skip Cutscene	Space	Skip the current cutscene.
Save Game	F5	Quick save your progress.
Load Game	L	Quick load your last save.
Toggle Mitten	T	Toggle building mode on/off (requires Golden Mitten).
Cycle Tile Left	Q	Select previous tile type (Mitten mode).
Cycle Tile Right	E	Select next tile type (Mitten mode).
Place Tile	Space	Place selected tile (Mitten mode).
Delete Tile	B	Delete tile at current position (Mitten mode).
Navigate Menus (Title Screen)	Up Arrow / W and Down Arrow / S	Select between "New Game" and "Load Game".

iOS Touch Controls

The iOS version features a comprehensive touch control system designed for mobile gameplay. When a gamepad is connected, the on-screen touch controls are automatically hidden and the game uses the standard gamepad controls listed above.

Control	Location	Description
Virtual Joystick	Bottom-left corner	Analog movement control with visual feedback. Touch and drag to move your character.
Sprint	Hold A button while moving	Move 1.5x faster while A button is held and joystick is active.
Attack (X)	Bottom-right (left button)	Swing your weapon to attack enemies.
Interact/Sprint (A)	Bottom-right (right button)	Talk to NPCs, open chests, interact with objects. Hold while moving to sprint.
Toggle Mitten (T)	Above X button	Toggle building mode on/off (requires Golden Mitten). Button shows orange when active, gray when unavailable.
Erase Tile (E)	Above A button	Delete tiles when Mitten mode is active. Only visible when Mitten is toggled on.
Map (M)	Center-left	Toggle the in-game map display. Touch anywhere on screen to close the map.
Pause (P)	Center-right	Pause the game and access save/load options.

Mitten Building Mode (iOS)

When the Golden Mitten is active, additional touch controls become available:

Movable Cursor: Touch any tile on screen to position the building cursor
Place Tile: Single tap on the cursor position to place the selected tile
Delete Tile: Two-finger tap on the cursor position to remove a tile
Tile Type Selection: Use the arrow buttons next to the tile preview box (top-right) to cycle through available tile types
Preview Box: Shows the currently selected tile type. Tap it to cycle to the next tile

iOS-Specific Features

Gamepad Support: When a controller is connected, touch controls are automatically hidden and the game switches to gamepad controls.
Title Screen: Touch-friendly buttons replace the traditional menu. "Load Game" only appears if a save file exists.
Pause Menu: Dedicated Save and Load buttons for easy access to game persistence.
Game Over: Touch anywhere on screen to restart.
Multi-touch Support: Up to 5 simultaneous button presses tracked independently.

Updated Gamepad Controls: On Apple platforms, gamepad controls work directly. On Windows and Linux, Steam Input emulates keyboard controls for gamepad support. All movement inputs (Left Stick, Right Stick, D-Pad) work simultaneously. Keyboard controls remain unchanged and are always available.

Gameplay Tips

Explore thoroughly! The world of 7 Keys Saga is full of secrets.
Talk to everyone! NPCs may offer valuable clues or side quests.
Save often! You never know what dangers lurk around the corner.
Experiment with different strategies! Some enemies may be weak to certain types of attacks.