Basics
Control Pad - Player Movements
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With the control pad you can move your character in eight directions including
up and down stairs. This also moves the cursor.
SELECT Button - Ending a Game
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The SELECT Button lets you end the game and save data.
START Button - Selecting Items
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Press the START Button to switch to the Sub Screen. You can then select items
to be used with the Y Button or check the status of your equipment.
X Button - Viewing the Maps
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Press the X Button to view th overworld map or the dungeon map.
A Button - Holding and Running
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The A Button can be used for a variety of actions, including picking up
objects, running, talking, swimming, reading, grasping, and opening chests.
B Button - Swinging the Sword
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The B Button lets you swing the sword to attack enemies. This button also
confirms choices made on the Player Select screen and Game Over screen.
Y Button - Using Items
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The Y Button activates various items for attack, defense, magic and movement.
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