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Updated for Demo 5

Block Tales Controls

Block Tales plays on PC, mobile/tablet and console. Combat is turn-based but timing-driven - the controls below cover movement and the all-important guard and action commands.

Action PC Mobile / tablet Console
Move W A S D Left virtual joystick Left stick
Jump Space Jump button A / Cross
Interact / Talk E On-screen prompt X / Square
Attack / Confirm Left click or Z Tap action button A / Cross
Guard (timed block) Hold/press the guard key on impact Tap guard prompt on impact Press guard on impact
Open menu / Cards Tab or M Menu button Start / Options

PC controls

Keyboard and mouse give the most precise guard timing, which is why most high-level play happens on PC.

Mobile & tablet

On-screen buttons mirror every PC input. Guard prompts appear on-screen the moment an attack lands.

Console controls

Controllers are fully supported; map the guard input to a comfortable face button before tackling bosses.

Action commands

  • Timed guard: press the guard input exactly as an attack connects to slash incoming damage.
  • First strike: hit an enemy on the overworld before it touches you to open the fight with bonus damage.
  • Action commands turn passive turns into skill checks - mastering them is the single biggest power spike in the game.