Mastering your controls is crucial for survival. Familiarize yourself with movement (WASD on PC, Left Stick on console), crouching (Ctrl/C on PC, B/Circle on console), and interacting (E on PC, A/X on console). The flashlight (F on PC, D-Pad Up on console) is vital but can attract unwanted attention. Remember to quick-save frequently (F5 on PC, Pause Menu on console) as auto-saves are sparse and often at inconvenient times. Practice peeking around corners (Q/E on PC, Left/Right Bumper on console) to assess threats without fully exposing yourself.
