ON FOOT

Master Battlefield: Bad Company 2 controls for on foot, helicopter, and land/boat vehicles. Learn every button function.

On Foot Controls:

1. [R1]: Fire.
2. [R2]: Melee.
3. [L1]: Zoom (brings up gun sights; for sniper rifles, look through the scope).
4. [L2]: Throw grenade.
5. [Up/Down Dpad]: Does nothing.
6. [Left/Right Dpad]: Does nothing.
7. [/_\]: Switch weapons.
8. [()]: Interact (the “Action” button).
9. [><]: Jump.
10. [[]]: Reload your current weapon.
11. [(R)] (Right Analog Stick): Look; press down R3 to crouch/stand.
12. [(L)] (Left Analog Stick): Move; press down L3 to sprint.
13. [S>]: Opens the in-game menu (pauses the game in single player).
14. [S]: Binoculars/scope/Comms (allows you to look at far-away objects or radio in enemy positions; multiplayer only).
15. [ Primary gadget.
16. [D>]: Secondary gadget.

Note: You can change your Look axis to inverted if that is your preference.

In Helicopter Controls:

1. [R1]: Alt Fire.
2. [R2]: Ascend.
3. [L1]: Fire.
4. [L2]: Descend.
5. [/_\]: Not Used.
6. [()]: Exit.
7. [><]: Change positions (switch between driver, gunner, and passenger seats).
8. [[]]: Reload.
9. [(R)]: Yaw/Pitch.
10. [(L)]: Roll.
11. [S>]: Opens the in-game menu (pauses the game in single player).
12. [S]: Binoculars/scope/Comms (allows you to look at far-away objects or radio in enemy positions; multiplayer only).
13. [/\ ] (Up Arrow): Toggle Camera.
14. [V] (Down Arrow): Rear View.

Note: Left and Right Dpad buttons do nothing.

Note: You can change your Flight axis to inverted if that is your preference.

In Land/Boat Controls:

1. [R1]: Alt Fire.
2. [R2]: Throttle.
3. [L1]: Fire.
4. [L2]: Brake.
5. [/_\]: Not Used.
6. [()]: Exit.
7. [><]: Change positions (switch between driver, gunner, and passenger seats).
8. [[]]: Reload.
9. [(R)]: Look/move turret.
10. [(L)]: Turn.
11. [S>]: Opens the in-game menu (pauses the game in single player).
12. [S]: Binoculars/scope/Comms (allows you to look at far-away objects or radio in enemy positions; multiplayer only).
13. [/\ ] (Up Arrow): Toggle Camera.
14. [V] (Down Arrow): Rear View.

Note: Left and Right Dpad buttons do nothing.

Introduction (Single Player):

This single player walkthrough is done on “hard” difficulty, which means there is less cover (press the cover button to crouch behind walls or objects) (protection from enemy fire) and less ammo. You also take more damage.

The respawn (be brought back to life at a checkpoint after death) (the act of reappearing after dying) system in Battlefield: Bad Company 2 differs from the previous game. In BC1, if you die, you spawn at the last checkpoint (an auto-save point you restart from on death) (a point in the game where progress is saved), but enemies stayed dead. In this game, if you die, you start back at the checkpoint and the enemies respawn with you.

Operation Aurora:

Section 1: Rendezvous with Japanese Defector

Objective: Secure Safe Passage to Rendezvous Point

Follow your squad across the river; they will give you a gun. Follow them up the hill.

Objective Complete

New Objective: Reach Trenches

Follow Mckee and the others. The Japanese enemies can withstand a good amount of damage, so ensure they are truly dead. Some may appear to be staggering but can still shoot you. You can pick up the Type 97 Japanese rifle, which has one-hit-kill power and accuracy, but may be difficult to use if you are not accustomed to single-shot weapons.

Climb the rope ladder and continue following Mckee and the squad until you reach a cutscene (a non-interactive cinematic the game plays automatically) (an animated sequence that advances the story). After the cutscene, eliminate any remaining enemies.

Objective Complete

New Objective: Locate the Defector

Follow your squad to a bridge on top of a hill. Proceed across the bridge for a movie sequence.

Objective Complete

Section Complete

Section 2: Find a transport

Objective: Follow unit to airfield

Follow your squad up the hill until you reach the road.

Objective Complete

New Objective: Capture Enemy Vehicle

Throw a grenade at the approaching enemies and run across the street when it detonates. Find cover near a building and eliminate hostiles. Your squadmates will assist with any missed enemies. Once the area is clear, get into the jeep.

Objective Complete

New Objective: Defend Vehicle

Use the mounted .30 caliber machine gun to eliminate enemy soldiers. When enemy jeeps appear, prioritize the gunner, then the jeep itself. After eliminating the gunner, focus on higher-priority targets like RPG-wielding enemies.

Objective Complete

Section Complete

Section 3: Escape the Island

Objective: Find Subpen Location.

Be aware of a machine gun nest around the corner and potential enemy ambushes. Maintain a quick trigger finger.