Mastering the controls is crucial for survival in Liberty City. The game offers a robust control scheme for both on-foot and vehicle gameplay. Familiarize yourself with these inputs to effectively navigate the city, engage in combat, and complete missions. The User Interface (UI) provides vital information at a glance, including your health, armor, money, weapon, and mini-map. Understanding each element will significantly improve your situational awareness and decision-making.
On-Foot Controls:
- Left Analog Stick/WASD: Move Character
- Right Analog Stick/Mouse: Camera Control/Aiming
- X/Spacebar: Jump
- Square/Left Shift: Sprint
- Circle/E: Enter/Exit Vehicle
- Triangle/F: Action/Pick Up Weapon
- R1/Left Click: Fire Weapon
- L1/Right Click: Target Lock (when available)
- Select/Esc: Pause Menu
Vehicle Controls:
- Left Analog Stick/WASD: Steer Vehicle
- X/W: Accelerate
- Square/S: Brake/Reverse
- Circle/A: Handbrake
- R1/Left Click: Fire Weapon (if vehicle equipped)
- L1/Q: Look Left
- R2/E: Look Right
- L3/H: Horn
- R3/Caps Lock: Change Camera View
User Interface Elements:
- Top Left: Health Bar (Green), Armor Bar (Blue)
- Top Right: Money ($), Current Weapon, Ammo Count
- Bottom Left: Mini-Map, Wanted Level Stars
- Bottom Right: Time of Day, Mission Objective Text