Mastering the controls is your first step. Movement is typically handled by the left analog stick, while the right stick controls the camera. Interaction with the environment and NPCs is usually done with the 'A' (Xbox) or 'X' (PlayStation) button. The UI provides crucial information: your health and MP are displayed in the top-left, the mini-map in the top-right, and battle commands at the bottom during combat. Pay attention to on-screen prompts for contextual actions.
