Understanding the controls is fundamental to your adventure. The D-Pad moves your character, 'A' interacts with objects and people, 'B' cancels actions or runs (after obtaining the Running Shoes), 'Start' opens the menu, and 'Select' registers key items. The menu allows access to your Pokémon, Bag, Trainer Card, Save option, and Game Options. Familiarize yourself with these to navigate Hoenn efficiently.
