Resident Evil: Revelations
Resident Evil: Revelations

Controls (Platform Specific) — Resident Evil: Revelations Guide

Master the controls for Resident Evil: Revelations on every platform. Understand unique control layouts for effective monster slaying and puzzle solving across.

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Controls (Platform Specific)

While the core gameplay mechanics of Resident Evil: Revelations remain consistent across all platforms, the control schemes vary significantly. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective monster slaying and puzzle solving. This section details the unique control layouts for each major platform the game is available on, highlighting key actions and any platform-specific nuances.

Nintendo 3DS

The original platform for Resident Evil: Revelations, the 3DS controls leverage its unique hardware features, including the touch screen and, for New 3DS models, the C-Stick.

  • Circle Pad: Move character (Jill, Chris, etc.). Essential for navigating tight corridors and dodging Ooze attacks.
  • A Button: Interact / Confirm. Use this to open doors, pick up items like Green Herbs or Handgun Ammo, and examine objects.
  • B Button: Run / Cancel. Hold to sprint, useful for escaping overwhelming enemy encounters or backtracking to the Promenade.
  • X Button: Reload. Crucial for keeping your weapons ready, especially during boss fights like the Scagdead.
  • Y Button: Melee Attack. A quick jab or kick that can stun weaker enemies or finish off downed foes.
  • L Button: Aim. Hold to bring up your weapon's reticle.
  • R Button: Fire. Press while aiming to shoot.
  • Touch Screen:
    • Weapon Selection: Tap weapon icons to quickly switch between your Handgun, Shotgun, or Rifle.
    • Item Use: Drag and drop items like a First Aid Spray onto your character portrait to use them.
    • Map: Displays the current area map, vital for finding keys or hidden passages.
    • Genesis Scanner: Tap the Genesis icon to activate the scanner, then use the stylus to scan for hidden items or enemy weak points.
  • New Nintendo 3DS C-Stick (if applicable): Camera Control. Provides a more traditional twin-stick aiming experience, significantly improving combat fluidity.
  • D-Pad: Quick Turn (Left/Right), Partner Command (Up/Down). Use Quick Turn to rapidly face enemies behind you. Partner commands are useful for directing your AI companion during specific scenarios.

PlayStation 3 / Xbox 360 / PC (Raid Mode & Campaign)

The console and PC versions, often referred to as Resident Evil: Revelations HD or Resident Evil: Revelations Unveiled Edition, feature a more traditional control scheme optimized for gamepads. PC players also have the option for keyboard and mouse controls.

Gamepad Controls (PS3/Xbox 360)
  • Left Analog Stick: Move character.
  • Right Analog Stick: Camera Control. Essential for surveying your surroundings and aiming.
  • X Button (PS3) / A Button (Xbox 360): Interact / Confirm.
  • Square Button (PS3) / X Button (Xbox 360): Reload.
  • Circle Button (PS3) / B Button (Xbox 360): Melee Attack.
  • Triangle Button (PS3) / Y Button (Xbox 360): Quick Inventory / Partner Command. Hold to bring up a quick selection wheel for items or weapons, or tap for specific partner actions.
  • L1 (PS3) / LB (Xbox 360): Aim.
  • R1 (PS3) / RB (Xbox 360): Fire.
  • L2 (PS3) / LT (Xbox 360): Sprint. Hold to run.
  • R2 (PS3) / RT (Xbox 360): Genesis Scanner.
  • D-Pad: Weapon Select (Up/Down), Item Select (Left/Right). Quickly swap between your equipped weapons or healing items.
  • START/MENU Button: Pause / Access Main Menu.
Keyboard & Mouse Controls (PC)
  • W, A, S, D: Move character.
  • Mouse: Camera Control / Aiming. The precision of a mouse makes headshots on Ooze and other enemies significantly easier.
  • Left Mouse Button: Fire.
  • Right Mouse Button: Aim.
  • E Key: Interact.
  • R Key: Reload.
  • F Key: Melee Attack.
  • Q Key: Genesis Scanner.
  • Shift Key: Sprint.
  • Tab Key: Inventory / Map.
  • 1, 2, 3, 4 Keys: Weapon Quick Select. Assign your preferred weapons to these slots for rapid switching.
  • Mouse Wheel: Scroll through weapons or items.

Nintendo Switch / PlayStation 4 / Xbox One / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S

These newer console versions largely retain the control scheme established by the PS3/Xbox 360 releases, with minor adjustments for specific controller layouts. The Switch version also offers unique Joy-Con specific features.

Gamepad Controls (PS4/PS5/Xbox One/Xbox Series X|S)

Controls are virtually identical to the PS3/Xbox 360 gamepad layout. Refer to the "Gamepad Controls (PS3/Xbox 360)" section above for detailed actions.

Nintendo Switch (Joy-Con / Pro Controller)
  • Left Stick: Move character.
  • Right Stick: Camera Control.
  • A Button: Interact / Confirm.
  • B Button: Melee Attack.
  • X Button: Reload.
  • Y Button: Quick Inventory / Partner Command.
  • ZL Button: Aim.
  • ZR Button: Fire.
  • L Button: Sprint.
  • R Button: Genesis Scanner.
  • D-Pad (Joy-Con Left) / Directional Buttons (Pro Controller): Weapon Select (Up/Down), Item Select (Left/Right).
  • Minus (-) Button: Pause / Access Main Menu.
  • Motion Controls (Joy-Con specific): Optional aiming and reloading by tilting the Joy-Cons. This can be toggled in the game's options menu under "Control Settings." Experiment to see if this enhances your gameplay or proves distracting.

Regardless of your chosen platform, familiarizing yourself with these controls is paramount. Consider spending some time in the early chapters of the game or in Raid Mode to practice movement, aiming, and quick item usage. Mastering your chosen control scheme will significantly improve your survival chances against the horrors lurking within the Queen Zenobia.