Interaction

Learn how to navigate and interact with the world of Still Wakes the Deep. This guide covers basic controls, objectives, and key interactions for a smooth gameplay experience.

This guide covers the introductory mechanics and interactions within Still Wakes the Deep. You'll learn about basic movement, objective indicators, and how to interact with the environment and characters to progress the story.

Controls:

• Movement: W / A / S / D
• Run: Shift (Note: An achievement is tied to minimal running)
• Crouch: Control
• Interact/Inspect: Left Mouse Button (LMB)
• Climb Ladder: Hold Right Mouse Button (RMB) + W/S (Hold RMB to descend slowly, release for a fast descent)

Gameplay Mechanics:

• Objective Indicator: Located top-left, press Tab to bring up the objective marker on screen (arrow or orange dot).
• Hints: White dots indicate interactable objects. These can be enabled/disabled at the start of the game.
• Blue Handles: Signal gates that can be used.
• Yellow Coloration: Indicates paths or interactable items.

Key Characters & Locations in Introduction:

• Caz: The protagonist.
• Suze: Caz's loved one.
• Trots: Calls Caz early in the game.
• Finlay: A technician Caz meets near the Showers.
• Rennick: The rig's manager, who calls Caz to his office.
• Roy: Serves food in the Canteen, a longtime friend of Caz.
• Accommodation: Caz's quarters and surrounding facilities.
• Canteen: Where crew members have breakfast.
• Main Deck: A large area leading to Rennick's Office.

Achievements Mentioned:

• Achievement for minimal running: Tied to using Shift sparingly.
• McLeery: Spend too much time in the shower room.
• Social Butterfly: Interact with all available crew members.
• All Beans and Forgiveness: Made it down to the Canteen and talked with Roy.