Dark Cloud/Controls

Normal (villages)

 * Move, turn: Left analog. Angle determines speed, maximum angle to run.
 * Action: Cross. This is context sensitive and an exclamation icon will often appear when applicable. Use to open doors, open chests, talk to people, examine things, etc. For locked doors you must use Square to use a required key.
 * Pause: Start
 * Menu: Triangle
 * Adjust camera: Right analog, L1, R1.
 * Center camera: Circle
 * Toggle First Person view, R2
 * Toggle aerial view/georama: Select.
 * Use item: Square. This is context sensitive and an exclamation icon will often appear when applicable. Use to unlock doors, activate certain game elements, etc.

Dungeon/Combat
Controls are the same as in villages except there is no aerial view. There are additional command related to combat:
 * Attack: Cross. Hold down to charge and release to execute a power attack.

Dialog

 * Advance: Cross