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For most of the game, use the following controls:

Button(s)	Description
	Move.
+	Elasto Blast. Hold down A and then a direction on the D-Pad, then let go of A to shoot in that direction. This technique is used to attack enemies and toss objects up in the air for catching. You can hold three items at a time. If you hold the direction and A for three seconds, you'll charge up a more powerful Elasto Blast.
	Jump.
	Hover. If you hold it down, you'll hover longer, but you'll slowly float down.
	Throw. You always throw the lowest object first if you're holding multiple items.
(during dialogue)	Fast-forward.
	Switch order of items. This moves the lowest object you're holding to the top.
	Zoom in/out of the map.
(while holding a Slime Knight)	Slash with sword. Note that the Slime Knight will sometimes go to sleep, and will not slash when asleep.
	Pause. This allows you to access the pause menu.

When the game is paused, use the following controls to navigate through the menus:

Button(s)	Description
	Move the cursor.
(on map)	Move around the map.
	Enter Swag submenu/read letter.
	Exit Swag submenu.
	Switch menus.
	Switch menus.
(on map)	Zoom in/out.
	Unpause, leaving menu open. This is useful when collecting items or baddies, however you cannot see the map.
	Unpause.

When you're in a Golem, the controls are different:

Button(s)
	Move.
	Eject. Use this to get out of the Golem.
	Punch. This is your main attack in a Golem. You can use it to break the boxes marked with a platypunk image.
	Zoom in/out of the map.
	Clap hands. This is a short-range attack.
	Pause.