Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness/Controls

You may change these configurations as you play the game, but these are the default.

Inside a Dungeon

The Grid System

The Grid System is a system that applies only inside of dungeons. The dungeon is divided into squares, where each square can be occupied by one Pokémon or item.

• - Move one square. You can move diagonally by pressing 2 buttons.
• + - Run in a straight line until you reach an object.
• - Move to the selected square.
• (Double click) - Run to the selected square.
• - Normal Attack a hostile Pokémon/Talk to a friendly Pokémon.
• - Open the Item menu.
• + - Allows only to walk diagonally, making it easier.

Set Moves

The Set Move is a Move that you can access easily using a single key combo, rather then going to the Move menu and choosing it.

• - Shows the Grid and allowed to turn on the spot.
• - Open the menu.
• - Toggle darken of the screen, allowing a better view of the minimap.
• + - Use the Set Move

Outside a Dungeon

• - Move.
• + - Run.
• - Move.
• (Double click) - Run.
• - Talk to your partner.
• - Open the menu.
• - Talk/Examine
• or - Continue text flow when talking.

Menus

• - Navigate in menus.
• - OK
• - Cancel
• - Select options.

The Item Menu

Accessed using inside a dungeon or and select Items.

• - View info about selected item.
• - Sort items by rarity and alphabet.
• Eat/Use - Eat or use the item.
• Trash (outside a dungeon) - Destroy the item.
• Throw (inside a dungeon) - Throw the item at a nearby Pokémon or in a straight line.
• Place (inside a dungeon) - Place the item on the same square you are.

The Move Menu

Moves

The use of moves in combat increases the exp you gain. So it's recommended to use moves at least once per fight. Don't forget that Moves has PP which can eventually run out, making the Move unusable.

Accessed using and selecting Moves.

• - Set a new Set Move or unset the current Set Move.
• + or - Switch the move location in the menu.
• - View info about the Move.
• Use - Unleash the move in a dungeon.