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Movement in Shenmue falls generally falls into either the "Free Quest" or "Free Battle" mode, although there are some other specific controls.

Contents 1 General Controls 2 QTE 3 Other Controls 3.1 Vehicles 3.2 Arcade Games

[edit] General Controls

Input	Free Quest	Free Battle
	Look
	Move
	Talk/use/interact	Kick
	Cancel	Throw
	Open notebook	Punch
	Inventory	Dodge
	Run
	Zoom	Stored move
Start	N/A	Help

[edit] QTE

Quick Time Events' occur regularly in Shenmue, and require you to press buttons following on-screen prompts. Missing one or more of these prompts can cause Ryo to fail the QTE, and usually means you'll have to repeat the event. This walkthrough will attempt to detail all QTE movements.

[edit] Other Controls

[edit] Vehicles

Input	Forklift	Motorbike
	Steer
	Steer
	Brake
	Accelerate
	Raise/lower forks	N/A
	Open map	N/A
	Horn	N/A

[edit] Arcade Games

For more details on Arcade Game controls, see Shenmue/Arcade Games.