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=== Basics ===
=== Basics ===


* {{gb|Neutral|Dpad}} - Move Soma; select menu items
* {{ds|Neutral|Dpad}} - Move Soma; select menu items
* {{gb|A}} - Perform a special attack with the equipped weapon (this consumes MP)
* {{ds|A}} - Perform a special attack with the equipped weapon (this consumes MP)
* {{gb|B}} - Jump
* {{ds|B}} - Jump
* {{gb|X}} - Switch between the A and B equipment sets (only after acquiring the Doppelganger soul)
* {{ds|X}} - Switch between the A and B equipment sets (only after acquiring the Doppelganger soul)
* {{gb|Y}} - Perform a normal attack with the equipped weapon
* {{ds|Y}} - Perform a normal attack with the equipped weapon
* {{gb|R}} - Activate the equipped guardian soul
* {{ds|R}} - Activate the equipped guardian soul
* {{gb|L}} - Dash backwards
* {{ds|L}} - Dash backwards
* {{gb|Up|Dpad}} '''+''' {{gb|Y}} - Activate the equipped bullet soul
* {{ds|Up|Dpad}} '''+''' {{ds|Y}} - Activate the equipped bullet soul
* {{gb|Down|Dpad}} '''+''' {{gb|B}} - Perform a slide attack; jump down to lower levels when on narrow platforms
* {{ds|Down|Dpad}} '''+''' {{ds|B}} - Perform a slide attack; jump down to lower levels when on narrow platforms
* {{gb|Select}} - Toggle the top-screen display between Map View and Status Window sub-screens
* {{ds|Select}} - Toggle the top-screen display between Map View and Status Window sub-screens
* {{gb|Start}} - Pause; display status/settings menu
* {{ds|Start}} - Pause; display status/settings menu
* {{gb|R}} '''+''' {{gb|L}} '''+''' {{gb|Select}} '''+''' {{gb|Start}} - Perform a soft reset and return to the game's title screen
* {{ds|R}} '''+''' {{ds|L}} '''+''' {{ds|Select}} '''+''' {{ds|Start}} - Perform a soft reset and return to the game's title screen
* '''Note:''' The {{gb|A}}, {{gb|B}}, {{gb|X}}, {{gb|Y}}, {{gb|R}}, and {{gb|L}} buttons are customizable from the in-game menu screen.
* '''Note:''' The {{ds|A}}, {{ds|B}}, {{ds|X}}, {{ds|Y}}, {{ds|R}}, and {{ds|L}} buttons are customizable from the in-game menu screen.


The action in Dawn of Sorrow takes place on the bottom, touch-sensitive screen. During gameplay, the stylus is used to break certain "ice" blocks, navigate menus, draw Magic Seals, or control certain familiars.
The action in Dawn of Sorrow takes place on the bottom, touch-sensitive screen. During gameplay, the stylus is used to break certain "ice" blocks, navigate menus, draw Magic Seals, or control certain familiars.
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=== Advanced Moves ===
=== Advanced Moves ===


* '''Jump Kick''': Requires the Malphas soul. Perform a double jump and press {{gb|B}} while holding down or diagonally-down on the Dpad. If you hit an enemy or breakable object you can repeat the jump kick.
* '''Jump Kick''': Requires the Malphas soul. Perform a double jump and press {{ds|B}} while holding down or diagonally-down on the Dpad. If you hit an enemy or breakable object you can repeat the jump kick.
* '''Charged Jump Kick''': Requires the Malphas and Medusa Head souls. Hit {{gb|R}} as soon as you perform a jump kick and hold it. When you release it you will continue the jump kick, but it will do more damage than usual. Hold for as long as necessary, and have fun!
* '''Charged Jump Kick''': Requires the Malphas and Medusa Head souls. Hit {{ds|R}} as soon as you perform a jump kick and hold it. When you release it you will continue the jump kick, but it will do more damage than usual. Hold for as long as necessary, and have fun!


== Tips & Tricks ==
== Tips & Tricks ==

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