Todd McFarlane's Spawn: The Video Game/Controls

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It's recommended that you use the default controls for this guide, however they can be customized if you wish.

ControlUsage
Left Dpad/Right DpadMove left or right; double tap to dash. Scroll through menus and the password character entry menu. Used in special move combinations.
Up DpadScroll through menus. Used in special move combinations.
Down DpadHold to duck. Scroll through menus. Used in special move combinations.
A ButtonLight kick. Confirm menu selections. Used to finish off special move combinations.
B ButtonJump. After jumping, press and hold to glide. Cancel menu selections or back out one menu tier. Delete the previous character in a password sequence.
X ButtonHeavy punch. Used to finish off special move combinations.
Y ButtonHeavy kick. Used to finish off special move combinations.
L ButtonLight punch. Used to finish off special move combinations.
R ButtonHold to block. Can be used while crouching. Used to start special move combinations.
Start ButtonPause the game.

[edit] Alternative setups

ControlUse
A ButtonBlock.
B ButtonJump.
X ButtonLight kick.
Y ButtonLight punch.
L ButtonHeavy kick.
R ButtonHeavy punch.

A more traditional setup:

ControlUse
A ButtonBlock.
B ButtonJump.
X ButtonHeavy kick.
Y ButtonHeavy punch.
L ButtonLight kick.
R ButtonLight punch.

This setup removes emphasis from the light kick and punch (these abilities are not used as much, however their aerial moves are useful for the end of the game). You may wish to replace X Button with block, as moving your finger from jump to one of the attack buttons quickly can be more beneficial.