Player guide & controls

A reference for the Windows playtest of Mayo Bullet Sponge. Controls apply to the game build, not to a browser game.

Controls

Documented playtest inputs
Input	Action
WASD	Pilot one movement; weapons autofire
Left Shift / E	Absorb shield / charged burst
Arrows / Right Ctrl / Enter	Couch pilot two movement / shield / burst
Escape	Pause the shared mission

Understand the core loop

1. Make the bullets count

Hold your shield to absorb fire, then release a charged burst. Hearts repair damage; salvage adds score and charge.

2. Choose your wingmate

Fly solo, share a keyboard in couch co-op, or connect one host and guest over LAN. Choose Scout or Guardian before a mission.

3. Face three guardians

Authored waves build toward guardian encounters in missions two, four, and six. Upgrade armor and firepower between sorties.

Plan your next attempt

Choose Scout or Guardian before a sortie, and decide when to absorb incoming fire rather than spend a charged burst. Hearts repair damage; salvage contributes score and charge. LAN across physical PCs and controller play still need testing.

When something goes wrong

Pause with Escape and check the help in your build. For a repeatable problem, note the build version, the stage or chapter, the input device and the steps that led to it. Send those details through support and feedback.

Windows playtesting is ongoing. Controller and other device support should be checked against the specific build; a listed binding does not establish hardware compatibility. See current development information.