CONTROLS
A - the cover button; hold for Roadie Run
B - melee; hold for chainsaw
X - the use button
Y - used for Y-look
LS - move
RS - look; aim with LT; click to zoom
D-Pad - change weapons
LB - bring up objectives; can use orders
RB - reload; time correctly for Active Reload bonus, or mess up
LT - bring up crosshairs
RT - shoot; with or without LT pressed
Most everything you can do will let you know what button to press, like doors and buttons to open doors.
SKILLS
To dive, in any direction, press A while holding the LS in that direction.
Pressing A near an vertical surface will throw you into cover mode. While in cover you have many options. Press A again (no LS) to exit cover.
Blindfire - simply press RT and you will start shooting in the direction your camera is facing. Not useful if the enemy is behind cover. Good move to know since you don't take any damage, but you probably won't win with it all the time.
Mantle - simply move the LS us and press A to go over the object.
Swat Turn - move the LS toward cover close by, then press A to go there with little to no risk of life. Good when you need to leave your cover and stay protected.
Cover Slip - to use, just know that you are trying to quickly leave your cover and advance. So either move the LS up or diagnolly from the edge of cover. This move is not that important, but you can use it.
Dive - just move the LS away from the edge of cover to dive in that direction.
TIPS
The Active Reload System is way cool. Adds something to nothing. Master it early to be effective later on, when it counts. My advice: when you are reloading, just focus on the reload bar on the right, even if you are under fire. This should help you time it better (the speed varies), afterall you are of no use if your gun won't shoot. And if you do pull off the AR correctly, your reloaded bullets get some added, magical power. And magic rocks!
No health. Just be mindful of the red Gear on your screen as you come under fire. The bolder it gets, the worst off you are. Your health returns after some idle time.
COVER, COVER, and find COVER. This game is all about cover. But don't think that means to camp out behind some object. Sometimes you will be rushed, so either be ready to fire, or ready the chainsaw.
From cover you can press the LT to pop up and aim at a target. This is perhaps more useful than the other moves. Sure you expose yourself, but if you are on target and go back down quickly, you will clear the area.
Save Frags for Emergence Holes. Sure, toss them when I say otherwise, but try to keep a few at all times. Not too big a deal.
Downed compatriots need reviving, but not too fast. For some reason there is no need to hurry. Just know you are out one guy for the moment. You can rush and save them while under fire, or you can clear the area. By killing all the enemies around the downed ally, they will revive themselves.
If you ever lose your team, press Y to find them.
Certain crates completely fill ammo, others only give you a little. Also, break objects that look out of place. Just rev up the chainsaw to tear them apart. You may find goodies.
One of the keys to early success is plugging up E. Holes ASAP. So take a few hits if you know you can make it; I'll tell you which ones to go for.
Flanking does more than you think. Even if you don't go Rambo and kill all the guys you sneak up on, they get distracted. Splitting the enemy's attention will usually send them into a panic where they run in all directions.
Stay mindful of the rush, or blitz. Usually done by the Grenadiers, but anyone can do it. If you stay in one spot too long, they will pick up on this. I advise keeping fire, even blind, in their direction; moving to new cover; or toss spare Frags (only if you know some are around to spare). Being ready to use the chainsaw also helps.
One of the key tactics is to let the enemy unload some lead in your direction as you are in cover, then pop up as they are reloading, and just wait for him to pop back up to unload on him, but with better success. Of course make sure you aren't outnumbered and being rushed.
I have no advice for achievements, so don't ask. You can find the list by pushing the Xbox button and looking at your games.
What more can I say? If you don't figure out the game quickly, you will not get far.
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