: Short vibration, bright/small particle effects.
Ensure the game remembers the next input. If a player presses while the Light animation is 70% complete, the Heavy attack should trigger immediately after the first swing ends. 3. Button Combinations (Chords) To add depth without adding buttons, use "Chords": R1 + R2 : Signature Move. L1 + Square : Elemental Infusion. 📊 Attack Comparison Table Light Attack (R1/RB) Heavy Attack (R2/RT) Speed High (Instant startup) Low (Wind-up frames) Recovery Low (Easy to dodge after) High (Leaves player vulnerable) Stun Value High (Interrupts enemies) Combos Builds "Hit Counter" Finishes "Chain" 🧪 Testing the Layout When designing your write-up, evaluate the map based on: Ergonomics : Does the player have to "claw" the controller? Gamepad Control Map for Separate Attacks
Best for: Games with fixed cameras or 2D planes (Devil May Cry, Bayonetta). : Light Attack. Triangle / Y : Heavy Attack. Circle / B : Special Attack / Projectile. R1 / RB : Lock-on. L1 / LB : Modification button (shifts Light to "Alt-Light"). 🛠️ Implementation Strategy 1. Visual Cues & Feedback : Short vibration, bright/small particle effects