Gang Beasts Controls
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Here is where you will learn the basic controls and how to play the popular Gang Beasts videogame.
Controller Layout
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Easily found in the game menu is the hints to what action is caused by each of the controller buttons.
More Than Listed
Though the first screen the controller layout, it does not list all the actions that may be performed.
Actions
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Seen from the controller layout, the characters are able to punch with their right and left hands separately. When holding down the punch buttons when next to a player, it will grab them. As long as you are holding down punch, it will grab. There are many uses for this like: dragging players, holding onto ledges or walls, or picking up players and throwing them around (when grabbing and pressing the "lift" button simultaneously).
Actions (More)
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Multiple buttons have more than one use. The "kick" button is actually more of a head butt attack to knockout your opponents. When holding down on the "kick" button it actually makes your character lay down as if they are asleep or knocked out.
Congrats!
You have finished the basic how to play Gang Beasts! You know the controls, so now go out there and knock 'em out!