Game update

Partial Controller Support

Ells Tales: Chairbound · published 19 Aug 2025, 06:34 UTC · build 19649652

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This small update adds partial controller support, the game has been tested on the original Xbox 360 controller.

An important note: we develop games with a focus on keyboard and mouse, so the support is only partial. Specifically, the controller does not work in the menu because it is designed for mouse cursor navigation. It is possible that for our future games, we will redesign our menu to equally support both keyboard and mouse as well as controllers.

Button Layout:

LMB = Left Trigger
RMB = Right Trigger
Q = Left Shoulder
E = Right Shoulder
WASD = D-Pad
Camera = Right Thumbstick
Hold R = Hold B
Spacebar = Left Shoulder (bonus game mode)
F = Right Shoulder (bonus game mode)
M = A (bonus game mode)
Escape = Back

Controller vibration has also been added for collisions and hits. It’s possible that some of you may find it more convenient to play with a controller instead of a keyboard and mouse.

Best Regards,
Ells&Pills

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