The controls for Daxter.
Daxter[]
Daxter is the main character, who you control for the entirety of the game, be it on foot or onboard a vehicle.
Name | Controls | Effect |
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Move | Move around; move the camera (first-person view). Can be switched with the directional buttons for an alternate control mode. | |
Jump | Jump once. | |
Double jump | Jump twice in the air for extra height. | |
Electric bug swatter | Swings the bug swatter, up to a four-hit combo. | |
Crawl or enter vehicle | Puts Daxter in a crawling position (can still use the swatter for overhead hits); also used to enter vehicles when applicable. | |
Spray gun | Hold down to use the spray gun and any equipped attachment. | |
Switch attachment | Switches between available attachments. | |
Spray hover | Press and hold circle to hover (can be used with | |
Spin attack | Jump and use the swatter to execute a downwards spinning strike. Requires completion of the first Matrix dream mode level. | |
Uppercut | Attack and jump to perform an uppercut attack with the swatter. Requires completion of the first Lord of the Rings dream mode level. | |
Dive attack | Perform a dive attack straight down, requires completion of the first Matrix dream mode level. | |
Free look | Use | |
Exit free look | Exits first-person view. | |
Rotate camera | Rotates the camera either left or right, depending on settings. | |
Start | Open the in-game menu. |
Vehicles[]
Daxter has access to four vehicles in the game: the scooter, which allows him easier access through Haven City; Betsy, with which he can drive around Breezy Valley; the ranger zoomer for the Emerald Isle area; and the service zoomer, a standard single-seater that is used for maintenance tunnels.
Name | Controls | Effect |
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All vehicles | ||
Steer | Control the direction of the vehicle. | |
Accelerate | Increase speed. | |
Brake and reverse | Press to brake, hold to reverse. | |
Jump | Perform a small hop; use a ramp at high speed to gain more air. | |
Rotate camera | Rotates the camera either left or right, depending on settings. | |
Start | Open the in-game menu. | |
Betsy only | ||
Spray gas | When carrying gas, use to release gas on ground directly below the vehicle. | |
Ranger zoomer only | ||
Use weapons | Depending on the mission, either throws bombs at nearby enemies or fires the tailgun when using it. |