Need Inverted Controls Option

[Fiach]

Originally Posted by Sander001

Tens of thousands.
Just wanted to mention my solution again since it's probably lost in the madness: Watch the playthrough on youtube. An imperfect solution in an imperfect world.

Mate thanks very much for that link, its really good.

Evidently the guy really likes the game and the commentary is cool, I found it much more fun to watch him enjoying the game (...."hey I'm Solid Snake") than I did playing it, at least I wont have to buy the sequels, the video is kinda like an animated version of the comic

[Relz]

Just got the game and I am seriously disappointed that the inverted option is not available. I'm actually shocked at how short sighted this omission is.

Every game has this option - first person or 3rd person.

I have been gaming inverted for as long as I can remember - back into the 90s with Quake. It's what comes naturally to me and many people I know.

Patch the game, make it right.

[Sky78]

Just registered to add to this. Just paid for this game and it is completely unplayable for me.

I've been "inverting" look for 16 years since Quake, when it wasn't "inverting" but the standard. I really cannot believe that a game with look has been released without this option; it's a massive oversight.

PLEASE, patch this. I cannot play this until it is fixed.

[Davivascaino]

Originally Posted by ibivibiv

Just as a heads up, I emailed M$ to see if you can get a refund on Live. No, you can't. I put in a complaint that maybe they should raise their standard for approval of a game into XBLA to include the invert option on games like this. Completely unacceptable.

now imagine my frustration: I bought the season pass of this POS and can't get the refund!!!

[Pongo]

This is not the first time a game I was looking forward to playing didn't pan out because of the unforgivable oversight of not including the option to invert the axis. Wish I'd done the trial version, but at least I only shelled out for Chapter 1. Won't be buying any more until they fix this. It's stunning, at this point, that any developer would ignore the segment of the gaming population that needs to invert. It can't be an insignificant amount.

So, Telltale, please remedy this situation. It can't be more than a few lines of code to make the game playable to all.

[XBGMRE]

I had to sign up for an account just let Telltale know what a major disappointment it was to find out that there was no option to invert the y-axis. It did have a seriously detrimental effect on my experience with the game. I died multiple times because of an inability to quickly move the cursor in the direction I intended. I looked through the options multiple times because I couldn't believe that they would completely neglect that standard game option but was sorely disappointed. The game is actually a solid game and I would look forward to buying the next episode if I knew that feature would be included in the subsequent episodes.

[Sky78]

Originally Posted by Epic Kiwi

It's this kind of thing that forced me to "unlearn" inverted controls. I've been much happier ever since I converted (except in games that only have inverted aiming, of course).

I'm not invertaphobic, but you guys need to realize that inversion is a life choice, and that there's still time for you to go the right way.

Yes, it would be possible to learn the other way of look control, but what game do I want to ruin for myself doing this?

It's not going to be fun, it's going to take hours of conditioning myself to it and whatever game I chose to do it on will have been ruined for me.

I have a full time job and plenty of other commitments, I'm not going to spend a huge chunk of my precious free time not enjoying myself at all because some developers are too lazy to add a completely industry standard option to their game.

If a game doesn't let me invert, I'll take it back to the shop, the kicker here is as its download only, I'm stuck with a product I can't enjoy and can't get a refund on.

Oh and as a tangent, I don't consider the way I control the look function to be "inverted", even though I accept that's become the naming convention for it. If you look down, you push your head forward. If you look up you pull your head back. I see the analogue stick or mouse as controlling my head and not the reticule so other way is inverted for me.

[Pongo]

Originally Posted by Epic Kiwi

It's this kind of thing that forced me to "unlearn" inverted controls. I've been much happier ever since I converted (except in games that only have inverted aiming, of course).

I'm not invertaphobic, but you guys need to realize that inversion is a life choice, and that there's still time for you to go the right way.*

*But seriously it'd be nice if they added inverted controls. All games with camera controls need to have that option.

I don't think it's as easy as all that. My mother, going way back, was forced to retrain her brain when it came to handwriting. She was born a lefty, but in her day they literally beat it out of you in school. Raps on the knuckles with a ruler until she conformed to being a righty. The X-axis thing, though, I think is as complex. For me I get nauseated trying to use a game where I can't invert it. I've tried to retrain my brain, but no dice. I think it's hardwired (so to speak).

[Andytizer]

Hi guys I have finally figured out the best way to invert y-axis controls in this game and have finally tested it (only for mouse controls so far). Requires usage of a little utility called Sakasa Mouse. Y-axis and X-axis can be inverted independently.

http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Invert_...nversion_Hacks

http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/The_Wal..._Y-Axis_Option

[mrsturbo]

I am very disappointed there is no option to invert, I have never played a game other wise and I have tried and tried, because I really do like this game.. but I just can't do it and it's ruining the whole gaming experience for me.. I just keep dying and it's very frustrating. I just can't imagine them not patching this, invert is a BASIC option, I really can't think of ANY game that doesn't have this.. it's just a simple little patch, I'm sure they could have an intern fix it for crying out loud.. uuuggghhh.. I just hope they fix it so I can play!

[2shoog]

This is 2012. I REFUSE to purchase this game because I can't "play" it. It's not that I can't get used to it, I can! But when I put another came in I'm all screwed up AGAIN! I really want to like this game and I want to buy them all but I refuse because of the ANNOYANCE of how stupid it is for major league game developers to NOT put is such an easy thing. They play games too so what goes into the decision to not have that as an option? I would guess that 85% to 95% play with inverted controls...I am really frustrated with them for refusing to listen to their fan base and just add this for patch but all I hear are crickets.

[bearcat223]

Originally Posted by Ducksditch

I am not sure what is wrong with my brain but I have to be able to invert the up/down settings on video games. I am sure there are many others like me who push up on the right stick and expect the cursor to plummet to the bottom of the screen and if it doesn't, we pause our brand new game and fix this in the options menu. Some of you may go further and actually look for this option before even launching the game. So why is it that The Walking Dead game does not have this simple option?
Does Telltale not understand how crippling not having this option is to someone like me? I watched all the trailers and the "Playing Dead" episodes before trying the demo. I was blown away by the whole concept only to be left deflated when I assumed control of Lee and couldn't maneuver him properly. I kept thinking "uh oh, what's going to happen when I have to fend off a zombie in a split second?" Sure enough I found my self frantically focusing on the controls instead of frantically focusing on Lee's survival.
I see the potential and to me the game looks and feels stunning. It is truly a comic book brought to life but instead of being immersed in the beautifully crafted world I am all consumed in trying to make the cursor go where I desperately want it to go. So, please Telltale, if you are reading this, please put in a simple patch to fix this huge issue for those of us that are "axis challenged". I want to love playing this game as much as you loved making it. Please....

EXACTLY! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FRanticly focusing on the horrible controls, rather than focusing on the combat, and in literally three seconds you are Dead.....for the 56th time in a row!

The controls ALL suck....movement especially! Where is the camera pan and zoom option? What the FAK?

[Rumple4Skin]

I guess I should've bought it for PC instead. I'm a pc gamer, why didn't I? How can get my $$ back, or somehow swap for a PC version?

[Davivascaino]

I am just amazed by how cowards those developers are for not coming to this thread and at least give us some updates. just say "We are retarded, and we do now how fix this, anf !@# you" That is it. But no, they keep hiding. COWARDS!!!

[veeps]

I love all things Walking Dead. So I purchased the season pass simply based on game play videos and reviews. I was so disappointed to find out that there is no invert control option. I spent an hour or so playing the game, trying to reprogram my brain to use normal controls, but was just getting completely frustrated and could not enjoy the game.

I guess I should have just downloaded the demo. However, until there is a patch to fix this, Telltale has lost a customer. Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me.

[mikemorton]

I really hope the people at Telltale read these posts and act on it.

I can't say anything here that hasn't already been said before.

An option to invert the Y axis has to be an industry standard these days.

I used to fly planes, and when you push the stick forward, the aircraft dives.

That action is hardwired into my brain (reinforced by thousands of hours of gaming!) and to have to reprogram muscle memory due to a developer's laziness is pretty unforgivable.

Don't hold your breath though. I was similarly disappointed by the fact that I couldn't map the mouse keys on Mafia II the way I wanted.

When I queried this, 2K's response was very polite, but was basically: "This is the way it is. We've already made you our bitch. Suck it down."

This is a real shame, as it has taken the polish off what would otherwise have been a fantastic game.

[Pseud0logik]

Originally Posted by TcH

I emailed them on Saturday when i purchased the game not knowing there was no invert Y-axis and i received a response about 20 minutes ago and thought i would share
The Walking Dead - Invert Y Axis [issue-58711]‏

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To Tom Harrison

Hey Tom,

We apologize, but we don't currently have plans to offer inverted controls for the cursor. This may be something that's addressed in a future patch.

Thanks for your continued patronage,
Kasene.

I just got a similar response:

"First of all, thank you for taking interest in our games. However we do not currently have plans to offer inverted controls for the cursor. This may be something that's addressed in a future patch.

Thank you,
Kasen"

All of us should email them until they decide to make some plans to fix this. I would really like to enjoy this and future episodes without wrestling with the controls the whole time.

[layers6036]

+1 to Y Inversion - I am struggling playing the game after buying the season pass on PS3. I am a huge fan of the comics and willing to overlook the very basic nature of the game thanks to the story and art work but for the love of all the monkeys in the tree please please please add the Y invert option. It's such a basic thing but SO important. I seriously can't believe this was not flagged in play testing. You did have someone play test it, right?

[jmcgan]

I am so glad that i wasn't the only person very upset with the lack of inverted controls for this game. I had to become a member just to voice my anger over this. I wasted money on what looks like a good game because I like many just have to play games inverted. Will not purchase any further episodes unless this is fixed.

[Sander001]

Originally Posted by Sander001

Just wanted to mention my solution again since it's probably lost in the madness: Watch the playthrough of the game on youtube. An imperfect solution in an imperfect world.

Originally Posted by Fiach

Mate thanks very much for that link, its really good.

Evidently the guy really likes the game and the commentary is cool, I found it much more fun to watch him enjoying the game (...."hey I'm Solid Snake") than I did playing it, at least I wont have to buy the sequels, the video is kinda like an animated version of the comic

You're welcome, I think it's actually an excellent solution to this problem.