Deadlocked controls

This page includes the controls for Deadlocked. Originally released on the PlayStation 2, the game was later ported to the PlayStation 3 for the HD re-release.

Ratchet[]

Ratchet is the main character, who you control for the entire game, be it on foot, or in a vehicle.

Lock-strafe mode[]

The default control set-up, lock-strafe permanently puts Ratchet in a strafing mode, with an aimable reticle for his ranged weapons. Upon equipping the OmniWrench or Scorpion Flail you automatically change to use the third person control mode.

Name	Controls	Effect
Move character		Move the player character around.
Aim		Move the reticle around, also serves as camera control
Jump	/	Jump once.
Double jump	+ / +	Jump twice in the air for extra height.
Crouch		Crouch down.
Crouch turn	+	Rotate around while in the crouching position.
Backflip / sideflip	+ +	Flip in the air from a crouching position in the intended direction.
Use equipped weapon or gadget	/	Use the equipped item.
Swing OmniWrench		Swing OmniWrench in front of player to attack. Can be used three times in succession for a combo.
Hyper-strike	/ +	Jump in the air, strike the OmniWrench down to attack below, dealing more damage.
Comet-strike	+	Throw the OmniWrench forward while crouching for a brief time, dealing damage or breaking objects, before it returns to player character.
Quick select	/ (hold)	Show quick select menu.
Toggle weapon	+ / + (double tap)	Toggle between the last two equipped weapons and gadgets.
Interact		Interact with devices and vehicles.
Charge Boots		Use the Charge Boots if acquired.
First person targeting view		Toggle to view first person to directly aim weapons.
Issue commands		Issue commands to the combat bots if available.
Start		Open the in-game menu.
Map	/	Open the in-game map and available missions.
Display HUD		Displays the HUD on-screen if it is hidden, contains info such as the nanotech and bolt count.

First-person mode[]

First-person mode controls identically to lock-strafe mode, except the player is permanently in a first-person view.

Third-person mode[]

The original control setup, more similar to the controls of Up Your Arsenal.

Name	Controls	Effect
Move character		Move the player character around.
Move camera		Move the camera around.
Strafe	+	Walk sideways, while facing forwards and without turning.
Jump		Jump once.
Double jump	+	Jump twice in the air for extra height.
Crouch		Crouch down.
Crouch turn	+	Rotate around while in the crouching position.
Backflip / sideflip	+ +	Flip in the air from a crouching position in the intended direction.
Use equipped weapon or gadget		Use the equipped item.
Swing OmniWrench		Swing OmniWrench in front of player to attack. Can be used three times in succession for a combo.
Hyper-strike	+	Jump in the air, strike the OmniWrench down to attack below, dealing more damage.
Comet-strike	+	Throw the OmniWrench forward while crouching for a brief time, dealing damage or breaking objects, before it returns to player character.
Quick select	(hold)	Show quick select menu.
Toggle weapon	+ (double tap)	Toggle between the last two equipped weapons and gadgets.
Interact		Interact with devices and vehicles.
Charge Boots		Use the Charge Boots if acquired.
First person targeting view		Toggle to view first person to directly aim weapons.
Issue commands		Issue commands to the combat bots if available.
Start		Open the in-game menu.
Map	/	Open the in-game map and available missions.
Display HUD		Displays the HUD on-screen if it is hidden, contains info such as the nanotech and bolt count.

Landstalker[]

The player can control the Landstalker in challenges on Catacrom Four, Sarathos, Shaar, Orxon, and Stygia.

Name	Controls	Effect
Steer		Steer the vehicle around.
Aim		Move the reticle around, also serves as camera control.
Jump		Press to jump.
Jump sideways	/	Press to jump sideways in either direction
Fire guns	/	Hold to fire on-board guns.
Fire mortars	/ (hold)	Hold to charge mortar cannons and lock on to nearby enemies, release to fire.
Exit vehicle		Exit the vehicle.
Issue commands		Issue commands to the combat bots if available.
Vehicle horn		Activate the on-board vehicle horn.
Start		Open the in-game menu.
Map	/	Enlarge (and subsequently shrink) the minimap.
Multiplayer / co-operative passenger controls
Swap seats		Swap between the driver and passenger positions.
Fire mortars	(hold)	As passenger, hold to charge mortar cannons and lock on to nearby enemies, release to fire.
Aim	/	As passenger, move the reticle around, also serves as camera control.

Hoverbike[]

The player can control the hoverbike in challenges on Catacrom Four, Sarathos, and Torval.

Name	Controls	Effect
Accelerate		Accelerate, but only in the direction of the stick (works best forwards).
Move sideways	/	Works the same as the left analog stick, but only lets you move sideways.
Turn		Turn the vehicle left or right.
Jump	/	Press to jump
Fire guns	/	Hold to fire on-board guns.
Exit vehicle		Exit the vehicle.
Start		Open the in-game menu.
Map	/	Open the in-game map and view available missions.

Puma[]

The player can control the Puma in challenges on Sarathos and Maraxus. It is the only vehicle to have different control schemes for the lock-strafe and third-person modes.

Name	Controls		Effect
Name	Lock-strafe	3rd-person	Effect
Accelerate	(hold)	(hold) (hold)	Hold to accelerate forward.
Brake / Reverse	(hold)	(hold) (hold)	Hold to brake and drive in reverse.
Rotate			Rotate either left or right, also serves as steering.
Fire guns	/		Hold to fire on-board guns.
Fire cannon			Press to fire missiles, release after holding and performing lock-ons to release a swarm.
Exit vehicle			Exit the vehicle.
Issue commands			Issue commands to the combat bots if available.
Vehicle horn			Activate the on-board vehicle horn.
Start			Open the in-game menu.
Map	/		Enlarge (and subsequently shrink) the minimap.
Multiplayer / co-operative passenger controls
Swap seats			Swap between the driver and passenger positions.
Fire cannon			As passenger, hold to fire cannon
Aim	/		As passenger, move the reticle around, also serves as camera control.

Hovership[]

The player can control the hovership in challenges on Kronos, the Valix Belt, Stygia, and the Ghost Station.

Name	Controls	Effect
Steer		Move the hovership around.
Aim		Move the reticle around, also serves as camera and ship pitch control.
Ascend	/ (hold)	Hold to ascend.
Descend	/ (hold)	Hold to descend.
Fire guns	/	Hold to fire on-board guns.
Fire missiles	(hold)	Hold to charge swarm missiles and lock on to nearby enemies, release to fire
Exit vehicle		Exit the vehicle if docked on a launch pad.
Vehicle horn		Activate the on-board vehicle horn.
Start		Open the in-game menu.
Map	/	Enlarge (and subsequently shrink) the minimap.
Multiplayer / co-operative passenger controls
Swap seats		Swap between the driver and passenger positions.
Fire missiles	(hold)	As passenger, hold to charge swarm missiles and lock on to nearby enemies, release to fire.
Aim	/	As passenger, move the reticle around, also serves as camera control.