A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead - Controls

A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead features a minimalist control scheme focused on stealth, survival, and exploration rather than combat. Every action you take can create noise, so learning the controls is essential if you want to avoid the Death Angels. Besides moving quietly and interacting with the environment, you'll frequently use tools like the flashlight, phonometer, inhaler, and throwable items to solve puzzles and survive dangerous encounters.

Additional Notes

Unlike most survival horror games, A Quiet Place: The Road Ahead revolves around managing sound rather than fighting enemies. Almost every action—from running and opening doors to dropping objects—can alert nearby Death Angels. Understanding when to use your tools is just as important as memorizing the controls.

• Focus (R1 / RB) helps you carefully observe your surroundings and identify safe paths or important objects.
• The Phonometer (L1 / LB) monitors environmental noise, helping you judge whether an action is likely to attract enemies.
• The Flashlight (Triangle / Y) improves visibility but should be used carefully, especially in tense situations where visibility and awareness are equally important.
• The Inhaler (Square / X) helps Alex manage stressful situations caused by her asthma. Always keep track of your inhaler supply.
• R2 / RT is context-sensitive and is used to throw distraction items or use equipped objects.
• L2 / LT recharges your flashlight and is also used to reload the shotgun during specific story sequences.
• You can remap individual controller buttons from the Accessibility and Controller settings, allowing you to customize nearly every input.
• D-Pad shortcuts provide quick access to tools, consumables, hints, and item callouts without opening additional menus.

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