A list of controls used in System Shock and System Shock: Enhanced Edition.
Classic Version[]
In-Game[]
| COMMAND | KEYBOARD |
|---|---|
| Run forward | Shift + Arrow Key UP |
| Walk forward | S, Arrow Key UP |
| Walk backward | X, Arrow Key DOWN |
| Turn left | A, Arrow Key LEFT |
| Turn right | D, Arrow Key RIGHT |
| Sidestep left | Z, ALT + Arrow Key LEFT |
| Sidestep right | C, ALT + Arrow Key RIGHT |
| Lean left | Q, CTRL + Arrow Key LEFT |
| Lean right | E, CTRL + Arrow Key RIGHT |
| Negate lean | W |
| Jump | Spacebar |
| Climb | Spacebar + S |
| Stand | T |
| Crouch | G |
| Prone | B |
| Look up | R, CTRL + Arrow Key UP |
| Look down | V, CTRL + Arrow Key DOWN |
| Center view | F |
| Change Inventory page | PAGE UP and PAGE DOWN |
| Cycle through weapons in Inventory | TAB key and SHIFT + TAB |
| Display full-screen map | CTRL + A |
| Save game | CTRL + S |
| Load game | CTRL + L |
| Exit game | ALT + X |
| Display interface description | ALT + O |
| Activate on-line help | ALT + H |
| Display on-line reference card | SHIFT + `?' |
| Pause game | Pause key |
| Open Option screen/Pause game | ESC key |
Cyberspace[]
| COMMAND | KEYBOARD |
|---|---|
| Climb or pitch upward | W, Arrow Key UP or SPACE + UP |
| Dive or pitch downward | X, Arrow Key DOWN |
| Thrust or move forward | S, Spacebar |
| Bank left | A, Arrow Key LEFT |
| Bank right | D, Arrow Key RIGHT |
| Roll left | Q, Z |
| Roll right | E, C |
| Fire software weapon | ENTER, Right-click |
| Jack into cyberspace | Double-left-click (or ALT-left-click) on terminal. |
| Use software programs in Inventory | |
| Identify | Left-click |
| Open Inventory/MFDs | |
| Select Pulsar or Drill software in Inventory | |
| Move | Left-click and hold or hold down Spacebar. |
| Pick up software and scan data | Collide with item |
| Fire combat software | Right-click |
Multi-Functional Display (MFD)[]
| COMMAND | KEYBOARD |
|---|---|
| Weapon MFD | F1, F6 |
| Item MFD | F2, F7 |
| Automap MFD | F3, F8 |
| Target MFD | F4, F9 |
| Data MFD | F5, F10 |
Side Icon Shortcuts[]
| COMMAND | KEYBOARD |
|---|---|
| Bioscan (monitors biological state) | 1 |
| Full-Screen View (removes interface) | 2 |
| Sense-around (360-degree view) | 3 |
| Lantern (brightens dark areas) | 4 |
| Energy Shield (provides body shield) | 5 |
| Night Sight (infrared view attachment) | 6 |
| Navigation Module (electronic compass) | 7 |
| Multimedia Reader (e-mail/log reader) | 8 |
| Motion Boost (skates) | 9 |
| Jump Jet (flight boots) | 0 |
Enhanced Version[]
To be Added...
Gallery[]
Original Controls Help Overlay
Visual map of System Shock controls (click for a clearer view)