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Let's take a moment to remember the time period when everyone had to adjust to using dual-joysticks on controllers. (media.piefed.world)
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[–] ToTheGraveMyLove@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (1 children)

I do! I play shooters from every era. Using the d-pad for movement isn't too dissimilar from WASD movement IMO, and the joystick for aiming is standard. I thought it worked quite well.