Note: You can change the button configuration on the options screen.

Note: You can speed up the conversation messages by pressing , , , or .

Cannon Angle	You can adjust the cannon angle by pressing up and down on .
Fixing the Cannon	Hold down to fix the cannon and the direction you are facing.
Searchlight	You will use a searchlight on some stages. You can adjust the angle of this light by adjusting the cannon angle. Note that you cannot use your punch or laser while operating the searchlight.
Shield	Hold down to hold up your Ionised Indestructoid Shield. While doing so, you cannot adjust the cannon angle. Also, your Weapon Meter will not recover while using the shield.
Dash	Press to enter roller-dash mode, then press left or right to move at a faster speed. You can also move in roller-dash mode by double-tapping left or right on .
Power Pack	You can hover in mid-air for a short time by holding after jumping.
Flying	On certain stages you can fly. Unlike the standard controls, you can move freely using , but you cannot use the dash, jump or the shield. Also, on stages where you fly using boosters, you can move freely in the same way using .
View Map	Press to display the pause screen and view a map of the surrounding area.