Intuitive Controls Mod for Mass Effect 2

Here is the Mod version for Mass Effect 2. It should work with all versions and DLC.

Summary

This mod was designed to improve the PC controls of Mass Effect 2, allowing more accurate, safe and responsive control of the character. New players should like the straightforward control scheme and documentation, including useful tips. Experienced players should like the extra control, in particular cover entry/exit which is crucial in higher difficulty settings.

Control Scheme

  • The Use / Cover / Sprint key is now a simple Use key (default Spacebar). It is used to activate highlighted items (e.g. open door) and enter cover, but not to exit cover.
  • The Walk key is now a Run key (default Left Control). It is used to run/storm and climb low cover.
  • All key bindings are still editable in-game, so if you don't like a default key (e.g. Walk/Run key or Command HUD key) just open the Options menu and change them. There is no need to manually modify configuration files.

Cover Use

There are two ways to enter cover:
  • Run into cover by holding the Run key.
  • Press the Use key when close to cover.
The recommended procedure is to run towards cover and press the Use key as you approach it. The Use key can be pressed several times and will not exit cover accidentally.

To exit cover:
  • Face away from cover and move/run forward (not recommended when under fire).
  • Vault over low cover by moving forward and pressing the Run key.
  • Move backward away from cover or press the Melee key.

Key Bindings

The recommended key for the Command HUD is Left Control. The recommended Run key is Left Shift.
The default key bindings were not changed since it would make the tutorial messages confusing. After installing the mod set the key bindings to the appropriate settings.

Installing

  1. Make a backup of the original Mass Effect 2\BioGame\Config\PC\Cooked\Coalesced.ini file.
  2. Overwrite the Coalesced.ini file with the version included in the mod archive.

Uninstalling

Restore the original Coalesced.ini file. You can also restore the file by doing a repair install in Steam/Origin.

Download

Follow this link to download the mod archive.

An alternative version is available here, with the following differences:
  • The Map key can be used for walking and to skip conversations without selecting dialog. You can change the keybinding (default "M") to any key or mouse button using the Options menu. A better map is available in the Command HUD anyway.
  • Mouse smoothing disabled by default (general Unreal Engine setting).

Nexus Mods Page

Link to page with additional information at Nexus

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