How to Play MOTORSLICE
The 10-minute primer: controls, movement, chainsaw, parry. Read this before Chapter 1.
Default Controls (Keyboard & Mouse)
MOTORSLICE uses a standard third-person action layout. All bindings are remappable in Settings → Input. The two keys confirmed by the game itself (and called out in the official achievement guide) are 1 for the camera/selfie and right-click to zoom on P.
| Action | Default key | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Move | WASD | Standard. |
| Sprint | Shift (hold) | Hold for the full game; default jog is too slow for most jumps. |
| Jump / Double Jump | Space | Tap twice in air for double jump. Resets after wall run / anchor. |
| Slide / Crouch | Ctrl | Slide grants i-frames against low attacks. |
| Attack (chainsaw) | Left Mouse | Tap = light slash, hold = charged attack / parry. |
| Zoom / Aim Camera | Right Mouse (hold) | Confirmed — used to make P blush, etc. |
| Selfie / Camera | 1 | Confirmed by the game. |
| Flashlight | F | Shine on P's face for the “Point that thing” achievement. |
| Interact / Hack | E | Used to activate hack symbols on bosses. |
Note: WASD / Shift / Space / Ctrl / E are the conventional defaults; remap freely if your build uses different keys.
Controller is fully supported on PC, plus native PS5 and Xbox builds. Layout follows the standard third-person action template (face button = jump, X/□ = attack, triggers = camera / charged attack).
The 4 mechanics that actually matter
1. Wall Run
Jump toward a wall mid-air. P sticks to it for ~1.5s. You can chain wall→pole→wall.
2. Chainsaw Anchor
Mid-air, attack against an orange surface. P sinks the chainsaw in and rides it across the surface. This is your grappling hook — almost every boss requires it.
3. Parry (= Charged Attack)
Hold attack. Time the release against an incoming orange-tinted attack (saw, blade, hook). On success, the projectile reverses, often stunning the source.
4. Slide i-frames
Slide passes you under crushers and saws you cannot jump over. Use it as a defensive option, not just movement.
First 30 Minutes — Setup Checklist
- Open Settings → Camera → raise sensitivity if the default feels sluggish; enable invert if you prefer it.
- Settings → Audio → bump SFX (you'll need to hear saws to parry them).
- In Chapter 0 (Prologue), practice the chainsaw anchor on the first orange wall — jump, attack mid-air.
- In Chapter 1, test parry on the first drone: hold attack, release on its saw projectile.
- Don't skip slacking scenes — several achievements depend on them.
Next steps
- Combat Guide — deep dive on parry / charge / anchor
- Walkthrough — chapter-by-chapter route
- Tips — 20 things to know before Chapter 1
- FAQ — demo, length, Game Pass, multiplayer
This guide is independent fan content. MOTORSLICE™ is © Regular Studio / Top Hat Studios, Inc. No affiliation.