: Use your vision to scan everything. This reveals what devices can be controlled, their alert status, and hidden vents or paths.

: You are not a physical person. You exist as digital consciousness. If your current robot host is destroyed, you aren't "dead"—you simply need enough Ego (resource) to transmit yourself into another nearby device. Resource Management :

: Install the DirectX End-User Runtimes and the Visual C++ Redistributable packages from Microsoft.

: Version 1.1.11 includes various bug fixes and stability improvements. If you are updating from an older version, your save files are typically located in %USERPROFILE%\AppData\LocalLow\MindThunk\Ctrl Alt Ego . Gameplay Basics & Tips

: Open the extracted folder and look for an application file named Ctrl Alt Ego.exe . Run the Game : Double-click the .exe file to start.

: You can use specialized machines to "print" new robot bodies if you have the necessary blueprints and resources. Troubleshooting Common Issues

: Essentially your "mana" for interacting with the world and upgrading your abilities.

: If your controller isn't working, try launching the game through Steam (using "Add a Non-Steam Game") to utilize Steam Input.