Eidos Mobile: Thief 3 Mobile

Typical Controls

Action	Keypad	Joypad or joystick
LEFT	4	Left
RIGHT	6	Right
CROUCH	0	-
ACTION	5	Click (push in joypad/stick)
INVENTORY UP	8	Up
INVENTORY DOWN	2	Down
PAUSE GAME	*	-
UPPER LEFT	1	Diagonal Up + Left
LOWER LEFT	7	Diagonal Down + Left
UPPER RIGHT	3	Diagonal Up + Right
LOWER RIGHT	5	Diagonal Down + Right

Note: The above controls apply to the majority of phones. Some phones have slightly different keypad layouts. The control layout for the phone can be found in the in-game Instructions menu.

Icons

Action Icons

Icon	Name	When does this icon appear?
	Look/Go through door	Indicates when Garrett can look/go through a door, archway, etc
	Climb stairs	Indicates when Garrett can climb up or down stairs.
	Interact	Indicates where it is possible to interact with the environment – includes picking up objects and picking pockets.
	Pick Lock	Indicates a locked door or chest that can be opened with the lock-pick.
	Item/Objective required	Indicates when an item is needed to unlock a door or chest, or when an objective needs completing before proceeding.

Commands

Walking and Running

You can make Garrett walk by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT keys. To switch to running, double tap the appropriate LEFT or RIGHT key.

Crouching

You can make Garrett crouch by pressing the CROUCH key. While crouching, he will not be able to move around. However, he will be able to pick pockets and select inventory items. He will also be less visible to his enemies.

Hiding

Garrett’s only sure defence is to avoid being discovered. He is safest moving from shadow to shadow, progressing undetected.

If Garrett is spotted out in the open in bright light, he may be discovered. Any civilians who see him will alert the nearest guard to his position, and any guards who find him will draw their swords and attack immediately. The entire screen area behind the inventory / health panel at the bottom and the status panel at the top will change from light to dark to reflect how much light Garrett is in.

Additionally, there is a light gem in the middle of the bottom panel which indicates the amount of light in the area that Garrett is in. There are 3 different states of light that Garrett can be in, namely

• Darkness
  In darkness, when Garrett is crouching, he cannot be spotted, even by a character that is alert.
  In darkness, when Garrett is standing, he cannot be spotted, unless another character is alert.
• Semi-darkness
  In semi-darkness, when Garrett is crouching, he will be in darkness and completely hidden.
  In semi-darkness, when Garrett is standing, he can be spotted by an alert or a non-alert character.
• Light
  Garrett can be spotted by any character, alert or non-alert, whether he is crouching or standing.

If Garrett is spotted and cannot hide in complete darkness, it is best to run away to a different room until the alert status has been cancelled.

Climbing Stairs

There are 2 methods to enable Garrett to climb up or down stairs. On most phones, diagonal movement keys are defined so that pressing the UPPER RIGHT key will move Garrett to the right in the same way as the RIGHT key does. However, if Garrett comes across a stairway leading up to the right, he will automatically move up it. The UPPER LEFT, LOWER LEFT and LOWER RIGHT keys work in a similar way. Some phones have joystick diagonals enabled and these can also be used to traverse stairs (see Typical Controls).

The other method to climb stairs is to press the ACTION key when the CLIMB STAIR icon appears, and then press the appropriate RIGHT or LEFT key to move up the stair.

In some locations, Garrett will automatically climb stairs. This is typically the case in areas where there is nowhere besides the stairs for Garrett to progress too.

Doors

Making progress through the level will frequently require the need to move from room to room by means of doors. These doors might be the end point of the level, or they may lead to a new area of the existing level. To use a door, move in front of it and when the LOOK/GO THROUGH DOOR icon appears, press the ACTION key.

Garrett will then look into the room before entering, giving you the chance decide if you wish to go in. By pressing the ACTION button again, Garrett will enter the room. Pressing any other button will cancel this process, and Garrett will remain where he was.

Picking Pockets

Garrett can pick anyone’s pocket as long as they haven’t spotted him. To pick a character’s pocket, Garrett must first crouch behind them while the character is stationary. If Garrett is in the correct position, a PICK POCKET icon will appear. When the PICK POCKET icon appears, press the ACTION key. Garrett will then attempt to pick the target’s pocket. For a pick pocket attempt to be successful, the target must stay still long enough for Garrett to clean out their pockets before they walk off!

Locks

Some doors or items will be locked to prevent access. Some of these locks will need a special key, but many can be picked using Garrett’s special thief lock-picks.

To pick a lock stand in front of it and press the ACTION key when the PICK LOCK icon appears. A number of tumblers will appear representing the locks barrels. A lock that has a greater number of tumblers is more difficult to pick.

Use the UP, DOWN, LEFT or RIGHT keys to pick each lock barrel in turn. When you get the right direction for a tumbler it will turn white. This process must be completed correctly in sequence for each barrel of the lock for it to be successfully picked.

If you can’t work out the combination, or if someone is coming and you need to run and hide, press the ACTION key to exit the Lock Pick mode.

Characters

There are two types of character in the game that Garrett will encounter, Civilians & Guards. Either can carry important items or have vital information that may help you in your quest. The Civilians will run away as soon as they spot Garrett. If they run toward a Guard, they will raise the alarm and the Guard will move to attack Garrett. Guards will automatically attack Garrett if they spot him, or are alerted to his presence and then find him.

Picking up Items

There are numerous items strewn throughout the game. Some of these items may be immediately useful, such as arrows or bombs, while some are vital mission items that must be found to complete the level, others are classed as ‘loot’ and can be sold at the Shop to buy supplies for Garrett’s next mission. Some items may be held by one of the Guards or Civilians in the level, so be sure to pick their pockets.

To pick up items in the game, simply walk Garrett over the item and he will automatically pick up anything that is of any use to him.

Pick up Characters

When Garrett knocks out a guard or civilian using one of the weapons at his disposal, the character’s body will remain in view if they are in a well lit area. If another character spots the body, the alarm will be raised. To prevent this from happening, it is necessary to hide the body in an unlit area. If Garrett is able to move a body, the PICK UP icon will appear above the body when Garrett stands over it. Position Garrett over the body and press the ACTION key to pick up the body. Use the LEFT or RIGHT key to carry the body to an unlit area. Drop the body by moving Garrett in the reverse direction using the LEFT or RIGHT key. Garrett can only carry the body in the direction he is facing. If he changes direction, he will drop the body.

Rooftops

Escaping the scene of your last crime and reaching safety is vital to Garrett’s progression. Using the Rooftops is the quickest route and provides the least chance of being spotted. Garrett knows several paths across the Rooftops to the Shop where he can pawn his loot. Start Garrett running by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT key. Once running, use the ACTION key to leap over damaging steam vents and the gaps between houses. If Garrett fails to make a jump, you will need to back up and start him running again. Depending on your performance in the Rooftop section, you may get a Loot Bonus to spend in the shop.

The Shop

Garrett will visit the shop after escaping from his last mission across the Rooftops. In the Shop, Heartless Perry will buy the collected loot at a fixed price and offer you the chance to restock your supplies. Select the items that you think will be useful, or save your money to get one of the more powerful items on sale at a later time. To select items, use the LEFT, RIGHT, UP or DOWN keys to move around the menu, and press ACTION to buy the highlighted item. To exit the shop, move to the Exit Shop icon and press the ACTION key. You will then progress to the next level of the game.

Interacting with the environment

Some areas may not be as they seem, so be sure to search each level carefully, as there may be secret rooms, or hidden doors to find.

Inventory

You have access to your inventory at all times. Pressing the UP and DOWN keys enables you to change the selected item displayed as an icon in the bottom left of the screen. Alongside the icon is a number that represents how many units of each item are left. To activate the selected item, press the ACTION key.

Blackjack

The Blackjack is used to knock out enemy characters before they are alerted to your presence or hinder your progress. You can use the Blackjack as many times as you want, but you will have to creep up behind a character to knock them out. If you use the Blackjack successfully, you will only need a single blow to knock out and disable a character. If you are discovered before you can use the Blackjack, you will need to hit them more than once to knock them out, and they may attack you or run for help before you can do this. Some guards may not go down with one hit, so do not rely on the Blackjack to solve every situation.

To use the Blackjack, press the ACTION key once to equip it, then again to swing it. While it is equipped, Garrett will sneak very slowly. To put the Blackjack away, simply double tap a direction to break into a run or choose the blank item in the inventory.

Arrows

You have 3 different types of arrow, namely the Water Arrow, the Noisemaker Arrow and the Broad Head Arrow.

To use an arrow, scroll to it in the inventory and press ACTION to draw Garrett’s bow. The bow will be aimed at the closest target in the direction you are facing. Press the LEFT or RIGHT key to select a different target. Once the correct target is selected, press the ACTION key to fire.

To cancel firing an arrow, press the UP or DOWN key, or alternatively wait a few seconds and Garrett will put the bow away.

• Water Arrow
  The Water Arrow is used to extinguish light sources such as wall torches and exposed lanterns. When a light source is extinguished, the area it was illuminating will now be in darkness, enabling Garrett to sneak through unseen. Nearby guards may become suspicious when torches go out, so be cautious.
• Noise Maker Arrow
  The Noise Maker Arrow is a non-combat arrow used to distract guards or civilians. The arrow will distract anybody close to its point of impact.
  This arrow does not have a target. You can only fire it to the left or right, by pressing ACTION when the scrolling target sight is in the desired location.
• Broadhead Arrow
  The Broadhead Arrow is a combat projectile used for ranged sniper attacks, and can be used to knock out any target. However, a target must be stationary for it to strike home correctly, so you will need to time your shot carefully.

Bombs

You have 2 different types of bomb, namely the Flash Bomb and the Gas Bomb.

When a bomb is selected using the ACTION key, it will immediately initiate the throwing sequence. A target sight will move across the screen away from Garrett in the direction he is facing. The target will move until it reaches the maximum throwing distance at which point the throwing sequence will automatically cancel. Pressing the ACTION key during the throwing sequence will throw the bomb to the point the target sight has reached.

• Flash Bombs
  This is an explosive device that temporarily blinds your enemy.
• Gas Bombs
  This is an area-effect explosive that creates a large cloud of poisonous gas. Any characters in the vicinity of the bomb explosion will be knocked out.

Health Potion

This is a liquid potion that you can drink to heal any damage you have taken during combat.

Selecting and activating the Health Potion by pressing the ACTION key will restore any health that Garrett has lost.

Mechanical Eye

This is an artificial eye that Garrett possesses. It allows you to scan ahead of Garrett’s position to check for any potential dangers. It will also show different areas of light and dark by highlighting the background in the same manner as if Garrett was walking through the area himself. Activate the Mechanical Eye by selecting it with the ACTION key, and use the LEFT or RIGHT keys to scan ahead of Garrett’s position.

Hints & Tips

Blue message boxes or white dialogue boxes will frequently pop up at the base of the screen to give you information on items you pick up, clues to solving puzzles, or hints on how to play, etc. Pay attention to these hints, as they may help you solve the mysteries of the Keeper’s quests.

Pausing the Game

The game can be paused at any time by pressing the PAUSE GAME key. When the game is paused a menu will be displayed that will give you the following options

Resume Game

Select Resume Game to go back to the game and continue from where you paused.

Map

Select the Map to view the layout of the current mission.

Objectives

Select Objectives to review the list of objectives you must complete in order to successfully complete the current level.

Restart Mission

Select to restart the current mission. Items and lives will be reset to the level they were at when you entered the level.

Quit

Select Quit to return to the main menu. From here, you can choose Quit again to exit the game completely. The game will be saved up to the beginning of the level you quit from.

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