Colossal Kaiju Combat is built off the Spigot Engine - developed by Pipeworks to power all of their console games. It uses DirectX9 as the core of the input/output system.

Some computers use a pre-install version of DX11 which skips a few of the essential DX9 files which are normally present. When this is the case, the Spigot Engine won't even be able to start - you'll double-click on the CKC icon or Steam launcher - and nothing will happen.

Fortunately, there is a very easy & safe solution to this problem. You can use the DirectX installer on Microsoft's webpage to repair your DirectX files. Specifically, you need this one:

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35

DirectX is part of the core windows files dealing with video & audio output - this installer is entirely safe for anyone to run.

Because CKC is built from a console-specific engine (Spigot) it requires controller input.

We at Sunstone Games can't possibly test against every make & model of controller -so we're relying on our players to let us know when a specific controller type works or doesn't.

Right now, we have confirmed that the following controllers work perfectly with no configuration:

• Wired Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers.
  
• Wireless Microsoft Xbox 360 controllers. (Requires an adapter for your PC to connect.)
  
• PS2 Dualshock controllers. (Requires a cord adapter.)
  
• PS4 Dualshock controllers.

The following controllers function, but have incorrectly mapped buttons. We are actively working to address these brands:

• Logitech-brand Xbox 360 controllers.
  
• Afterglow-brand Xbox 360 controllers.
  
• Xbox1 controllers.
  
• Hori Gem EX controllers.

PS3 controllers have been receiving mixed reports - we will continue to investigate this issue. Many players are using them without trouble, but many players are having difficulty getting them to connect to the game.

If you have a controller type which is not listed here - please tell us whether it works or not at the Controller Data Roundup thread!

At the present time, we do NOT support keyboard controls.

It is fairly straight-forward to implement keyboard controls for one player, but in our experience it provides a very unsatisfying feel while playing. We are continuing to look into options which will give all of you the customization you want without diminishing the quality of the game.