We're putting a lot of time into determining what a good set of default control schemes looks like, but we also know there is no perfect or «best» mapping. (twingalaxies.com)
Personally, I didn't like default controls that this game uses and would recommend switching to an alternative (aiming with analog stick) option. (metacritic.com)
The Shadow and the Flame's default control setting is entirely swipe - based, but if that doesn't suit you may enable a D - pad and action buttons that can be positioned to your liking. (slidetoplay.com)