About Effin Santa
Those Santa suits aren't there for a friendly visit. Effin Santa is a shooting game about stopping armed enemies wearing the familiar red outfit. You aim into the scene rather than steering a character around it, picking out a target and taking the shot with the mouse.
The scope gives you another way to look at a distant enemy, but it doesn't reload the weapon for you. That is a separate job, and forgetting it is an easy way to find yourself clicking with nothing useful happening. Keep track of what is in front of you, take a deliberate shot and use a quiet moment to get ready for the next target.
How to play Effin Santa
Stop the hostile targets in the scene and complete the shooting objective.
- Start a mission and look over the scene. Find an enemy before committing to a shot.
- Move the mouse to place your aim, then left-click to fire. Use Space when you want the scope.
- Press R to reload when needed. Check the scene again after dealing with a target rather than assuming the job is finished.
Controls
| Input | Action |
|---|---|
| Mouse movement | Aim. |
| Left mouse button | Shoot. |
| Space bar | Use the scope. |
| R | Reload the weapon. |
Click or tap inside the game before using the keyboard. The fullscreen button below the player gives you more room; the restart button reloads the game.
Tips for a better round
- If a shot doesn't happen, check whether you need to reload before changing your aim repeatedly.
- The scope is useful for a small target. Remember to keep an eye on the rest of the scene too; staring at one spot can make you miss what is happening elsewhere.
Questions about Effin Santa
Is the player driving or moving through the level?
The listed controls are for aiming, firing, reloading and using the scope. This is a scene-based shooter.
Why are the enemies wearing Santa clothes?
That disguise is the game's Christmas-themed premise. They are hostile targets, not a gift-delivery objective.
