How to Play

QB Legend features intuitive controls designed to make the quarterback experience accessible while still offering depth for football enthusiasts. On desktop, you'll primarily use the following controls: WASD or Arrow Keys for moving your quarterback in the pocket or scrambling when necessary. Mouse movement to aim your passes - a targeting reticle shows where you're aiming. Left mouse button to throw the pass, with the power determined by how long you hold the button. Right mouse button to pump fake, which can freeze defenders. Spacebar to sprint when scrambling out of the pocket. Number keys (1-9) for selecting different receivers when reading the defense. Tab key to call audibles at the line of scrimmage when you spot defensive weaknesses. E key to execute special moves like stiff arms or slides when running. On mobile devices, the touch controls are adapted for smaller screens: Virtual joystick on the left side for quarterback movement. Tap on receivers to select them as targets. Hold and release on the right side of the screen to throw passes, with power determined by how long you hold. Swipe gestures for special moves when scrambling. When you first start the game, you'll go through a tutorial that introduces the basic mechanics of quarterbacking. This includes: How to read the defense before the snap. How to progress through your receiver options. How to time your throws for maximum effectiveness. How to avoid sacks and extend plays when protection breaks down. The main game modes include: Quick Play lets you jump straight into a game with pre-selected teams. Career Mode is the heart of the experience, where you create your quarterback and progress from rookie to legend over multiple seasons. Challenge Mode presents specific scenarios (like leading a comeback with 2 minutes left) that test your quarterbacking skills in pressure situations. Practice Mode allows you to work on specific plays or skills without the pressure of a full game. In Career Mode, you'll start by creating your quarterback, choosing physical attributes, playing style (pocket passer, scrambler, field general, etc.), and initial skill allocations. As you play games, you'll earn experience points based on your performance - completing passes, throwing touchdowns, winning games, and achieving statistical milestones all contribute to your development. These points can be spent to improve various attributes: Arm Strength affects how far you can throw and how well you can drive the ball into tight windows. Accuracy determines how precisely you can place the ball where you aim. Awareness impacts your ability to read defenses and make quick decisions. Agility affects your movement in the pocket and scrambling ability. Leadership influences how well your teammates perform around you. Between games, you'll manage your quarterback's training, endorsements, and team relationships, all of which affect your career trajectory. The gameplay itself focuses on realistic quarterback play: Pre-snap, you'll need to identify the defensive coverage (man vs. zone), spot potential blitzers, and make adjustments if necessary. After the snap, you'll need to go through your progression reads, finding the open receiver while avoiding pressure from the defense. Timing is crucial - throwing too early or too late can result in incompletions or interceptions. Ball placement matters - leading receivers away from defenders, throwing high passes to tall receivers, or placing the ball where only your player can catch it. For beginners, here are some tips to get started: Start with the tutorial and practice mode to get comfortable with the passing mechanics. Begin your career on a lower difficulty setting until you understand how to read defenses. Short, quick passes are easier to complete than deep throws - build confidence with high-percentage plays. Don't be afraid to throw the ball away when no one is open - avoiding interceptions is crucial. Use the pocket to your advantage - step up to avoid edge rushers and buy yourself more time. As you become more experienced, you can explore more advanced techniques: Look off defenders by focusing your gaze on one receiver before throwing to another. Use pump fakes to get defenders to commit, opening up receivers. Master the touch pass for throwing over linebackers but under safeties. Develop a feel for when to scramble versus when to stay in the pocket. The game includes a comprehensive statistics system that tracks your performance across all aspects of quarterbacking, allowing you to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Remember that being a successful quarterback is about decision-making as much as physical skills - reading the defense correctly and choosing the right receiver is often more important than having a cannon for an arm!