A quick way to get around the game setting attached controllers to Player1 while not allowing you to remove Player0.
 
 

Instructions

It’s very simple, so I’ll get right to it
 
 
1) Start with your controller unplugged and get to the position selection screen.
 
 

 

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2) Use the arrow keys and Z to select a position to play.
 
 

 

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3) Click the “Start Match” button then plug in your controller.
 
 
 

Add/Remove Player Button Confusion

When I saw the add/remove player button at the top right of the character selection screen, I assumed it would let me remove any player I wanted. However, it seems like this is only used for when you want to play with two people on one keyboard. With a controller plugged in, the button does nothing. But without one, it will allow you to add or remove Player1, and the controls become:
 
 
Player0
 

Key	Action
Arrow Keys	Movement, block
Numpad 1	Jump serve, jump + spike
Numpad 2	Receive, spike serve, normal serve
Numpad 3	Slide

 
Player1
 

Key	Action
WASD	Movement, block
V	Jump serve, jump + spike
B	Receive, spike serve, normal serve
N	Slide

 
I don’t know what Player0’s controls become on keyboards without a number pad, but if anyone can find that out please let me know and I’ll add it to the guide.
 
 
 

Conclusion

I was pretty frustrated about the confusing settings and not being able to replay the story missions with a controller, which was the only negative I could find with this game. Then I stumbled across this stuff by chance and trial and error, so I hope it helps you out,
 
 

 
 
I hope you enjoy the Guide we share about The Spike – How to Play Singleplayer with a Controller; if you think we forget to add or we should add more information, please let us know via commenting below! See you soon!