If not, then forget about the joystick. A mouse and a keyboard are all you need. As you play, the game will instruct you on which keys do what. If you like, you can check from the Options menu at any time (or rebind the keys if you prefer a different setup).
ok i got another question i've been asking ( but got no answers) what are the controls for the predator, alien, and marine. if i buy the game do i have to get anything else (something about a joystick, do i really need it). K thanks guys
also, dont be afraid of anything, just extremely cautious. aliens are aliens, there wont be ghost to haunt you(if preds dont count) so keep yourself togeter when shit hits the fan.
Remember to get the Savior patch if you'd like to play online.
For single player, if you expect an alien to come around a corner, it will. There is likely a few behind you as well. Aliens were unpredictable, sort of, in the first game. In the second, it's all scripted.