[DanBC]

That's true, but it's something I hate about games. Having to learn a different button layout for every game is really frustrating.

[ktizo]

You can't have a consistent button layout across all games though, as there is far too wide a variety of different functions to be mapped to.

Also, by having the attitude that the user is willing to invest time learning how to use the game, there is far more experimentation in interface styles being done.