Carnal Instinct: Consumables Bug (Workarounds)

The problem

I play for the story (actually the world exploration) and combat is not a pleasure. Since the update the Z, X, and C keys are non-functional while trying to hack away at the zombies so I can get by. After dying from this bug, the menu refuses to allow any selection to process other than "continue."

What players suggest

You do know that since a few updates ago you can't drink the potions during combat, right? You can, however, eat petrified hearts during combat. I try to keep Osirup in the Z slot, Distilled Osirup in the X slot, and petrified hearts in the C slot. If all you have is potions, you need to run or Blink away from the fight so you can drink Osirup.

Sorry you feel that way. Loading at the nearest campfire instead of where you saved is annoying, but it's not so bad if you just save by a campfire. You also generally load where you saved if you save in a cave, dungeon, castle or the like, and you always respawn there if you die in one. Except for the boss fights, you can usually run away from the zombies. One of them may chase you, but that's…