It does something, the controller desactivate the rocket attack, which doesn't need to be deactivated cause it's really easy to avoid. For your deadly chain lighting problem, just look around you, the solution, if not obvious on first look, is here right before your eyes. Madscientist, for your melee problem, remember you're a low level not superman, it's a fucking giant robot with metal claws, just don't go hand-to-hand !!!