When playing the game on a television, you will have to use the WiiU gamepad to select items and switch between the map, item screen and key-item screen. Though this is incredibly handy, sometimes this causes trouble when trying to maneuver Shantae and select a item to use during intense fights that require concentration. For times like these, simply pause the game and switch the play-mode to the WiiU gamepad. While in this mode, when you press the + button you are able to pause the current game and go to your item menu to which you can equip what you need, then jump back into the fray exactly where you paused it.