Steam fix
To fix the Umbrella Bug 1) Go into your default config file found by Program files - Origin Games - Alice Madness Returns - The Complete Collection - Game - Alice2 - AliceGame - Config. Alice: Madness Returns Wiki Guide Table of Contents. Use your umbrella to deflect their fire balls and send them right back at it. The Menacing Ruin will use it's other black arms to block.
Alice: Madness Returns is a Platformer with a crazy re-imagining of Alice in Wonderland's various stories. If you ever find yourself lost, this guide will help you find your way. Not only will this guide help you find your way, but we will help you find all collectibles hidden throughout the game.
- Find the config directory of the game, for example in Steam: C:Program Files (x86)SteamSteamAppscommonAlice Madness ReturnsAliceGameConfig
- Make a copy of the DefaultInput.ini (for backup purposes) and open it (the original) in Notepad
- Find the line: Key_Block = TriggerBlock (Because of whitespace, a search for just Key_Block is recommended)
- Change it to this: Key_Block = TriggerBlock true | OnRelease TriggerBlock false
- Save your changes and close out of the config file.
- Start the game; no need to change any key bindings ingame, your block key should now work.
Origin fix
- Find the folder: Origin GamesAlice Madness Returns – The Complete CollectionGameAlice2AliceGameConfigDefault Input
- Find the line: +Bindings=(Name=”E”,Command=”TriggerBlock true | OnRelease TriggerBlock false”)
- Change the E to whichever letter you want to be block.
- Save your changes and close out of the config file.
- Start the game; go to the configure controls option in game; reset controls to default. Since default for block is now the key you assigned in the config the default controls will reflect this; you can now change the remaining controls to your preference.
Source: http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Alice:_Madness_Returns#Umbrella_Item_Bug