key_cuu = up arrow key; key_cud = down arrow key; key_cul = left arrow key; key_cur = right arrow key;
Look in the manual for other key configurations.
As to your graphical things, I don't know, but if it's the shadows, it's a possible known issue (but I may be thinking of something else).
"You level up the fastest and easiest if you do things at your own level and no higher or lower" - useful tip
My 2D game - release on Jun 13th; My tutorials