This isn't too diff-HOLY SHIT ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME?
Yeah, this is certainly a lot harder than usual. First of all, he takes five hits instead of the usual four. Did you ever have to aim when you spun the rocks at him in the original version? I can't remember. As for any other changes, well, just watch.
Also, notice how his symbol on the world map doesn't show up before you've beaten him.
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