KH2FM HD No X Button -- Roxas vs Axel (Critical Mode, Boss #1)
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Welcome to my newest project! I'll be fighting every boss in 2FM without the X button. At least, all the ones where that's possible, which is why I started with this Axel fight.
Dual-wield Roxas apparently has combos on the Square button, like Valor Form. I thought that was pretty neat, considering you get to use Dual-wield Roxas exactly one time. Of course, I found this out *while fighting the boss* so I got hit several times while I was trying to figure out how the combos worked. (sigh)
Attempts: 1
Difficulty: 2/10
FAQ:
Q: Why aren't you using the X Button?
A: To force myself to play differently and examine other options the game gives me.
Q: Why not Level 1 No X Button?
A: I'm not confident I'd even finish the run anytime soon. Also, I'd rather show something that most players could conceivably do without tearing their hair out.
Q: If it's not Level 1, can't you just grind to take away all the challenge?
A: Nope. I'm capping my level at the lowest displayed level of any incomplete world. I will also be fighting Absent Silhouettes at the appropriate battle levels. Except Zexion. Frick Zexion.
Q: But you used the X button shortcut!
A: Damn right I did. I'm restricting myself enough by disallowing the X button. It's really more of a "No Command Menu" run anyway. No X Button just sounds cooler, even though strictly speaking it limits me less.
Q: Which bosses are impossible without the X button?
A: As of right now, Twilight Thorn, Axel I, Boat Pete, Luxord, and Data Luxord are all impossible without the X Button. The last two are possible if I can DM skip.
This challenge run was inspired by Pannenkoek's A Button Challenge in Super Mario 64. Go check him out if you like that game!