Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Economy got ya down, champ? Need 7 bosses in your game but you can only afford 4? Is everyone making fun of your palette swap? What if I let you in on some secret techniques to make your bosses stretch a little further? Don’t tell nobody.

Reusing a boss fight in the same game takes a delicate touch. But, know what to focus on, and you might just save yourself a ton of time and money, and make your game more memorable along the way. Today, we’re talking about Boss Fight Recycling!

Featuring:
God of War 2018
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword (better edition)
Ace Combat 5
Punch-Out (Wii)
Yakuza Kiwami (kiwami means extreme)
Megaman Battle Network
Megaman Star Force
Final Fantasy XIV

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