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The A Button lets Mario jump. | The A Button lets Mario jump. | ||
While jumping ''is'' fundamental in ''normal play'', without using the joystick, the A button only lets Mario jump ''in place'' | While jumping ''is'' fundamental in ''normal play'', without using the joystick, the A button only lets Mario jump ''in place and'' therefore ''can't'' be used to control Mario in a useful way. | ||
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'''The B Button''' | '''The B Button''' | ||
The B Button lets Mario punch. | The B Button lets Mario punch in water or on land and throw an object while holding it. | ||
Punching moves Mario forward slightly | Punching moves Mario forward slightly and therefore ''can'' be used to control Mario in a useful way because punching lets him move around. | ||
Even though the B Button is the only usable button in the ''One Button Challenge'' that actually allows us to collect stars, it still presents ''tons'' of restrictions. | Even though the B Button is the only usable button in the ''One Button Challenge'' that actually allows us to collect stars, it still presents ''tons'' of restrictions. | ||
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The Z Button lets Mario crouch. | The Z Button lets Mario crouch. | ||
While crouching can let Mario backflip, (which we can't do with just the Z Button) and crawl | While crouching can let Mario backflip, (which we can't do with just the Z Button) and crawl. (which we can't do without using the joystick) We ''can't'' do any of these when restricted to just one button, and therefore the Z Button ''can't'' be used to control Mario in a useful way. | ||
==Disadvantages== | ==Disadvantages== | ||
Because we can only use one button, there are a '''ton''' of disadvantages and restrictions involved using this playstyle. | Because we can only use one button, there are a '''ton''' of disadvantages and restrictions involved using this playstyle. | ||
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- Our only reliable method of moving forward (i.e. punching) is ''extremely'' slow, which leaves Mario vulnerable to enemies and other obstacles that would normally be simple to avoid with all the buttons. | - Our only reliable method of moving forward (i.e. punching) is ''extremely'' slow, which leaves Mario vulnerable to enemies and other obstacles that would normally be simple to avoid with all the buttons. | ||
- Mario can only move ''forward'', not backwards. | - Mario can only move ''forward'' with just the B button, not backwards. | ||
- Vertical movement can only be done in ''specific circumstances''. | - Vertical movement can only be done in ''specific circumstances''. | ||
- Mario | - Mario can only turn in specific situations. (e.g. getting hit by an enemy) | ||
- Mario can only go up slopes in specific circumstances. (e.g. being burned and running up a slope) | - Mario can only go up slopes in specific circumstances. (e.g. being burned and running up a slope) | ||