After the shorter playthroughs of X3 and X4 due to their relative easiness, Mega Man X5 should take me much longer, meaning a beefier stream, too! Starting with X5, the games also have difficulty options, and since I’m insane, of course I am going to play on the hardest setting. A minimalist run as Zero would actually be considerably more comfortable, so we’re going for X.
What ”minimalist” entails:
– Maverick weapons aren’t allowed unless strictly necessary
– Using unarmored X, except for the opening stage
– No collecting of health upgrades or any of the various Tanks
– No use of Parts; always choose ”Energy +” instead of ”Life +”