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Why boss fights never let you feel comfortable

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It is surprisingly hard to win a battle when the music is actively giving you asthma. Composers often use asymmetrical time signatures during major encounters, creating a jagged, unpredictable beat that prevents you from settling into a comfortable groove and forces you into a state of perpetual unease.

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