R1 for critical hit?

[cloud21zidane16]

Yep Squall and Seifer only as said, its a cool little feature

[DarkBahamut]

Only for gunblade users (Squall and Siefer only), when you press R1 with correct timing, the attack does 50% more damage. Squall also uses R1 for his limit break, Renzokuken.

X+O is Punch Rush (I think, I don't wanna research or play the game right now), an attack in Zell's Limit Break, Duel.

All characters can get critical hits, which doubles the attack damage, depending on your luck junctioning. Except, Squall and Siefer just have that additional R1 move...

Btw, Irvine only uses R1 in battle, besides escaping/fleeing, for his limit break, Shot.

P.S. I hope I could help.

[Heath]

I always forgot to do it for years and years which was rather silly of me. When playing through FFVIII again last year though, I remember making a point of always trying to get the extra damage.