Using Xbox One controller. I need to take frequent breaks since the joints in my thumb hurts due to contantly hitting of the A button. I wish it was possible to remap the key to something like RB or RT. I need to remind myself to press the A button in a certain, different, way from how I usually press it in other games. Anyone else experiencing this?

I'm at level 5-11 at the moment.

I'm using a ds4 and yeah, I've noticed more pain than usuall while playing. I think it has to do with the beats having so much oomf behind them that I just instinctively want to just jam down on each button press. I need to remind myself to keep a feather touch.

I tried figuring out what I do wrong. I think it's because I usually hold my thumb over X button at all times, and hitting A with the lower joint part of the thumb. If I instead press with thumb straight down on A button it feels better Also, @riptheveins definitely in combination with hitting the button too hard has got to do with it. Didn't think of that.

I am definitely experiencing pain in my right thumb from only pressing X and think if they just let you use any face button that'd alleviate most of my problems. I, too, have to force myself to press X differently than I normally would after a while because of discomfort. I'm on PC so I could just use the keyboard, but I got this brand new 4k TV and this is one of the only games that actually runs in 4k at 60fps...so I'm stuck with awkward thumb pain or placement. Only really negative thing I have to say about the game, they really ought to just let you use every button since it only uses one, unless something is introduced after level 5 that I'm not aware of.

Yeah remapping was requested on the steam discussion boards and they might do it. They implemented a quick restart which was a godsend.

But yeah bumper might be better though it might not help as much as you'd think. I remember my hand cramping up the first time I played Dark Souls because I kept holding my shield up.