Situation Command

The Situation Command is a mechanic introduced in Kingdom Hearts 0.2 Birth By Sleep -A Fragmentary Passage. It is a combat-sensitive command activated with that bears similarities to the Reaction Command mechanic while retaining elements from the previously-introduced Command Gauge system.

Mechanics
Situation Commands are context-sensitive commands that are unlocked through battle performance. By engaging in combat, arrow-shaped markers appear above the Command Menu. When sufficient damage is inflicted while at three markers, the markers are dispensed and Situation Commands appear above the Command Menu, alongside a timer next to them indicating how long the player has until the Command disappears.

The Situation Commands that appear are based on the player's battle style when acquiring markers, and can vary from powerful finishing attacks to Style Changes. A highly-varied battle style can also unlock multiple Situation Commands simultaneously, allowing the player to unleash several powerful moves in rapid succession. When multiple Situation Commands appear at once, the player can scroll between them like a regular Command and trigger the highlighted Situation Command with.