Castlevania PoR - change character button won't work, can't change characters

[Thraxen]

I've tried mapping the switch button to a different button, still doesn't work on new button. But the old button works for the new command. I can have them tag a long, use spells, but cannot switch from the dude to the chick. PLEASE HELP!!!!

[EckyThump]

Weird. You didn't somehow manage to miss the Change Cube right at the beginning? Although I'm not sure how it'd be possible, if it can even be jumped over.

Is it possible to deactivate that relic through the Relics menu? Could that be the issue?

[Thraxen]

I totally turned off the relic by mistake. Unsure how. I figured it out like 5 minutes after posting this but couldn't figure out how to delete. Also, thought I might leave it up if someone else makes the bonehead mistake.