I'm wondering what the limitations are in regard to emulation and this game?

I've read that stuff like BizHawk tends to be allowed usually since it emulates the hardware well?

And also SNES vs other versions of the game? Are we forced to use SNES or can we roll with any console?

Bizhawk is the gold standard. Recent versions of SNES 9x and BSNES are also picks you can't go wrong with - anything with a high amount of accuracy.

I'd assume any officially released version of the game is fine. Bear in mind that PS1 and Saturn versions are likely much slower due to loads, though both might allow for RNG manipulation within stages.

I'm honestly not sure about the Nintendo Power Kiosk version of this game though. The one with in level saves on the SFC/SNES. It is an official release, but it's very obscure. I've been toying with it myself in order to manipulate RNG within stages.

Show FPS for any Emulator runs that are submitted. Use the most accurate Emulators (any emulators that run faster then actual hardware not allowed)