Hello! I'm preparing to run this game. In my research, I've noticed that the Saturn version has different load screens and times. Since the game is unable to compete with the PS1 version directly in that regard, do you think the board should be split?

(Edit: by "load screens" I mean not only the obvious ones... PS1 has an animated crow, Saturn does not and takes longer... but also on screen transitions between areas, a lot of the time the Saturn version hangs and loads mid-level.)

God this game really is awful isn't it? I'm down to make a split, Although we currently have 0 runners who aren't me so it might look a bit weird

I'm going to be (hopefully) attempting runs tonight. I'm planning on running the Saturn version but I do have the PS1 and PC versions on standby.

Yes, this game is awful. Your run was great to watch though! Giraffe mode FTW

(Edit: I'll submit under any% and leave it up to you, either way I appreciate you!)

(Edit #2: Runs won't be tonight. But very soon!)

Ok now that my Trial has been completed, I'll leave my final thoughts here if anyone is interested for the future:

-The PS1 version is vastly superior to the Saturn version, but that's not saying much. Controls better, music and graphics are slightly better, and the loading screens are faster... Except.
-If you play the Saturn version, every time the camera shifts, the game loads. On PS1 those transitions are almost instantaneous, on Saturn they take 1-3 seconds. But on actual loading screens, it's even at worst, and possibly faster on Saturn.
-PS1 version has 10 passwords, Saturn has 9. The game area from the Boat to the 2nd boss is a marathon with no checkpoints, and a 15-20 minute time loss if you die.
-I can't speak for the PC version but it does intrigue me... But as I'm done with this game forever I wanted to share these thoughts before I drop the mic.