Why are japanese games faster?

Why do speedrunners play Mario 64
Mario 64
Super Mario 64 is a platform game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo 64. It was released in Japan and North America in 1996 and PAL regions in 1997. It is the first Super Mario game to feature 3D gameplay, combining traditional Super Mario gameplay, visual style, and characters in a large open world.
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japanese? Japanese text requires fewer characters than languages using the Roman alphabet, so it requires fewer text boxes/screens. The Japanese version is often faster for that reason alone, and can be a big time save in text-heavy games.

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2023-08-21 10:25:50

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Do japanese games work on wii?
Nintendo Wii, Wii U, and 3DS
Both are region-locked, so by default an American console will not play Japanese games.
2024-01-03 08:39:01

Does the xbox one s load games faster?
Faster load times
The Xbox Velocity Architecture combines a custom SSD and integrated software to greatly decrease load times both in and out of games, meaning you spend more time playing and less time waiting.
2023-12-15 09:49:29

Can i use japanese games on my switch?
With the exception of systems and game cards distributed in the Chinese region, Nintendo Switch game cards are not region locked.
2023-10-04 03:31:44

Does clearing cache make games faster?
Clearing the cache will delete all temporary data that games and apps use to run faster.
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