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NEC PC-Engine/SuperGrafx => PC Engine/SuperGrafx Discussion => Topic started by: Mathius on August 25, 2016, 05:55:00 PM

Title: Popful Mail ACD/Super CD Differences?
Post by: Mathius on August 25, 2016, 05:55:00 PM

I just picked up the PC Engine version of this game to compliment my Sega CD copy of this charming game. I can't seem to find anywhere on the web that gives an explanation of the improvements the Arcade Card provides over the Super CD. Will anyone please shed some light on this for me?

Love and thanks, my brothers. :)

Title: Re: Popful Mail ACD/Super CD Differences?
Post by: esteban on August 25, 2016, 07:10:10 PM

Did Black_Tiger post about fewer individual loads...streamlining the overall cinema experience  (less pauses between sequences)...

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Title: Re: Popful Mail ACD/Super CD Differences?
Post by: Digi.k on August 25, 2016, 11:28:23 PM

The intro cut scene has about approximately 6-7 seconds of  extra blank screen on the super CD card.

Title: Re: Popful Mail ACD/Super CD Differences?
Post by: Bonknuts on August 26, 2016, 11:05:30 AM

I played it with and without (on the real system). I couldn't tell a difference. If I were to guess though, probably cinemas? Basically shorter load times between game segments, like Gulliver Boy.

Title: Re: Popful Mail ACD/Super CD Differences?
Post by: Mathius on August 26, 2016, 11:18:50 AM

Quote from: Bonknuts on August 26, 2016, 11:05:30 AM

I played it with and without (on the real system). I couldn't tell a difference. If I were to guess though, probably cinemas? Basically shorter load times between game segments, like Gulliver Boy.

Thanks guys!

^^I didn't see much difference either but wanted to make sure since NEC felt compelled to stamp the Arcade Card logo on the case as a selling point.

Esty, would those BT posts have been in the Comparison thread? I remember we did Popful Mail but couldn't remember if we discussed the ACD.