Simple question. Are there any differences between the psx and sfc versions of this game, and do these differences affect the run? if so, how?

We have running ability from the start in the PSX version, so when we get Thief ability, we get 4x speed. So movement is more precarious in the PSX version I'd say. Other than that, load times for menus/battles are far slower than the SNES translation. I think at least under 4:25 is possible for PSX version, so it's not that much slower. Route-wise, I've been learning Zinfogel's Dragon Power route with no issues so far, steproute wise too. So it's same game other than running speed and slow loading times for certain parts.