i was considering learning this for the 12 hour challenge and i noticed that jp is used, are there any version differences between jp and us? (outside of text speeds i'm assuming)
There are a few tricks actually this video is of Mr_Shasta playing it at SGDQ in 2015 but other than that no i don't think there is much difference.
Japanese version saves a minute over the English version mostly because of 2 things:
- It allows you to just go straight to the elevator in Subterranean without completing the room normally, saving around 30-45 seconds
- It allows you to use the elevator in Alinos near the 1st Slench fight on your 3rd escape from that area
The English version can't do either of those. Other than that I haven't noticed any other difference between each version. Thankfully as well you can get a cheap copy of the Japanese version of this game here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B0002FQD72/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&condition=used&qid=1434765257&sr=8-2
Sorry for late response. Hoped this helped someone!
From my knowledge there a re only 2 different versions so far: -First edition US -Everything else including Japanese, PAL and US later releases (Japanese obviously has the shortest textbox)
Currently version difference counter balance themselves and I would say there is only a very tiny advantage using Japanese for any% and none for All items.
As stated by Mr_Shasta you don't have to shoot targets in JPN and PAL version but on the other hand the elevator actually waits for you instead of following a cyclic pattern (saving around 10 seconds)
US version also allow Weavel skip and basically the entire Alinos 1 escape but on the other hand the teleporter can't be used later for Alinos 2 escape
Hopes it's a bit more clear. If you have any question feel free to ask
