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One guy optimized Mario 64 to run at 60FPS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_rzYnXEQlE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_rzYnXEQlE

• anthk 2y ago
  Mario 64 on the N64 was build without -O2 flags. Maybe with -O0 or even -g. After a simple compiler switch, the speed skyrocketed.
  • syndeo 2y ago
    And from what I understand, it’s not due to incompetence; rather, it’s due to not yet having confidence that those optimizers wouldn’t introduce bugs. The SDK and toolchain were very new; SM64’s development itself parallels that of the dev toolchain. So, better safe than sorry, especially with a pack-in launch title.
  • ThatPlayer 2y ago
    Kaze, who did that 60FPS optimization, has commented on other videos about how the CPU isn't fully utilized anyways, so -O2 doesn't make too much a difference in most scenarios. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_gdOKSTaxM&lc=UgyhTG4Ol46Rr9GOZNB4AaABAg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_gdOKSTaxM&lc=UgyhTG4Ol46Rr... His comment, not the video.
    • anthk 2y ago
      Ah, TIL, thanks.