One thing to add is that the SNES have color maths that you can do with 2 layers. So it is not really a transparency effect, more a color effect with several limitations. Also you could only rotate ONE background layer. So yeah, it is good but it also come with limitations. The Mega Drive was just a straightforward hardware, better to develop for and it was indeed fast.
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He was one of my main inspirations to jump on the homebrew community. Will be missed! Rest in peace GF64.
Re: Gunstar Heroes Developer Treasure On Why Mega Drive Is Better Than SNES
One thing to add is that the SNES have color maths that you can do with 2 layers. So it is not really a transparency effect, more a color effect with several limitations. Also you could only rotate ONE background layer. So yeah, it is good but it also come with limitations.
The Mega Drive was just a straightforward hardware, better to develop for and it was indeed fast.