Inside Silpheed's Compression Revolution: How Developers Pushed Sega CD to Its Limits

Fabien Sanglard's technical analysis of Silpheed reveals the sophisticated compression techniques that enabled full-motion video on the constrained Sega CD hardware. Understanding these solutions provides insights into how hardware limitations drove algorithmic innovation in the early 1990s, lessons that remain relevant for developers optimizing performance in resource-constrained environments. This deep dive illustrates the ingenuity required to deliver cinematic gaming experiences within severe technical constraints.