def read_dkc_progress(save_file_path): # Known offsets for SF8E01 (NTSC-U) - example only level_flags_offset = 0x1A4F # 1 byte per level, bitmask for beaten/KONG/pieces with open(save_file_path, 'rb') as f: f.seek(level_flags_offset) data = f.read(0x80) # 128 levels max return data
The SF8E01 ID is more than just a serial number; it denotes the specific regional version of the game. For players in North America, this version provides the native 60Hz output required for the smoothest possible animation. Because Donkey Kong Country Returns relies heavily on "twitch" reflexes, the NTSC-U version is often preferred by speedrunners and hardcore fans for its consistent frame delivery compared to the 50Hz PAL alternatives. Donkey Kong Country Returns -WBFS- -SF8E01- -NT...