That makes sense. Initially, it seemed like it would take a long time, but in reality, it's not that long.
I understand the disc image was created to make life easier for emulator users, but it would be great if there was a version that worked on a real Amiga CD32. In a subsequent comment, I included a link to a video comparing the game's performance when the CD-ROM drive is set to 2x speed. This game isn't far to running well on a real CD32. Perhaps, like in the game "Microcosm," two stripes with a graphic of the ship's cockpit could be placed at the top and bottom of the screen, reducing the animation resolution. A switch could also be added to the game menu to enable 2x speed in the CD-ROM drive (your game works at 1x speed).
Best regards,
Maciek