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not havin' an easy go of it. do we or don't we need to mount the iso, /w or /w0 an emulated disc drive? danke.
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KASUMI6523 May. 2025
French : https://www.abandonware-france.org/ltf_abandon/ltf_jeu.php?id=1367&fic=liens
Italian : https://archive.org/download/redump_pc_M/Mech%20Commander%20%28Italy%29.7z
Japanese : https://archive.org/download/redump_pc_M/Mech%20Commander%20%28Japan%29.7z
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lsdjkfnkjandgs23 May. 2025
just how many other things do I have to download and install just so I can play this game? seems like having to download and run more than 1 other program just to run this is insane
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Miri R.14 Mar. 2025
For the person wondering about the NRG file - it's a disc image like a ISO. You need a program like Daemon Tools to run it properly
3
TrueVision04 Jan. 2025
Confirmed still working on win11, make sure you follow advice below from "Silver". also if you have multiple screens set them to Duplicate rather than extend. and also set res to 1080p - that is what worked for me.
0
Squidcv4103 Nov. 2024
I have DL'd the file, but all I see in the folder is... Mechcom_gold.nrg
how does this run? I see nothing in this to run a game. thanks, Squidcv41
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Mr. Keeping up with the Times14 Aug. 2024
Though I do find some tips for booting up Mechcommander for Windows 10, how different would it be for Windows 11?
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silver07 Feb. 2024
Top comment
Ok, here is how to run Mech Commander Gold with Expansion or even the Rizz mod.
This will fix all your game problems with using Windows 10 and high resolution monitors such as mouse scrolling issue or the lack of video.
Go into the game folder and choose the .exe with the resolution you want, like MC1024x900.exe or MCG.exe
Now right click on "Properties" - "Compatibility" - Select "Windows 95"
The next step is very important:
"Change high DPI settings, enable Use this setting to fix scaling for this program."
and then - enable "Override high DPI scaling behavior"- "Application"
The last settings fixes the mouse scroll issue of Windows 10 when using high resolution monitors.
Enjoy!
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kurple27 Jan. 2024
If you're crashing with EXCEPTION ACCESS VIOLATION at 0x006B9B20 here the fix: Create a shortcut of the MCX.EXE or MCX ####x###.exe (high resolution mod) Add the following compatibility tab settings to your MCX.exe shortcut: Run this program in compatibility mode Windows 95 Run in 256 colors. Disable desktop composition (to get around the corrupted textures glitch) Run this program as an administrator Run the game from the shortcut
l Resolution = 1 ^ The l next to Resolution is a lowercase L not an I (as in eye) Also make absolutely sure you don't forget to go into Properties and check the box 'read only' In fact you might have to uncheck this before editing and then reapply AFTER editing the file. The game will not run the changes without 'read only' selected.
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Skymonkey4213 Aug. 2023
@BREAK XIII The zoom in and out is very limited. YOU pretty much have to configure the PREFS.cfg file by Right clicking it, Open with Notepad.
The file pref.cfg is located in the root directory of your MCX installation (e.g. C:\Program Files\MCX\prefs.cfg) Set resolution=3 to change resolution to 1280×1024. On the line before “FITend” add the following (if you don’t have it already): l Resolution=3 Different numbers here represent the different available resolutions: 0 - 640×480 1 - 800×600 2 - 1024×768 3 - 1280×1024 Note – This will only affect your in-game resolution. The menu resolution will remain unchanged! Note – Setting the resolution higher than what is supported by your monitor will cause the game to crash!
DO NOT rely on resolution 3, it is very buggy and game crashes ALOT. Resolution 2 is iffy, you may have some success but it will randomly crash. The safest and most stable resolution setting is Resolution 1 (600 x 800) Never had it crash.
Everything works but I can't pan/scroll the camera. Someone recommended changing the resolution but no dice on that. Anyone got a fix????
3
Tirendash25 Jun. 2023
Sadly crashes after trying to launch the first mission, can't get it to reopen afterwards.
1
ChiknSpectre08 Mar. 2023
Your English version of the ISO is the wrong file in the Zip. It's actually the MechCommander Gold Expansion disc.
1
Skymonkey4206 Jan. 2023
If attempting to install on modern systems this game will not install through the setup file if the Windows Os goes past windows XP.
However, The cool thing with this game is you don’t have to! You can just copy ALL the folders and files out of the NRG file (or off of your own purchased MCG CD) to whatever folder you want. I was really amazed to find out at this game is that flexible for installation.
It is important to know. The .NRG file is a NERO Burning Rom file. Nero is a software that was commonly used for burning cds (from the old days). It’s basically Nero’s version of an .ISO file. When Nero copies the files it creates an .NRG image file before it burns that data onto a CD. If you download and use a software called “7-zip” it not only opens compressed files, but it also has the option to open NRG file types. I highly recommend it because it is free!
Anyway, after you’ve copied all the files into a folder of your choosing, now you just have to set options and Edit when it comes to two files that are listed below.
This game works flawlessly in Windows 7 and windows 10. I have the game playing on both operating systems without problem.
However, if you want to use the map editor. You will not be able to without learning how to install a virtual machine with windows 98 on it. I can speak from personal experience that you can’t even get it to work properly on Windows XP. I will not give instructions how to do this but if you google for instructions on how to install an operating system as a virtual machine and you start getting familiar with it then it shouldn’t be difficult to use the map editor.
Just try and look up how to use “virtual box Oracle” which is a way of installing an operating system as a virtual machine. I have windows 98 as a virtual machine specifically so I can actually use the map editor without issue. It’s a lot of work, but in the end, if creating maps is your thing, it will be worth it and it’s a lot of fun.
0
Daemian2k05 Aug. 2022
I'm sorry, this game has one of the best opening cinematics in gaming
2
Commander03 Aug. 2022
Following up on my own comment. Sound problem solved. I had to lower from 5.1 surround to either Stereo or Quadrophonic. The game won't play sound at any higher configuration.
Now I just need to get my hands on Darkest Hours
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Commander03 Aug. 2022
@RIZZEN, NGNG.net is gone I think, I can't find your Darkest Hours mod or easier MC installation.
@DIGDUCK, Following your instructions. It works, but no sound. I copied the Data folder from mounting the ISO file and pasted it into the RIP folder (replacing the RIP data folder). I then opened the game via the RIP's 'MCX.EXE'. Did I do it right? Please help
0
SamboNZ18 Jul. 2022
Thanks DIGDUCK your instructions worked great. Running perfectly under Win 10.
1
zaxs67504 Jul. 2022
81CCCP90 copy all MCGold files from [c://Program Files (x86)] to [c://Program Files], and copy all files from CD to MCGold directory Sometimes you should delete all videos
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81CCCP9030 May. 2022
Downloaded the ISO link but got an NRG and mounted it but when I try to run the installer it says it's an "unsupported 16 bit application" since it's an NRG file I can't even edit any compatibility settings or anything. Did anyone run into this, any workarounds? Using DaemonTools
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Rad_Nomad04 May. 2022
Awsome game, also wanted to say thanks to DIGDUCK the steps he outlined worked to perfection!
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shawn03 Apr. 2022
do the cheat codes work on this version of the game?
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MechWarriorZero21 Sep. 2021
the network button is disabled in Windows XP, but not in Windows 98, how do I fix this for Windows XP
1
Bubba12 Jul. 2021
Downloaded the file and it runs fine, all I had to do was replace the music file.
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dragonmastercj01 Nov. 2020
I'm having the same problem is Lier I downloaded the ISO version it was 1 file and it was an NRG file
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Lier17 May. 2020
How come it is nsg format? it states iso format, the two are not the same.
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Blister15 May. 2019
The rip version run beautifully without any modification on windows 10, But, it IS a hacked version that falls short a couple of missions at least. Still, all things considered it could be much worse.
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vonBaron12 Feb. 2019
@RizZen Darknes Hours isint good, OP1M7 is bugged...
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Zen09 Dec. 2018
Can't download the game..it says the file might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
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RizZen09 Dec. 2018
1. Forget basic MC demo version 2. Visit NGNG.net forums 3. Download the MechCommander Version you desire for free 4. Enjoy MechCommander Gold on a new level of evolution by using...
MechCommander Gold - Darkest Hours v4.0
- the most perfect and best MC standalone ever!
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Maddogxxiii15 Jun. 2018
The reason you may not be seeing the videos/cut scenes (along with the pilot comments) is because the ripped version is incomplete. I found an old copy of the installer and found that movie, sounds,sprites and tiles folders were missing some files or that the files were 0 kb in size... Once I copied them in it work correctly on my win 7 system
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digduck27 May. 2018
Top comment
1.Download RIP and ISO version both. 2.Use daemon tools to mount ISO version Mechcommander. 3. Copy Data folder from the ISO version mech commander 4. Paste to RIP version Mechcommander folder. 5. Have fun.
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Ebabyl31 Mar. 2018
Amazing game, i just hope Battletech (wich will be out on april 24) meets my expectations
2
Agent20 Mar. 2018
Loved playing this game when it first came out. One of my favorite games ever.
2
Hobo Kelly20 Jan. 2018
played this game when it first came out. was leader of the Grey death Legion online. one of my favourite games ever.
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Maxy26 Dec. 2017
this game is clasic gog game
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grindmonkey26 Nov. 2017
@Hurcleanthor
I do, Parents got us our first Windows PC in 1993
0
JaguarMadcat24 Oct. 2017
anyone know how to get the cut scenes to work on windows 10? the game itself plays fine but the cinematics arent playing.
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Vandern Kreiger26 Sep. 2017
I almost forgot how much I love this game. It would be nice if there was an updated version for Windows 10. But the gameplay is still awesome.
For those of you having trouble with playing, and even cut scenes, try installing it in compatibility mode for Windows 95. That's what I did. And have had no problems. But don't forget that this game is really low resolution, compared to today's standards. Setting your display to the lowest resolution (600x800) may help.
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HERCULEANTHOR12 Jun. 2017
Top comment
As a Gen-Xer who used to wait DESPERATELY for an 8MB demo of "TERMINAL VELOCITY" to download for about .. . . eh, 1.5 hours w/ a 56k modem, this site rocks along w/ the realities of DSL. You younger newbies DO NO NOT KNOW THE PAIN of surfing the '94 Internet on a 14.4k modem!
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Aaron05 Jun. 2017
Runs fine in Windows 10 with Radeon graphics.
1
Legend03 May. 2017
Hi guys I just want to say that this is the first time I have seen it and thank you for putting this up on Internet. I run the Mechcommander.co.uk website so if you have any problems getting this game to run you should definitely head on over to our forums for technical support. Hope you enjoy this game as much as we do and your welcome to head on over to gameranger and play with us online!
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Calamity Wolf26 Mar. 2017
This is a classic RTS. In order to play you will need to use a win95 emulator.
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GameMaster011608 Mar. 2017
now how do i get this to run on windows 10
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DerangedGaming02 Mar. 2017
Downloads fine. Play right from mount ISO, installation not allowed on Win10 x64. Loads fine, but crashes as soon as you press "begin mission" on the first campaign mission.
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JDCollie18 Feb. 2017
A very fun tactical RTS with beautifully detailed sprites and a nice long campaign to keep you hooked. Persistent mechs, salvage, crews, and weapons just add to the already enjoyable experience.
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Comictango27 Oct. 2016
One of the best games I have ever played .. thank you for the download ..
0
AdmiralAckbar11 Jul. 2016
One of my favorite RTS games. Gotta get the Hollander II and MadCat at the start!
1
Vitoria9029 Feb. 2016
Cutscenes aren't working on my end and the patch the game comes with doesn't seem to work, Windows 7.
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shadow77hunter17 Dec. 2015
new here so far i like what i am seeing
1
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.
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I'm 48. Imagine how I feel. And I loved/hated this game so much I had to get it again.
Working under Linux with Proton 10. no workarounds needed.
heheh. tryin to emulate onto android phone. tried scumm, dosbox, windowsX apps.
not havin' an easy go of it. do we or don't we need to mount the iso, /w or
/w0 an emulated disc drive?
danke.
French :
https://www.abandonware-france.org/ltf_abandon/ltf_jeu.php?id=1367&fic=liens
Italian :
https://archive.org/download/redump_pc_M/Mech%20Commander%20%28Italy%29.7z
Japanese :
https://archive.org/download/redump_pc_M/Mech%20Commander%20%28Japan%29.7z
just how many other things do I have to download and install just so I can play this game? seems like having to download and run more than 1 other program just to run this is insane
For the person wondering about the NRG file - it's a disc image like a ISO. You need a program like Daemon Tools to run it properly
Confirmed still working on win11, make sure you follow advice below from "Silver".
also if you have multiple screens set them to Duplicate rather than extend. and also set res to 1080p - that is what worked for me.
I have DL'd the file, but all I see in the folder is...
Mechcom_gold.nrg
how does this run? I see nothing in this to run a game.
thanks,
Squidcv41
Though I do find some tips for booting up Mechcommander for Windows 10, how different would it be for Windows 11?
Ok, here is how to run Mech Commander Gold with Expansion or even the Rizz mod.
This will fix all your game problems with using Windows 10 and high resolution monitors such as mouse scrolling issue or the lack of video.
Go into the game folder and choose the .exe with the resolution you want, like MC1024x900.exe or MCG.exe
Now right click on "Properties" - "Compatibility" - Select "Windows 95"
The next step is very important:
"Change high DPI settings, enable Use this setting to fix scaling for this program."
and then - enable "Override high DPI scaling behavior"- "Application"
The last settings fixes the mouse scroll issue of Windows 10 when using high resolution monitors.
Enjoy!
If you're crashing with EXCEPTION ACCESS VIOLATION at 0x006B9B20
here the fix:
Create a shortcut of the MCX.EXE or MCX ####x###.exe (high resolution mod)
Add the following compatibility tab settings to your MCX.exe shortcut:
Run this program in compatibility mode Windows 95
Run in 256 colors.
Disable desktop composition (to get around the corrupted textures glitch)
Run this program as an administrator
Run the game from the shortcut
I've made a video review of the game and how to mod/fix crashes in this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D68D76Eb31U
great game .hours of fun
@BREAK XIII
I forgot to mention
l Resolution = 1
^
The l next to Resolution is a lowercase L not an I (as in eye)
Also make absolutely sure you don't forget to go into Properties and check the box
'read only' In fact you might have to uncheck this before editing and then reapply AFTER editing the file. The game will not run the changes without 'read only' selected.
@BREAK XIII
The zoom in and out is very limited.
YOU pretty much have to configure the PREFS.cfg file by Right clicking it, Open with Notepad.
The file pref.cfg is located in the root directory of your MCX installation (e.g. C:\Program Files\MCX\prefs.cfg)
Set resolution=3 to change resolution to 1280×1024. On the line before “FITend” add the following (if you don’t have it already): l Resolution=3
Different numbers here represent the different available resolutions:
0 - 640×480
1 - 800×600
2 - 1024×768
3 - 1280×1024
Note – This will only affect your in-game resolution. The menu resolution will remain unchanged!
Note – Setting the resolution higher than what is supported by your monitor will cause the game to crash!
DO NOT rely on resolution 3, it is very buggy and game crashes ALOT.
Resolution 2 is iffy, you may have some success but it will randomly crash.
The safest and most stable resolution setting is Resolution 1 (600 x 800)
Never had it crash.
Do Consider this website to fix known issues:
http://www.thegameengine.org/mechcommander-gold/mechcommander-gold-high-resolution/
Everything works but I can't pan/scroll the camera. Someone recommended changing the resolution but no dice on that. Anyone got a fix????
Sadly crashes after trying to launch the first mission, can't get it to reopen afterwards.
Your English version of the ISO is the wrong file in the Zip. It's actually the MechCommander Gold Expansion disc.
If attempting to install on modern systems this game will not install through the setup file if the Windows Os goes past windows XP.
However, The cool thing with this game is you don’t have to! You can just copy ALL the folders and files out of the NRG file (or off of your own purchased MCG CD) to whatever folder you want. I was really amazed to find out at this game is that flexible for installation.
It is important to know. The .NRG file is a NERO Burning Rom file. Nero is a software that was commonly used for burning cds (from the old days). It’s basically Nero’s version of an .ISO file. When Nero copies the files it creates an .NRG image file before it burns that data onto a CD. If you download and use a software called “7-zip” it not only opens compressed files, but it also has the option to open NRG file types.
I highly recommend it because it is free!
Anyway, after you’ve copied all the files into a folder of your choosing, now you just have to set options and Edit when it comes to two files that are listed below.
This game works flawlessly in Windows 7 and windows 10. I have the game playing on both operating systems without problem.
However, if you want to use the map editor. You will not be able to without learning how to install a virtual machine with windows 98 on it. I can speak from personal experience that you can’t even get it to work properly on Windows XP.
I will not give instructions how to do this but if you google for instructions on how to install an operating system as a virtual machine and you start getting familiar with it then it shouldn’t be difficult to use the map editor.
Just try and look up how to use “virtual box Oracle” which is a way of installing an operating system as a virtual machine. I have windows 98 as a virtual machine specifically so I can actually use the map editor without issue.
It’s a lot of work, but in the end, if creating maps is your thing, it will be worth it and it’s a lot of fun.
I'm sorry, this game has one of the best opening cinematics in gaming
Following up on my own comment. Sound problem solved. I had to lower from 5.1 surround to either Stereo or Quadrophonic. The game won't play sound at any higher configuration.
Now I just need to get my hands on Darkest Hours
@RIZZEN, NGNG.net is gone I think, I can't find your Darkest Hours mod or easier MC installation.
@DIGDUCK, Following your instructions. It works, but no sound.
I copied the Data folder from mounting the ISO file and pasted it into the RIP folder (replacing the RIP data folder). I then opened the game via the RIP's 'MCX.EXE'.
Did I do it right? Please help
Thanks DIGDUCK your instructions worked great. Running perfectly under Win 10.
81CCCP90 copy all MCGold files from [c://Program Files (x86)] to [c://Program Files], and copy all files from CD to MCGold directory
Sometimes you should delete all videos
Downloaded the ISO link but got an NRG and mounted it but when I try to run the installer it says it's an "unsupported 16 bit application" since it's an NRG file I can't even edit any compatibility settings or anything.
Did anyone run into this, any workarounds? Using DaemonTools
Awsome game, also wanted to say thanks to DIGDUCK the steps he outlined worked to perfection!
do the cheat codes work on this version of the game?
the network button is disabled in Windows XP, but not in Windows 98, how do I fix this for Windows XP
Downloaded the file and it runs fine, all I had to do was replace the music file.
I'm having the same problem is Lier I downloaded the ISO version it was 1 file and it was an NRG file
How come it is nsg format? it states iso format, the two are not the same.
The rip version run beautifully without any modification on windows 10, But, it IS a hacked version that falls short a couple of missions at least. Still, all things considered it could be much worse.
@RizZen Darknes Hours isint good, OP1M7 is bugged...
Can't download the game..it says the file might be temporarily down or it may have moved permanently to a new web address.
1. Forget basic MC demo version
2. Visit NGNG.net forums
3. Download the MechCommander Version you desire for free
4. Enjoy MechCommander Gold on a new level of evolution by using...
MechCommander Gold - Darkest Hours v4.0
- the most perfect and best MC standalone ever!
The reason you may not be seeing the videos/cut scenes (along with the pilot comments) is because the ripped version is incomplete. I found an old copy of the installer and found that movie, sounds,sprites and tiles folders were missing some files or that the files were 0 kb in size... Once I copied them in it work correctly on my win 7 system
1.Download RIP and ISO version both.
2.Use daemon tools to mount ISO version Mechcommander.
3. Copy Data folder from the ISO version mech commander
4. Paste to RIP version Mechcommander folder.
5. Have fun.
Amazing game, i just hope Battletech (wich will be out on april 24) meets my expectations
Loved playing this game when it first came out. One of my favorite games ever.
played this game when it first came out. was leader of the Grey death Legion online. one of my favourite games ever.
this game is clasic gog game
@Hurcleanthor
I do, Parents got us our first Windows PC in 1993
anyone know how to get the cut scenes to work on windows 10? the game itself plays fine but the cinematics arent playing.
I almost forgot how much I love this game. It would be nice if there was an updated version for Windows 10. But the gameplay is still awesome.
For those of you having trouble with playing, and even cut scenes, try installing it in compatibility mode for Windows 95. That's what I did. And have had no problems. But don't forget that this game is really low resolution, compared to today's standards. Setting your display to the lowest resolution (600x800) may help.
As a Gen-Xer who used to wait DESPERATELY for an 8MB demo of "TERMINAL VELOCITY" to download for about .. . . eh, 1.5 hours w/ a 56k modem, this site rocks along w/ the realities of DSL. You younger newbies DO NO NOT KNOW THE PAIN of surfing the '94 Internet on a 14.4k modem!
Runs fine in Windows 10 with Radeon graphics.
Hi guys I just want to say that this is the first time I have seen it and thank you for putting this up on Internet. I run the Mechcommander.co.uk website so if you have any problems getting this game to run you should definitely head on over to our forums for technical support. Hope you enjoy this game as much as we do and your welcome to head on over to gameranger and play with us online!
This is a classic RTS. In order to play you will need to use a win95 emulator.
now how do i get this to run on windows 10
Downloads fine. Play right from mount ISO, installation not allowed on Win10 x64. Loads fine, but crashes as soon as you press "begin mission" on the first campaign mission.
A very fun tactical RTS with beautifully detailed sprites and a nice long campaign to keep you hooked. Persistent mechs, salvage, crews, and weapons just add to the already enjoyable experience.
One of the best games I have ever played .. thank you for the download ..
One of my favorite RTS games. Gotta get the Hollander II and MadCat at the start!
Cutscenes aren't working on my end and the patch the game comes with doesn't seem to work, Windows 7.
new here so far i like what i am seeing
No comment nor review for this game at the moment.