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(More customer reviews)I was super excited about this game when I got it. After running through a couple hours of problems on PC I went to buy the Xbox 360 version. The game is awesome but not on the PC.
Here's some of the issues I experienced with the PC version.
1. The installer only works on the default mode. You can install to a different directory but you don't get 6 files needed to run the game. Installing to the default location then copying the missing files to the custom location fixes the issue. (it's also a REALLY slow install)
2. The game does not fully use multiple processors. If you're running a dual/triple/quad core processor the game will only really use 1. There's even a warning on the back of the box stating this. I'm running a triple core processor and the game seemed to run ok despite the load not being balanced.
3. Load time of levels/maps is EXTREMELY slow. Expect to see load times between 30 to 60 seconds. This may be related to the processor issue but I'm not sure.
4. Controls are made for a controller, not a mouse. You use WADS for moving and your mouse for looking around. When you're busting ghosts you need to zap them a while then wrangle them. Wrangling requires you to move your mouse in the opposite direction of the ghosts movement. Unfortunately it also means you move the mouse quickly to the edge of your mat, pick it up, recenter the mouse, and do it again. A trackball would probably be fine or a controller. Using a mouse is a bit of a pain.
The reason this game is 1/2 the price of the Xbox360 and PS3 versions is because it doesn't have multiplayer. (And was put on the PC as an afterthought IMO.) It's a fun game but you will play through it once or twice on the PC and be done with it. I give Atari props for reducing the price.
If you buy this game used make sure the instruction manual is with the game. There is a game key you will need inside the manual.
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