Well, as you can imagine....I was so excited that this game is finally out! I wasn't sure if my computer would play it, so I dl'd the demo and it works fine through the opening movie scene, but then, when the game starts, I can hear the woman speaking, but can't see her or the dialogue.
I upgraded my video drivers and installed DirectX that came with the demo.
Any ideas??

Here are my specs:

OS Name Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Home Premium
Version 6.0.6002 Service Pack 2 Build 6002
Other OS Description Not Available
OS Manufacturer Microsoft Corporation
System Name KATHERINE-PC
System Manufacturer Dell Inc.
System Model Inspiron 530
System Type X86-based PC
Processor Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2160 @ 1.80GHz, 1800 Mhz, 2 Core(s), 2 Logical Processor(s)
BIOS Version/Date Dell Inc. 1.0.10, 12/15/2007
SMBIOS Version 2.5
Windows Directory C:\Windows
System Directory C:\Windows\system32
Boot Device \Device\HarddiskVolume3
Locale United States
Hardware Abstraction Layer Version = "6.0.6002.18005"
User Name Katherine-PC\Katherine
Time Zone Eastern Standard Time
Installed Physical Memory (RAM) 2.00 GB
Total Physical Memory 1.99 GB
Available Physical Memory 577 MB
Total Virtual Memory 4.22 GB
Available Virtual Memory 2.53 GB
Page File Space 2.28 GB
Page File C:\pagefile.sys

Just wondering what kind of video card you have.
Do you have a onboard video. I didn't see any on your spec ts
Richard

Intel G33/G31 Express Chipset

Thanks for the quick response Richard.
I would think that if my video card wasn't up to speed, then I would'nt be able to see the opening movie scene, would I?

i disabled my anti virus too and updated the drivers.

Please help...I SO want to play this game!

I don't think the game will play without a video card. Onboard chipset won't play a lot of games.
Richard

I have the game manual right here. This is what it states are the minimum Intel requirements for the graphics card:

Intel GMA X3200

I'm not overly techie when it comes to graphics cards, so hopefully someone else can advise if your card comes up to scratch or not, or what else needs to be done.

That's weird, because I can play a lot of the newer games.
maybe this game is too advanced for my computer.
Is there a way to install a newer video card?

The video cards don't cost that much and easy to inatall. Make sure you get the right one to fit your pc.
Richard

Thanks Richard.....but why does the opening movie scene play fine if my video card is not right?
Just wondering.....

I really don't know but I think just the opening scene works but when you get into the game it draws more on your chipset and it won't work. the video card I have is a GeForce 9400 gt. I can play any games on my pc. I think I paid $50.
There are two types of video cards (agp and pcie) How old is your pc? Richard

Thanks Richard, I appreciate your help!

At the risk of showing my lack of knowledge in video cards.....may I ask if this one would work for my computer? I have an Express Chipset now.

XFX nVidia GeForce 9400GT 512 MB DDR2 VGA/DVI PCI-Express Video Card PVT94GYHH2
by XFX

It's on sale at Amazon for about $41.

http://www.amazon.com/XFX-nVidia-GeForce...590&sr=8-10

The OEM recommends a minimum 350 watt power supply, and I believe you only have 300, so there could be issues.

There are several in-game options that allow you to control the graphics settings. Try lowering each to its minimum value. Disable Anti Aliasing if it's been specified as well.

InlandAZ,is there a way for me to see what power supply I have instead of opening my pc and look at it. UruKat,do you have a pci e video slot? Thanks
Richard

If it's custom made rig probably not. If it's a major brand like Dell, you can usually view the Technical specs for the model.

It's a custom made InlandAZ, I guess I can open it up,thanks
Richard