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What are the game's system requirements?

Windows® System 98/ME/2000/XP OS:

  • 800 MHz or higher CPU
  • 256 MB or more of RAM
  • 32 MB 3D graphics card with hardware transform and lighting, such as GeForce 2 or better
  • 5 GB or more of available hard drive space
  • DirectX® 9.0c or above
  • A 56k or higher modem with an Internet connection
Mac® System OS X 10.3.5 OS:
  • 933 MHz or higher G4 or G5 processor
  • 512 MB RAM or higher; DDR RAM recommended
  • ATI or NVIDIA video hardware with 32 MB VRAM or more
  • 5 GB or more of available hard drive space
  • MacOS X 10.3.5 or newer
  • 56k or higher modem with an Internet connection

For what platforms is the game available?
The game is available for PCs and Macs.

Does the game require a 3D accelerator?
Yes, the game requires a 3D graphics card. We support a wide range of 3D cards that conform to the system requirement outlined above. Specific 3D card support information can be found here.

Is the game playable over a dial up?
Yes, a 56.6k modem or higher is required.

What is the camera perspective of the game?
The game supports 1st- and 3rd-person camera perspectives. Players will be able to utilize the mouse wheel to adjust the camera angle as the situation dictates and switch between cameras on the fly.

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