This game, originally developed for i386/32-bit architectures, is inherently limited to a 2GB memory address space. On contemporary 64-bit systems, this 2GB limit is rapidly reached, leading to performance bottlenecks or crashes (in my case). While a common solution for such legacy applications involves patching the executable to enable a 4GB Large Address Aware (LAA) flag, this particular game's design or implementation prevents any such modifications. Consequently, the inability to apply preservation-focused patches, such as LAA, undermines its claim to being truly DRM-free, as essential user-driven enhancements for modern compatibility are disallowed.
This game truly evokes the spirit of those classic parkour servers from Counter-Strike and other Source engine titles, which is a delightful throwback. For anyone who fondly remembers those days, I can wholeheartedly recommend diving into this experience. My only minor quibble is a persistent installation loop for vcrun2022; the game launches fine after the initial install, but upon subsequent starts, it inexplicably prompts for vcrun2022 installation again, even though the only option presented is to uninstall it to proceed with launching the game.