By owning both the original first release of the game, and the later Elite edition; nostalgia have made it pretty clear on how hard it can be to have this game run on WinX. This version did however start up smoothly on my first try, but it did have a problem regarding a very low frame rate. This is pretty easily fixed, but those who aren't too familiar with modifying games; might be deterred from this title. So about the game: SWAT 3 is an incredibly detailed first person tactical shooter, where one really feel like one get to step into the combat boots of a seasoned element leader in the Special Weapons And Tactics unit. Even though the graphical fidelity haven't kept all its appeal since it's release 18 years ago, it still manages to keep an authentic feel. With well scripted and acted mission briefings, complete with the occasional witness observation, timeline up to the arrival of your team, choice of starting tactics and entry point and squad set-up. The game also don't encourage killing, and it's made clear through various major and minor elements. Examples being through the fully voiced briefings, the access to non-lethal armaments or the command menu where the only line given a quick button is the order to comply. In other words, have the suspect, hostage or civilian drop any weapons and reach for the sky. This command is also context sensetive, meaning you won't be screaming at any crying children. If you buy this game, I want you to experience what happens for the first time youreself. The game also have slight variations on each mission, heightening the replayability factor. A civilian might be hiding scared in the bathroom in one playthrough; while picking up a gun and becoming a suspect in the next. Its these things and so many more that make me fully recommend this game. The only thing keeping this from a full five star rating is simply that some will have problems getting this game running smoothly. Fix found here: http://www.swat3lastresort.info
