Don't down-rate the game if you can't figure out how to make your "operating system" perform. it's not the game's fault, nor it is GOG's fault. There is a 'mouse freeze' patch (which also fixes the missing text issue) here on the review page. Win is not the only operating system out there. if you want YOUR hardware to run the way YOU want it - try a different OS. This game ran 'out of the box' for me and runs GREAT. NO issues at all. That being said... If you're a fan of Prohibition-era gangsters, or strategy games in general - this game should be in your library! there is a bit of a learning curve, and a LOT of info can be at your fingertips at many points in the game (Not quite enough to be overwhelming, but at times, it gets close). with SO MANY ways to win - the game has a good replay-ability for the long term... Not bad for a buck and a half! :-)