I have no idea if I can run this game

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Mazawrath

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I was horrified when I saw this on Can I Run It.
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But it looks like I MIGHT just be able to run it.
If I remember right, Windows 8 basic for whatever reason takes .3 RAM but doesn't even use it, geting a more expensive version gives back the RAM. Am I right?
So in your opinion, can I?
My specs: (Yes they are low end and yes it is a HP 255 laptop)

Processor: AMD A4-5000 APU with Radeon(TM) HD Graphics
Manufacturer: AMD
Speed: 1.5 GHz
Number of Cores: 4
Video Card: AMD Radeon HD 8330
Manufacturer: ATI
Chipset: AMD Radeon HD 8330
Dedicated Memory: 512 MB
Total Memory: 2.0 GB
Memory: 3.6 GB
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8 (build 9200), 64-bit
Service Pack: 0
Size: 64 Bit
Edition: Basic
Display Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
DVD: hp DVDRAM GT80N SATA CdRom Device
CD: hp DVDRAM GT80N SATA CdRom Device
Drive 1:
Size: 275.5 GB
Free: 68.9 GB
Drive 2:
Size: 21.5 GB
Free: 2.1 GB
 

AndrewT

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That app is simply wrong about the video card. But the memory is an issue, some of the 3.6gb yu have will be taken away by the video, get more if you can.
 

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Adding on what Andrew says, you're going to have problem with bigger cities.

The problem is that your Graphics Card doesn't have VRAM of its own (common on laptops) instead it takes what it needs (and is allowed) from the main memory.

For gaming purposes I can only recommend you get an additional stick of 4GB RAM (If there's room for two and you only use one) or a single 8GB longterm.

Your machine will run the game as I mentioned earlier - But it will have problems as you go on with the game.