Issue was resolved last night, it was related to settings with graphics.

We're you able to resolve and maintain other bells and whistles? Shadows, etc?

Yes, he could but it would be slower then normal.

The game was not only successfully repaired, but it was played through to completion with no further issues! Infinite thanks to you, Fosterinn!

Now how do I mark this topic "solved"?

I am excited that you where able to finish the game with no problems. You did not mark the first post as a question so there is no way to mark it as solved.

Ah. Well then. I suppose I've learned something new for the next time. ^_^;

Hello! I have encountered the same error! Would you possible be able to tell me what you did to fix this? Thanks!

Yeah, it's very unhelpful how they just said "we solved it" without saying how. I'm having a somewhat similar issue myself, (the game freezes up during the first loading screen) and would like to try their graphical fix. Alas, it seems we have been deemed undeserving of their efforts...