I'd like to start by saying yes, I meet the minimum requirements. In fact I exceed them.
Yes my graphics drivers are up to date.

I tried doing what this thread suggested:
http://onigiri.cyberstep.com/_/forum/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=3458

But that didn't even work. Here's what my game looks like after I log in:


I'm at my wits end, please help.

throw my fix on a dump... after an hr of smooth gamin it went back to shit... (/ > .<)/ where are them tech supports when you need em...

I think this was an issue caused by windows xp and bazaar stalls and there's no surefire fix as of now. The best you can do is try to avoid the stalls. I heard turning off the ui (u button) may help, but I don't know.

There's no way for a new player to avoid the bazaars. As soon as they leave the training grounds intro sequence, they get dropped off in front of Kishinden, the laggiest spot in Onigashima (where most of the bazaars are set up, and most of the people hang out).

This issue makes the game unplayable to some people, and it's a sad state of affairs.

I'm sorry Aoi..

Is there really no way ? since seriously if you make a game compatible with xp at least do it right :V