Wow, to be totally honest, that's the first time I've heard that. I've heard nothing but glowing remarks about how well the game plays and how true to the original feel it is. Sorry to hear you had a bad experience.
Quoted from o-din:After playing one of these for the first time the other night I am fully satisfied that I made the right decision to bail early on. But on a positive note color display update is on the way.