The DRM free (gamer's edition ) version of the game is broken for some reason. Crashes in level 3. The best way to play the game currently is the starforce version.
Guide:
Install game
Install starforce driver from the executable.
Don't restart!
Update starforce driver with SFUPDATE http://www.star-force.com/support/drivers/
Restart Windows
Apply crack
Play game.
This will not work in Windows 8 and 8.1, but will work in Windows 7. After experimenting a little bit it seems like you have to update the starforce driver even if you play with a crack.