Magic the Gathering 1997 (Shandalar)

[Sammicat]

Does anyone happen to play this on Windows 8.1? I have been trying to get it to work but I keep getting "This application was unable to start correctly". I tried running in compatiblity mode and as administrator. I can run other old games without a problem. This is a long shot but does anyone happen to know how to fix it? I'm new to Magic and after really enjoying 2014 I want to try the classic game.
Note: Not that is is illegal to download this game (It's now abandonware) I'm NOT asking for a download link. I found plenty but just none of them are working for me. Thanks for any help.

[Flavio]

Shandalar update to newer system can be found here: http://www.slightlymagic.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=7342

I advise you to play Forge, which is the "modern" version of Magic Shandalar. It has almost all Magic cards, including releases. The 'Quest Mode' have most of the elements from Shandalar except the map. Check it out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZspBKoLmaU

[Sammicat]

Thanks I'll defenetly try that instead. It's too much of a hassle to get the one I was looking at to work. Sorry I don't accept friend requests but I really appreciate the help!