Crazy times. This is a very old thread, I know. I apologize.
But I've got Hyperblade to work on Windows7. Well, kinda.
2 main issues:
The enemy does not shoot or pass.
Glitches while in lobby / screen over laps.
However, if you want to get it it work just for fun (also enables full textures)
1. Get the original CD files, transfer them to say C:\Games\Hyperblade
2. Get the patch mentioned above, and replace HYPERX.exe.
(http://www.jeuxvideopc.com/patch/download-1737-452.php)
3. Get Windows Virtual PC - (x86 is for 32 bit systems & requires a reset)
www.microsoft.com/downloads/en/details. ... pLlA%3d%3d
4. Get WinlauncherXP (might be optional considering I'm using Win7, but it helps & has core controls.)
http://majorgeeks.com/WinLauncherXP_d870.html
5. You'll still need to use the CD, or image on virtual D:, however I don't think I've touched my uni-code / United Kingdom settings.
6. When you run the game, the lobby glitches out but you can still navigate and select team and play. When you do click on the final door, click 3 times (well, in gauntlet anyway, because that warning screen comes up black) and the game will start.
I've only played about a min of a match. I'm not sure if everything still works.