Version 17 is best played with a gamepad. It natively supports Xbox 360/One/Series and PlayStation controllers:
Chili Con Carnage is a high-octane, third-person shooter released in 2007 by Deadline Games and Eidos Interactive. While often associated with PC searches due to its predecessor, Total Overdose, this title was released exclusively for the PlayStation Portable (PSP). Game Overview
The game serves as both a semi-sequel and a streamlined remake of Total Overdose. It trades the open-world exploration of the original for a mission-based structure better suited for portable play.
Plot: Players control Ramiro "Ram" Cruz, a wisecracking vigilante seeking revenge after witnessing his father's bizarre murder involving a combine harvester.
Setting: The action takes place across seven exotic locations in Mexico, ranging from dense jungles to drug-controlled cities. Version 17 is best played with a gamepad
Gameplay Style: Heavily inspired by Max Payne, the game features "Shootdodge" mechanics, bullet-time, and gravity-defying special moves. Key Features
El Gringo Loco: The main story mode consisting of 19 missions.
El Macho: A challenge mode where players must maintain a "combo bar" by continuously shooting enemies and objects to achieve high scores.
Loco Moves: Over-the-top special attacks, including the "Burrito Blast" and "Golden Gun" pickups. Chili Con Carnage is a high-octane, third-person shooter
Multiplayer: Includes Fiesta (Ad-Hoc for up to 4 players) and Hangman (turn-based play on a single console). Playing on PC
Since there is no official PC version of Chili Con Carnage, users typically access it on modern computers using the PPSSPP emulator, which allows the game to run at higher resolutions like 1080p.
For those looking for a native PC experience from the same series, its predecessor Total Overdose is available on digital platforms like GOG.com.
Total Overdose is available on Steam and GOG for $5. It has the same Loco Move system, a better story, and runs natively on PC. Think of it as the bigger brother to Chili Con Carnage. You have the game
Even the legendary “Full Version 17” can have hiccups. Here are fixes:
| Problem | Solution |
|---------|----------|
| Game crashes on launch | Run as Windows 7 Compatibility Mode. Disable fullscreen optimizations. |
| No sound during cutscenes | Install OpenAL or XAudio2 redistributable (in the _Redist folder). |
| Screen is squished or black bars | In Config.exe, set Aspect Ratio to 16:9. For 4K, edit settings.ini and add RenderScale=2. |
| Controller not detected | Use DS4Windows for PS controllers. For Xbox, update drivers. Alternatively, use x360ce emulator. |
| “Missing MSVCR120.dll” | Install Visual C++ Redistributable Packages for Visual Studio 2013 (x86 version). |
You have the game. Now, how do you master it? Here are essential tips for new players:
The real “Full Version 17” typically comes as a single .exe installer (around 800 MB to 1.2 GB). Fake versions are under 200 MB. Look for these details in the file name: