I just downloaded this game and I started it and all I see is the numbers on the top left and top right and the middle one and on the bottom of the screen where it says hit space to move and the words in the bottom left and in the middle of the screen just 4 small dark shadows where I guess their feet are supposed to go

Try updating your graphics drivers. Search the web for information on how to do this if you are unsure. We have a detailed walk through in our faq section aswell.