I'm having the same exact problem. I searched everywhere for a complete save game, because when I restarted my laptop last night my save game was completely erased! Now this one won't work even though its in the correct file as instructed in the download info.
Also Samacha, I'm not sure what you mean as there are no saves in that directory you referenced above. Anyone have any ideas on what to do with this?
I have placed the save game file I downloaded in the directory stated above, but upon running the game I am not given the choice to select a mission, or continue a game. Only to start a new game.
Is there an error with the file itself, or my program?