Kurama, check out the VF2 Mods forum where you can download some cool mods that "change the color of the house and stuff". You can also make your own mods but be sure to back up your images directory first!

Oreocreme, when I purchased VF2 here I was given the option to buy VF1 at a discount. I already had it from another game portal so I passed and wish I hadn't now. That is probably the thing that annoys me most in VF - I'm mad at myself for passing on that re-purchase because the other game portal doesn't keep the game updated to the latest version.