Good game but...
The game was appealing and had many good points as well as not-so-good points - most of which was covered by pie4ever0 (about 5 posts before this). I doubt you'll read this too but might as well throw in my .02 which were glitches with some items (such as looting the shark suit only it wasn't visible in my inventory)
The only option I see to counter issues, is taking advantage of the infinite save.
i.e.
-When first starting the game, save as soon as you're in the basement and loot a box. Find something decent? Save the game. Rinse and repeat till you find a suitable weapon/item.
-Do the same when you're outside but clear the area first.
Man, I hope you do read these comments - at least pie4ever0's.