Final Fantasy XI is a MMORPG developed by Square Enix. It is the first MMORPG in the series, though certainly not the last – FFXIV, released in 2010, continues to be popular to this day. Unfortunately, FFXI does not – Square Enix keeps the game on life support, and has completely abandoned PS2 and Xbox 360 versions altogether. Still, it is a notable part of the Final Fantasy franchise, and you should check it out while you still can. Much like most MMOs, Final Fantasy XI gives the players missions and quests to complete. Although these words may seem interchangeable, the game makes a distinction – the former are storyline quests, while the latter are sidequests. Completing sidequests grants your character “fame points”, which allow you to complete even more sidequests. The character classes in this game are called Jobs – because that’s how Final Fantasy does it. The player can only have one Job active at a time, but can change it at any moment. They also can choose a “Support Job”, which will grant them access to that Job’s abilities, but in a limited fashion. The players can also engage in minigames, the most popular of which is Chocobo breeding. Although it is available on Windows only, you can also play Final Fantasy XI on Mac. To learn how to do this, read the guide below.
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How to play Outward Definitive Edition on Mac
Outward is a Souls-like RPG developed by Nine Dots Studio. Outward Definitive Edition is the improved version of the game released in 2022. In the game, you will explore the world of Aurai – but it will not be an easy journey. It is swarming with dangerous creatures you may have to run from, and the environment itself is working against you. You are susceptible to many infectious diseases native to Aurai, and have to protect yourself against them. To hammer the challenge aspect of this game even further, you must maintain your character’s basic needs – food, water, and sleep. But for those willing to take on a challenge, Outward offers plenty of content to explore. You can collect and upgrade various weapons, armor, and trinkets – they will boost your abilities and turn once challenging encounters into a breeze. Engage in city-building, and turn a camp full of desperate refugees into a proud center of culture and commerce. Master spellcrafting, a unique game system where you need to follow precise steps to harness magic powers. The game can be played on PS4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X/S, as well as Windows. Mac is not on this list, but you can play Outward Definitive Edition on Mac too – all you need to do is follow the guide below.
View More How to play Outward Definitive Edition on MacBest WhatsApp alternatives for Mac
WhatsApp is a widely-used messenger app available on most platforms – iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and others. Unfortunately, it cannot natively run on Apple Silicon chips such as M1 – but even then, it is possible to run it anyway with the help of this guide. Still, WhatsApp is far from perfect. The largest issue, of course, is the company who owns it – Meta (formerly Facebook). As a company that makes a significant part of its revenue by collecting and selling their users’ data, it has a reputation for flexible attitude when it comes to privacy. Something that is obviously unacceptable for many people – so we prepared a list of best WhatsApp alternatives for Mac. Read below for more information, such as details and download links.
View More Best WhatsApp alternatives for MacHow to play Weird West on Mac
Weird West is a role-playing game that uses – obviously – Wild West aesthetic. But it is not your typical Western game, far from it. In a unique spin on the genre, Weird West combines its Western setting with a dark fantasy setting, of all things. You should expect your usual revolver-slinging cowboys, gold miners, and outlaws, sure; but the world they live in is also inhabited by strange, supernatural creatures most of whom are dangerous and deadly. The developers state that their game was inspired by Fallout 1 and 2, and have even involved Chris Avellone – a video game designer who worked on these two games – in the development process. The gameplay is split into chapters; during each, you control a different protagonist. You will, in total, guide five different bounty hunters on their journeys, interacting with the world and making irreversible decisions. Once you’ve completed a character’s story and have moved on to the next chapter, you will be able to visit them to see what impact your choices made on their lives. The game is only available on Windows, PS4, and Xbox One. However, it is also possible to play Weird West on Mac using third-party software. This guide will walk you through the process.
View More How to play Weird West on MacHow to play MultiVersus on Mac
MultiVersus is a fighting game developed by Player First Games and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. As many other fighting games, it includes characters from many different series – in this case, ones owned by Warner. To be more specific, characters from DC Universe, Adventure Time, Rick and Morty, Scooby-Doo, Steven Universe, as well as several other franchises are present.The game features several different game modes. Obviously, there’s your typical 1v1 game mode present in pretty much all fighting games. Then, there’s also 2v2 mode, where two characters cooperate to defeat the other team. Finally, there’s Free For All mode, which pits four characters against each other. Training mode is also included, though it cannot be considered a full game mode for obvious reasons. The maps included in the game also borrow from the aforementioned Warners franchises – for example, MultiVersus allows its players to have a fight in Batman’s Batcave or Jake and Finn’s Treefort. MultiVersus is a free-to-play game, though it has several paid versions that include exclusive cosmetics. It is available on PS4 & 5, Xbox One & Series X/S, and Microsoft Windows – with crossplay support. And while it is not available on macOS, with the help of this guide you will be able to play MultiVersus on Mac anyway.
View More How to play MultiVersus on MacHow to play MARVEL Strike Force on PC or Mac
MARVEL Strike Force is a casual superhero game developed by Scopely. The plot of the game is relatively simple – the Earth is under attack, and this external threat pushes both superheroes and supervillains to temporarily unite to repel the invasion.
The main gameplay loop revolves around collecting characters and sending them to fight against the invading forces – which, in turn, helps you collect even more characters. Many different game modes help keep this simple loop fresh – MARVEL Strike Force offers not one, not two, but seven different ways to play. The main mode is Campaign, the story mode of the game. Playing Campaign battles will progress through the story, however, it cannot be played to the exclusion of all other modes. Sometimes, the players will find themselves unable to progress and will have to explore other game modes to become stronger, first. They can join alliances and participate in Raids, or Alliance Wars. They can try and complete Challenges, or play against each other in Arena, Blitz, and Real Time Arena modes.
The game is available on Android and iOS only – but it’s also possible to play MARVEL Strike Force on PC, as well as on Mac. Read the guide below to learn more.
How to run Alibre Design on Mac
Alibre Design is a professional CAD program focused on mechanical modeling just like DesignSpark Mechanical. It has both a professional and a hobbyist version – the latter one is named Alibre Atom3D. The hobbyist version can be used to create CNC projects – with support for both metal and wood – as well as 3D printing projects. Built-in precision features allow the user to create very complex parts, as well as mechanical designs comprised of many different parts. Lastly, it also provides sketching capabilities – useful for creating layouts. The professional version further expands on this, adding features such as automatic bill of materials generation, dynamic part creation, and scripting. Unfortunately, the developers do not support macOS – their products only work on Windows. However, this limitation can be bypassed, allowing you to run Alibre Design on Mac as well. The guide below will explain the process in detail. It is not limited to Alibre Design, and can be used to run Alibre Atom3D on Mac too.
View More How to run Alibre Design on MacHow to play Infinity Kingdom on PC orMac
Infinity Kingdom is a casual strategy game with a cartoon-y art style. It was developed by Youzu. In the game, you will take on a role of a ruler of a city amidst a racial war. Endless hordes of gnomes are invading the human lands, intent on wiping humanity out. The situation seemed dire… but then Immortals, heroes from humanity’s own past, decided to lend a hand to human cities. This may just be enough to turn the tide of the battle – but the war will still need careful management. Build your armies, recruit Immortals, and take the fight back to gnomes in this multiplayer game. Yet, gnomes are not the only enemies you will have to contend with. In these grim times, fighting over resources and valuable lands has only intensified. You will need to build defenses and have a garrison of troops capable of repelling an invasion – or your city might just end up ransacked by another. Or, participate in raids yourself, and take resources from those that cannot defend it. Primarily a mobile game, Infinity Kingdom was designed to be played on iOS and Android. However, Windows and macOS versions of the game are also available. Because of this, it should be pretty easy to play Infinity Kingdom on Mac – but if your Mac is too old, a few tricks in this guide will help you run the game regardless.
View More How to play Infinity Kingdom on PC orMacHow to play State of Survival: Zombie War on PC or Mac
State of Survival: Zombie War is a survival strategy game set in a zombie apocalypse – yes, it is one of those games that tell you exactly what they are all about from the start. You will need to build your own city – one might even call it a state – and construct essential facilities, such as farms, warehouses, and living spaces. You will need a wall to protect your settlements from the endless hordes of zombies, and an army – to do very much the same thing, but in a more proactive fashion. Hiding behind walls might make you safe, but it’s not a sustainable strategy. You will also need to raid abandoned places, salvaging resources that can’t be produced anymore. You will need to forge alliances to be able to deal with threats you can’t deal on your own. You will need to conduct research to stay ahead of the zombie plague. Each zombie can infect hundreds of people, so you’ve gotta flatten the curve – lest the situation turns from bad to worse.
State of Survival: Zombie War is available to play on iOS and Android. However, with this guide, you will also be able to play State of Survival: Zombie War on PC, as well as on Mac.
How to play Kingdom Maker on PC or Mac
Kingdom Maker, by Scopely Inc. is a medieval strategy game that can be played on iOS and Android. It is an open-world game focused, unsurprisingly, on various aspects of ruling a kingdom – building up a city, breeding noble dynasties, amassing armies and sending them into war with other kingdoms. Diplomacy is also an option, of course – players have an option to join an alliance, which provide various economic and military benefits.
It is possible to recruit Champions – exceptionally capable people who will lead your armies during battles. Different Champions provide different benefits, so it is advisable to recruit more than just a few – this way, you will be able to choose between them based on the situation you’re dealing with. Some Champions can also improve your kingdom’s industry and economy. Finally, they can be equipped with rare and powerful gear that will boost their abilities even further – and those who get attached to them can customize their appearance.
Unlike many base-building games available on smartphones, Kingdom Maker makes a point to be f2p-friendly, which undoubtedly contributed to its phenomenal 4.9/5 rating on Apple App Store.
Even though it is a smartphone exclusive, it is possible to play Kingdom Maker on PC as well. Follow the guide below for instructions – they will also explain how to play Kingdom Maker on Mac.