Viewfinder is a first-person puzzle game with platforming elements. It was developed by Sad Owl Studios and published by Thunderful Publishing. Though the use of non-Euclidean geometry in puzzles is nothing new, Viewfinders brings it to a whole new level. It allows you to take and place down pictures, which become three-dimensional and alter the environment around you. This unique and fun mechanic also happens to be very flexible. As a result, you will be able to solve each puzzle in many different ways instead of just one. The puzzles themselves are well thought-out, too; they never feel repetitive, so the game remains engaging and fun for the whole playthrough. This mind-bending puzzle game is officially available only on PlayStation 5 and Windows PC. But it is nonetheless possible to play Viewfinder on Mac. Since it lacks an official port, you will have to use a third-party program to bridge the gap of incompatibility. Read the guide below for the list of available methods.
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How to play Way of the Hunter on Mac
Way of the Hunter is a hunting simulator developed by Nine Rocks Games, a gamedev company in Slovakia. It aims to accurately recreate the experience: you will need to choose the right firearm, explore the terrain, find and interpret animal tracks, and much more. Each species of animal has their own AI, modelled after their real-life counterparts; as a result, hunting each is a unique challenge. In time, they may even learn to recognize hunters like you as a threat, making it even harder to kill them. Still, you have plenty of tools in your arsenal to deal with this task. Firearms are the most obvious example, but there’s also other gear, such as binoculars, scopes, and even vehicles to consider. However, you will not be given access to all these tools immediately; most need to be purchased with in-game currency, which you can earn by selling meat and animal trophies. This game released on Windows, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. But there’s also several ways to play Way of the Hunter on Mac. The guide below will explain more.
View More How to play Way of the Hunter on MacHow to play Xenonauts 2 on Mac
Xenonauts 2 is a tactical roleplaying game developed by Goldhawk Interactive. Set in the alternative universe where the Cold War never ended, while UFO sightings are becoming more common by the day. Eventually, the aliens get tired of abducting cows and launch their invasion force; you will have to coordinate the forces of humanity to resist. To do so, you must construct modular bases, perform research, intercept alien UFOs, and, of course, engage the extraterrestrial menace in combat. Many of you will notice that this game sounds awfully similar to XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM 2. But in truth, Xenonauts 2 seeks to imitate the original X-COM games from the nineties. It is more complex than modern XCOM games – you will have to manage many small details like your soldiers’ ammunition – but those dedicated enough to understand the mechanics will find them fun and very satisfying. Currently, this game is available only on Microsoft Windows (though this may change once it leaves Early Access). But for now, a third-party tool is needed to play Xenonauts 2 on Mac. Learn more by reading our guide.
View More How to play Xenonauts 2 on MacHow to run Siemens TIA Portal on Mac
Siemens PLM Components is a collection of tools designed to integrate into CAD and PLM applications. Each component provides one specific function, such as automatic path planning, geometric modelling, shape search, and so on. However, certain components are logically grouped together; for example, components in the “Kineo” group perform functions useful for controlling robotic arms and similar equipment. Though all of these components are theoretically cross-platform, in practice, many of them work only on Windows. Attempts to use PLM Components on Mac produce strange and inconsistent results – which is obviously unacceptable in any field that demands precision. However, there are several way to run Siemens PLM Components on Mac without encountering these issues; the most straightforward one is to use a virtual machine. Read the article for a more detailed explanation.
View More How to run Siemens TIA Portal on MacBest weather app for Mac
Weather applications are always popular. Why wouldn’t they be? Sure, you can check the weather just by looking out of the window, but that only tells you what’s happening right now. To plan ahead, a forecast is needed. There are many ways to receive such a forecast, ranging from hopelessly old-fashioned ones like watching TV, to something more modern like using a website. But using an app is a better solution still. Although it may use the same source of information, it is simply more convenient. After all, seeing weather displayed right on your desktop is undoubtedly quicker than opening a website. There are many applications that provide this functionality; they are available on pretty much every operating system, including mobile ones. But today, we will focus on programs developed for macOS. We will review several of them and determine the best weather app for Mac.
View More Best weather app for MacAlternatives to Notepad++ on Mac
Notepad++ is a powerful text editor designed primarily for programmers. Although its interface is incredibly simple, it boasts a variety of powerful features. These include many quality-of-life tools, such as code syntax highlighting and auto-completion, and many tools related to mass editing. The ability to record macros is one of them; since it allows users to partially automate text editing, many have integrated it into their workflow. Unfortunately, even though Notepad++ is open-source, it is available only on Microsoft Windows. The best Notepad++ alternative on Mac is Notepadqq, which is a perfect drop-in replacement. Other alternatives include Geany and Visual Studio Code.
View More Alternatives to Notepad++ on MacHow to play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on Mac
LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is a massive adventure game developed by TT Games. It adapts all movies in the main Star Wars series (nine in total). To faithfully recreate them, a wealth of content was added; for example, there are 23 planets for you to explore – full of structures, characters, and sidequests. Notably, the world of the game is fully open, and will not force you to conform to the rigid structure of the movies. Once a planet is unlocked, you can travel there at any moment. Similarly, the game allows you to play as any character you want – there’s hundreds to select from – even when it doesn’t exactly make sense. Overall, this is easily the best entry in the LEGO Star Wars series. Unfortunately, even though it released on many platforms (including Windows, PlayStation, Xbox, and Switch) this game is not available on Mac. Still, this hurdle can be overcome with third-party programs. So yes, it is possible to play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on Mac – as long as you use one of these. The guide below will explain more.
View More How to play LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga on MacHow to play My Time at Sandrock on Mac
My Time at Sandrock is a farming & life simulator developed by Pathea Games as a sequel to their popular game My Time at Portia. You have accepted a job from the struggling town of Sandrock, who are betting that your intervention will save them from the collapse of their economy. Now, you must modernize the city’s decrepit workshop, transforming it into a factory capable of producing materials, buildings, and consumer goods. And although Sandrock is located in a dusty, inhospitable prairie, the money earned from exports can be used to create more farmable land. You know what to do with farmable land, don’t you? Of course, there’s more to this game than just planting crops and putting down machines. Explore the ruins of a bygone civilization in search for still-functional artifacts. Venture far into the desert to find rare materials. Spend time with Sandrock’s residents, listen to the stories that they have to tell, and complete the quests that they have for you. My Time at Sandrock is still in Early Access, although it already contains more than 40 hours worth of content. The real issue is that, for the time being, the game is available only on Windows PC. But there are several unofficial ways to play My Time at Sandrock on Mac despite the lack of developer support. Learn about them in the article below.
View More How to play My Time at Sandrock on MacHow to play Titan Quest Anniversary Edition on Mac
Titan Quest is an Action RPG first released in 2006. However, it received a number of upgrades and re-releases afterwards, most notably Titan Quest Anniversary Edition, which released in 2016 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the game. Inspired by classical mythology, this game will put you in the shoes of an ancient hero. You will be fighting against the eponymous Titans, evil creatures who were imprisoned by gods a long time ago. Unfortunately, some Titans have managed to escape, and are now plotting to rescue their brethren. Consequently, your job is to make sure this doesn’t happen. The main gameplay element of Titan Quest is real-time combat, which is overall similar to Diablo. The players will also have to manage their equipment and allocate skill points; as a result, many different builds are available. Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is available only on Microsoft Windows, though Titan Quest in general can also be played on certain consoles and smartphones. But there’s no version of Titan Quest for Mac. This article will explain how to bypass this issue and play Titan Quest Anniversary Edition on Mac as if it was a PC.
View More How to play Titan Quest Anniversary Edition on MacHow to run Lumion on Mac
Lumion is a rendering program for architects. It works by importing a 3D model of a room or an entire building – for example from AutoCAD or 3ds Max – which can then be decorated just like a real building would. Thanks to its huge library of detailed objects for both interiors and exteriors, Lumion can turn your sketches into stunningly realistic pictures and animations. Images in particular can be rendered incredibly fast, allowing you to quickly iterate and improve your work. Unlike several of its competitors, Lumion doesn’t render your creations in a vacuum – it’s not quite realistic to have a house surrounded by a plain white background. Instead, it provides many different backdrops to choose from, capable of emulating both urban and rural surroundings. Gorgeous skies can be added to the render as well. All of this is quite amazing – but there is a catch. This software is available only on Microsoft Windows; to run Lumion on Mac, a workaround will be needed. Read the guide below to learn more.
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