Category: Games on Mac

THE FINALS is a free-to-play first-person shooter game set in a virtual game show where players fight for the entertainment of others. The game focuses on team-based matches in maps with a destructible environment, encouraging players to use the dynamic environment to their advantage. Players compete in teams of three, with four teams in each match. The game mode seems to have coin collection as its main objective, where players pick up boxes of coins that they deposit into collection locations. Large sections of buildings can be destroyed to permanently alter the state of the map, and the debris can also take down enemies if used correctly. Unfortunately, as of now, it is not possible to play “The Finals” on a Mac. The game uses Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC), which is not compatible with Mac operating systems, preventing the game from running directly. Additionally, the game requires DirectX 12, which is not supported on Mac systems. Currently, there are no viable workarounds or methods to enable “The Finals” gameplay on Mac. Even with Parallels Desktop, the inability to meet DirectX 12 requirements obstructs smooth gameplay on MacBook devices. However, there is some hope that the game may become available on Microsoft’s proprietary cloud gaming service – Xbox Cloud Gaming, or any other cloud gaming service. This would give Mac users the ability to stream the game over the Internet, allowing them to play it even though there’s no version of “The Finals” for Mac.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is an open-world, first-person, action-adventure game developed by Massive Entertainment and published by Ubisoft. The game is based on the Avatar film series and was released on December 7, 2023. In the game, players take on the role of a Na’vi orphan who was raised and trained as a soldier by the Resources Development Administration (RDA). The game begins when the RDA expands their operations to the Western frontier. One of the leaders of the RDA, John Mercer, abducts you and other Na’vi children from your home to teach you the ways of humans, hoping to mold you and turn you against your own people. However, his plan is interrupted, and you are put into emergency cryosleep. When you awaken 15 years later, you set out to take down the RDA and secure the health of other Na’vi clans. The game is set on a previously unseen continent of Pandora called the Western Frontier, which is split into several subregions, each with its own biomes and local Na’vi subculture. Players can interact with these cultures, assisting in quests and activities as they fight against the RDA. Unfortunately, “Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora” is not available for Mac users natively. However, there are a few workarounds for playing the game on a Mac. These include using a Windows emulator, a virtual machine, or a cloud gaming service like GeForce Now or Amazon Luna. Another feasible way to play the game on a Mac is by using Crossover, a compatibility layer that translates Windows-only games to work on a Mac.

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Crysis 3 Remastered is an updated version of the original Crysis 3 game, featuring improved graphics and performance. The plot revolves around Prophet, a Nanosuit holder on a quest to take revenge on the Alpha Ceph, the leader of the Ceph alien race. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic New York City, which has been transformed into a sprawling urban rainforest sheltered by a giant nanodome. Prophet must also expose the truth behind the C.E.L.L. corporation, which has turned the city into this rainforest using Ceph technology. Crysis 3 Remastered is a single-player game that offers a variety of gameplay features. The game is built on three pillars: access, adapt, and attack, which allow players to approach situations in different ways based on their preferred playstyle. One of the unique features of Crysis 3 Remastered is the compound bow, a weapon that adds a new dimension to the gameplay and is reminiscent of a weapon that a hunter often uses. In terms of graphical improvements, Crysis 3 Remastered has made significant strides over the original Crysis 3. The remastered version features more realistic and higher detail lighting, improved global illumination, crisper and more detailed textures, and better interaction with global illumination and ambient occlusion. The game also has ray-traced reflections and improved water physics, both of which are no longer locked at 30fps. The remastered version also has less shimmering anti-aliasing and a more natural color grading. As for playing Crysis 3 Remastered on a Mac, it is not officially supported. However, using instructions below you will be able to enjoy favorite game on any Mac computer.

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Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is an action-adventure game developed and published by the British video game development studio Ninja Theory. The game was released worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Windows in August 2017, Xbox One in April 2018, Nintendo Switch in April 2019, and Xbox Series X and Series S in August 2021. The game is set in a dark fantasy world inspired by Norse mythology and Celtic culture. The story follows Senua, a Pict warrior, who embarks on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of her dead lover. The game is focused on Senua’s point of view, as she embarks on a very personal journey through a hellish underworld made up of Senua’s psychotic manifestations of her reality and mind. The game was conceptualized as “a compelling, adult, fantasy game” and was always supposed to be hinted as taking place in Senua’s mind, but with her mental illness originally less central to the story. However, the team came to see it as an opportunity to raise awareness on psychosis. The game uses everything in its arsenal to perpetuate feelings of dread, anxiety, and fear: camera perspective, light, sound, visuals, combat. There are no scary monsters, no jump scares, none of the traditional horror fare. Instead, it taps into something infinitely more terrifying: human psychology. Unfortunately, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is not natively compatible with macOS. However, there is a possibility of running the game on M Macs using cloud gaming services or compatibility layers like CrossOver or virtualization software like Parallels. These methods may not guarantee optimal performance and may require some technical knowledge to set up.

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Dead Island 2 is an action role-playing game developed by Dambuster Studios and published by Deep Silver. It is the third major installment in the Dead Island series and was released on April 21, 2023. The game is set about 15 years after the events of the original Dead Island and its sequel, Dead Island: Riptide. Unlike its predecessors, which were set on islands, Dead Island 2 takes place in the city of Los Angeles, which has been quarantined due to a zombie outbreak. At the start of the game, players select one of six playable characters, each with unique skills and abilities. The game is played from a first-person perspective and involves combat with zombies, exploration, and the completion of various missions. The narrative centers around the theme of isolation, as the military has quarantined Los Angeles and no one can leave or contact anyone on the outside. The game’s humor and over-the-top zombie-slaying action have been highlighted in reviews. Although, Dead Island 2 does not have native Mac version, in this article you can find instructions for downloading and installing the game on Mac.

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The Invincible is a first-person, story-driven adventure game inspired by the 1964 novel of the same name by Polish author Stanisław Lem. The game is set on the planet Regis III and follows the story of an astrobiologist named Yasna. Yasna is part of a crew that has landed on Regis III to investigate the disappearance of their sister ship. As Yasna, players explore the planet in search of their missing crewmates while facing an unknown threat. The gameplay of “The Invincible” involves exploration, interaction with the environment, and decision-making that can affect the storyline. Players use various tools to search for their missing crew and face unforeseen threats. The game is praised for its engaging story, beautiful design, and immersive atmosphere, with a retro-futuristic art style that brings the hard science fiction world of Stanisław Lem to life. The plot of the game, while based on the novel, is told from a different viewpoint and deals with the same overarching themes. The game’s narrative is philosophical in nature, prompting players to ponder about the universe and the potential threats it poses to human life. The game’s story is slow-burning and takes a while to unfold, but it is thought-provoking and offers multiple narrative possibilities. Unfortunately, The Invincible does not have a native Mac version. However, there are workarounds to play the game on a Mac, such as using cloud gaming platforms like Boosteroid or GeForce Now, or running the game locally on an M1 Mac using CrossOver, a translation layer app.

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Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 is a real-time strategy video game developed by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts. The game was released in October 2008 and is the third major installment in the Red Alert series. The game’s plot revolves around an alternate timeline where the Soviet Union, the Allies, and the Empire of the Rising Sun are engaged in World War III. The desperate leadership of a doomed Soviet Union travels back in time to change history and restore the glory of Mother Russia. However, the time travel mission goes awry, creating an alternate timeline where technology has followed an entirely different evolution, and a new superpower has been thrust onto the world stage. Each faction in the game has its own unique units, technologies, and playstyles. The game features a fully co-operative campaign mode, allowing players to team up with friends to achieve victory. It also includes multiplayer mode, where players can compete against each other using the different units and play mechanics of each faction. Although Red Alert 3 was not initially released for Mac, it is possible to play the game on a Mac using CrossOver, a software that allows you to run Windows applications on macOS. Another option is to use Windows virtual machines, like Parallels, VMWare or open-source VirtualBox, allowing you to play it like a normal Windows application.

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Punch Club 2: Fast Forward is a fighting/management game developed by Lazy Bear Games and published by tinyBuild. It tells a story of a random guy sometime in the future. After spending years working out in his mother’s garage, our protagonist finally leaves the nest; now he will have to rely on his physique to survive. Although Punch Club 2 does have a story with an ending, it is, for the most part, a sandbox. You’re free to choose who to work for (though obviously, your job will involve punching anyway), train skills in whichever order, participate in fighting tournaments, complete quests, and much more. To be effective, you will have to manage your time and money; fighting itself is only a part of the game. Punch Club 2 is available on a many different platforms: PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, and Windows PC. But, as you can see, Mac is not on the list. But you can play Punch Club 2: Fast Forward on Mac even though it doesn’t have a native macOS version. There are several ways to do this, and you can learn more about them by reading the guide below.

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Cartel Tycoon is a business simulator game developed by Moon Moose and published by tinyBuild. Set in Latin America, the game will show you the criminal world of drug trade. All drug empires had their start somewhere, and yours is no exception; at first, you will have to manage a small growing (or synthesizing) business. But eventually, you’ll have to expand, which is where things get complicated. You will need employ a network of agents to smuggle your goods into other countries, avoid the attention of governments, deal with other drug-dealing gangs, and do countless other things. You don’t even have to deal in drugs; though this is easily the most fleshed-out part of Cartel Tycoon, you can also focus on producing perfectly legal things such as avocados. This game is available on PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and also on Windows PC. It doesn’t have a Mac version, but there are certain tools that can be used to play Cartel Tycoon on Mac. In the guide below, you can find an overview of these tools, as well as screenshots and instructions.

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