In the nineties, looking for a game for Mac computers would likely result only to disappointment primarily because in those days such games were scarce. While Apple has become popular for the modern design and the user-friendliness of their Mac line, the closed hardware architecture and their relatively fewer customization opportunities made building games for it somewhat complicated.
Apple's rigid thinking to computer development has also dissuaded many gamers from getting a Mac. One more reason why Macs really were not viewed as a great gaming platform is that it was only in the early 2000s when Apple made a decision to replace their PowerPC processors with Intel-based ones and introduced multiple button support for mice and discrete graphic cards which have long been de facto standards for computers running Windows OS since the boom time in the gaming industry in the 90s.
Macs have been often considered as generally superior at graphics, producing animation, and editing different kinds of media compared to PCs , hence people felt that it was such a waste that it didn't rival the latter in terms of gaming. The good thing is that Apple has been making the necessary changes to accommodate more games. Case in point, Apple has provided Boot Camp with their OSX 10.4 Tiger release that made it possible for people to partition their Mac computers and load a Windows OS and therefore get the best of both worlds - the intuitiveness of a Mac that can run Windows apps and games
The roll-out of Steam service, which helped bring an amazing library of gaming titles for Mac, has also increased the appeal of Mac computer as a gaming platform. Some game designers are also noticing the new developments and have made games which are natively playable on Mac. There are also Windows-based games that are ported to Mac by third-party porting companies which include MacPlay.
These days, one could already enjoy Mac flight simulators which in the past were only accessible to Windows users. The best thing about these simulator games is that they offer people an opportunity to try an activity they otherwise do not have the resources to try out in the real world, such as flying a plane or being behind the wheels of a race car. Like those games that can be played on PCs, these simulator games give you a variety of obstacles with primary and secondary objectives.
Brick and mortar retail outlets still do not leave a considerable shelf space for for games and related apps for Mac computers though because Mac gaming is not yet as popular. That said, if you want to find flight simulators made for Macs, your best choice would be to search and buy from online stores through Steam and other niche websites that offer games at no cost or for a fee.
Apple's rigid thinking to computer development has also dissuaded many gamers from getting a Mac. One more reason why Macs really were not viewed as a great gaming platform is that it was only in the early 2000s when Apple made a decision to replace their PowerPC processors with Intel-based ones and introduced multiple button support for mice and discrete graphic cards which have long been de facto standards for computers running Windows OS since the boom time in the gaming industry in the 90s.
Macs have been often considered as generally superior at graphics, producing animation, and editing different kinds of media compared to PCs , hence people felt that it was such a waste that it didn't rival the latter in terms of gaming. The good thing is that Apple has been making the necessary changes to accommodate more games. Case in point, Apple has provided Boot Camp with their OSX 10.4 Tiger release that made it possible for people to partition their Mac computers and load a Windows OS and therefore get the best of both worlds - the intuitiveness of a Mac that can run Windows apps and games
The roll-out of Steam service, which helped bring an amazing library of gaming titles for Mac, has also increased the appeal of Mac computer as a gaming platform. Some game designers are also noticing the new developments and have made games which are natively playable on Mac. There are also Windows-based games that are ported to Mac by third-party porting companies which include MacPlay.
These days, one could already enjoy Mac flight simulators which in the past were only accessible to Windows users. The best thing about these simulator games is that they offer people an opportunity to try an activity they otherwise do not have the resources to try out in the real world, such as flying a plane or being behind the wheels of a race car. Like those games that can be played on PCs, these simulator games give you a variety of obstacles with primary and secondary objectives.
Brick and mortar retail outlets still do not leave a considerable shelf space for for games and related apps for Mac computers though because Mac gaming is not yet as popular. That said, if you want to find flight simulators made for Macs, your best choice would be to search and buy from online stores through Steam and other niche websites that offer games at no cost or for a fee.
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