http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/ Mac OS X downloads provided by Apple. en-us Copyright 2009, Apple Inc. downloads@apple.com Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:37:11 PST Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:37:11 PST Mac OS X - RPG & Strategy In house http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss/ http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/cookingacademy2.html A whole world of food for you to prepare. About Cooking Academy 2
Welcome to the World Culinary Workshop! Cooking Academy 2 will put you in the kitchens of restaurants from all corners of the globe. From Chinese BBQ Pork Buns, to Mexican Tamales, to Japanese Sushi, make your way through 60 different recipes from eight different countries! Learn interesting trivia about food while mastering all new skills and mini-games including food processors, mixers, raiding the fridge and much more!

Unlock new recipes and trophies as you complete recipes and exams in each of the eight restaurants. Are you ready to cook foods from around the world? Then get ready for a culinary adventure with Cooking Academy 2: World Cuisine! ]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/madskillsmotocross.html Getting to the finish line in the shortest time possible is the primary goal, while pulling off backflips, frontflips, wheelies and more is the secondary goal. About Mad Skills Motocross
A motocross game that focuses on pure, simple fun. Race like a mad man. Do backflips over spectacular jumps. Land perfectly, full throttle, and off you go.

- Spectacular physics
- 5 power-ups (incl. Nitro)
- 5 divisions
- 52 tracks and challenges
- In-game level editor
- Get stars for tricks
- Easy to learn, very hard to master

You will collect achievement-like stars for tricks. You will get power-ups that might seem silly and useless at first. But these power-ups will be very useful once it ‘clicks’ for you and you figure out when and how to use them.

Unlike most other sidescrolling motocross games, Mad Skills Motocross is not about puzzles and obstacles. It is about racing. Pure and simple. Getting to the finish line in the shortest time possible is the primary goal, while pulling off backflips, frontflips, wheelies and more is the secondary goal. Will you get the Turbo Charger?]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/newstarsoccer2010.html The award winning football (soccer) career game where you can be the best player in the world. About New Star Soccer 2010
The award winning football (soccer) career game where you can be the best player in the world. Start out at a premier team or in the lower leagues, then prove yourself on the pitch and off it. Build your skills in the training mini-games and grab the headlines on match day. You will also need to manage your relationships with friends, the media, girlfriend and more. If your personal life suffers so will your performance, and the choices you make will ultimately determine your success.]]> Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/biofilm.html Bacteria-based strategy game. About Biofilm
Play with the various types of Bacteria in this Real-Time Strategy game based around them! In a soup of bacterial life propagation is the only goal. In Biofilm players are introduced to the hidden complexities and dangers of their world. With massive cell numbers feeding on the nutrients in each level and cell types playing off the skills and weaknesses of others, strategy and foresight are key to success.

- Two campaigns and 15 mini-levels to sink your germs into
- Six bacteria-types to mix, match, and strategize with
- Stylish visuals
- Over six hours of campaign glory!
- Original soundtrack by Rob Westwood]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/mountaintanks.html A stylized turn-based tank battle game. About Mountain Tanks
Choose your weapon, take careful aim, and pound your opponent’s city into the dirt! Mountain Tanks puts you in the gunner’s seat of a powerful tank, the lone defender of an embattled city, with a selection of destructive and defensive weapons at your disposal. Taking turns with human or computer-controlled opponents, you must aim to maximize damage and finish off your enemies before they do the same to you!

As well as ballistic rockets, you have bouncing grenades to fire into those tricky corners, and barrel makers to deploy deadly high explosive containers into the heart of the enemy cities. And when you’re the target, you can use smoke screens and wall makers to protect your citizens from the hail of incoming fire. Mountain Tanks really shines when you play against a friend!

- Online or offline play with up to six human or computer-controlled players (only the server needs a registered copy for everyone to play together!)
- Six action-packed weapons (rockets, grenades, smoke screens, wallmakers, and barrel makers)
- Randomly generated maps with realistic physics for lasting fun
- Stylish visuals
- Simple on-screen controls
- User Interface looks great on widescreen displays]]> Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/grassgamescribbage.html A great version of the 400 year old classic card game - with network play and much more. About GrassGames’ Cribbage
A beautiful 3D computer game version of the classic 400 year old card game for 2 players.

Main Features:
- Intelligent Computer opponents
- Full Network Play
- 3D cameras and animation effects
- Fully customizable playing areas
- Fully customizable card decks and backs
- The ability to create and print out your own card decks]]> Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/bioshock.html Set in an alternate 1960, this game places you in the middle of an underwater utopia gone badly wrong. Welcome to Rapture. About BioShock
Welcome to Rapture. A city where opportunity awaits those brave enough to grasp it. A city where the artist need not fear the censor. Where the scientist is not bound by petty morality. Where the great are not held back by the weak… BioShock - one of the greatest games of all time - is now on the Mac.

Set in an alternate 1960, BioShock places you in the middle of an underwater utopia gone badly wrong. With a provocative and intelligent storyline, this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play. With a provocative and intelligent storyline this is a game that is alternately beautiful, thrilling, funny and frightening and always very involving. An experience that makes you think while you play.

Key features:
- BioShock has won numerous game of the year awards and is the third highest-rated PC game ever.
- Combines a clever blend of genres with a first person shooter and elements of role-playing and stealth.
- Superb visual style - An art deco world with advanced visual effects combine to create a creepily immersive environment in which players can lose themselves.
- Many more features.

Game Article: BioShock: Ain’t Rapture Grand? ]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/babylonia.html Restore the Gardens of Babylon and explore a spellbinding match-three paradise. About Babylonia
Journey to the ancient land of Babylon as you explore a spellbinding match-three paradise! Match alluring flowers across 150 amazing levels, then test your green thumb as you restore the legendary Hanging Gardens to their former majestic glory! Plant and nurture a bountiful harvest of blossoms to recreate one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World! But don’t neglect your gardens or you may suffer the wrath of the goddess Ishtar!

Features:
- Play 150 exciting levels
- Enjoy two game modes: Timed and Relaxed
- Construct seven majestic palaces with their beautiful gardens
- Plant and nurture bountiful harvests of blossoms
- Utilize eight different powerups
- Gather mana to activate unique powers
- Collect coins to buy spells in the shop or spend on the Gamble Box
- Save the gardens to your desktop as wallpaper
- Experience spellbinding visuals and soothing audio]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/cornerchaos.html CornerChaos is a unique puzzle game! It’s very easy to learn and great fun to play! About CornerChaos
A unique puzzle game! It’s very easy to learn and great fun to play! The object of the game is to drop the colored balls into the holes located near the four corners of the play area. The ball then rolls into the sloped arena and lays to rest. If four balls of like color are touching, they’re removed from the game! As the levels progress, the number of different balls increases making it more difficult to create color groups.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/randomfactormahjong.html Random Factor Mahjong is a very different Mahjong game with the traditional Mahjong play in a Puzzle format. About Random Factor Mahjong
A new and very different Mahjong game. It puts the traditional Mahjong style game play into a puzzle/levels format.

The game has a visual style that perfectly combines realism and playability. The result is one of the best looking Mahjong games available, and it’s a joy to play!

With a unique random board generator producing new and interesting boards every time you play, every game offers a different challenge!]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/lockcasino.html Over 80 casino games including slots, table games, lotto games and video poker. About Lock Casino
Welcome to the delicious world of Lock Casino. You will find everything you could ever dream of in Casino land. Over 80 games; all your casino favorites from Slots to Table Games to Video Poker and so much more. You have not lived if you have not played at Lock Casino.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/coremechanic.html Fast-paced arena shooter with slick next-gen graphics. About Core Mechanic
Battle wave after wave of monsters in a futuristic technological arena. Master the nuaunces of all 16 enemies in Arena Mode, or mow down ever-increasing hordes in Epic Mode. Powered by Unity. Featuring music by Symphony of Specters.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/insectoid.html Blast alien insects in over 50 levels in this high-intensity Galaga-inspired shooter. About Insectoid
This is for anyone who grew up playing classic arcade shooters such as Galaga in the 80’s. Featuring fast-paced, adrenaline-inducing gameplay, over 50 unique levels, four custom ships, stunning high-res graphics that look great even on a 30” display, and a professional musical score, Insectoid is a retro shooter fan’s dream come true.

Collect power-ups and use special weapons, including split ship, laser beam, fireball, and a shield, as you fight back swarms of angry insects. Advance behind enemy lines and try to catch the enemy off-guard as you aide human forces in galactic war.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/simulation_and_sports/flyghty.html Simple yet challenging flight simulator for all ages includes both land and sea options plus battles against enemy planes and ships. About Flyghty
A simple 2D flight simulator. Flyghty has both civilian and military flights involving both land and ocean environments. A 1940s aircraft carrier allows deck take offs, catapult launches, and dangerous tail-hook landings. Enemy battleships try to shoot you out of the sky.

Civilian practice includes take offs, landings, cruising, loops, dives, inversion, stalls, fog, wind and equipment failures. Military adds air-to-air battles with enemy planes and dangerous Missions to torpedo enemy battleships. Control is via keyboard, mouse or track pad, with 4 zoom levels.]]> Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/demos_updates/vendettaonline.html An open-ended massively multiplayer online role playing game with twitch-based combat, character development, and more. About Vendetta Online
In this MMORPG (massively multiplayer, online role-playing game), thousands of people will be able to play together, at the same time, in a single, persistent universe. Players take the form of spaceship pilots within this universe, flying to and fro between space stations and other locations in the galaxy. All combat within the game is fully real-time, based entirely on “twitch” skill (no “virtual dice rolling”). Players may fight one another, fight NPCs, participate in groups or, potentially, even engage in large-scale Guild combat.

View QuickTime Trailer

Game Feature: Vendetta Online: Have Starship, Will Travel]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/valerieporterandthescarletscandal.html Murder, scandal and your first big break. You’re a young, aspiring reporter in the 1920’s looking for a scoop. About Valerie Porter and the Scarlet Scandal
Murder, scandal and your first big break! You’re a young, aspiring reporter in the 1920’s looking for a scoop. When you stumble upon a scandalous celebrity murder and the framing of an innocent man, it is up to you to search for hidden clues, locate missing objects and uncover enough evidence to solve the murder. Can you crack the story and finally be recognized as a top investigative reporter?]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/action_adventure/fantasticfarm.html Help Maggie run her magical farm. Feed the animals, grow plants and more. About Fantastic Farm
Help Maggie run her magical farm. Use your magic powers to grow a small farm into a prosperous enterprise! Care for the animals, grow plants and make enchanted goods! Earn trophy achievements and keep the sinister business man from shutting your farm down. Make ice creams, sweaters, strawberry pies and lots more in this fun time management game!]]> Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/solavantsolitaire.html Hard solitaire with 240 games. About Solavant Solitaire
Hard solitaire for serious solitaire players, Solavant has 240 solitaire games for your Mac. No easy games, hints, or cheats - it’s just you versus the cards in a professional solitaire collection that does absolutely nothing to help you win. Work your mind. Play your Solavant!

Features:
- Have fun with 240 different solitaire games.
- Participate in the Winnable Deals online community project.
- Measure your skill with statistics, timer and scoring.
- Play easily with auto play, unlimited undo and in-game rules.
- Get the satisfaction of beating solitaire without any help!]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/cards_puzzle/balcassa.html A fiendishly addictive cross between a slider puzzle and a Rubik’s Cube. About Balcassa
A fiendishly addictive cross between a slider puzzle and a Rubik’s Cube. Balcassa includes a variety of games offering hours of increasingly challenging game-play. Each game has an objective that must be met by rolling cubes around the screen. In some games it may be enough to get each cube into position with the correct side showing, while in other games rotation of the cubes must also be considered. The idea is simple, the solution is not!]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/games/role_strategy/constellation.html An award winning original strategy game that fans have compared to Risk, Go, Othello, and Minesweeper. About Constellation
An original space themed strategy board game for 2 to 4 human or AI players.

Features:
- Fast paced casual strategy game
- Quick to learn, tricky to master
- Randomly generated game constellations make the game infinitely replayable
- Numerous options to customize gameplay
- Unique, antique nautical space theme

Version 1.0 of Constellation was awarded 2nd place in the 2009 uDevGames mac game development contest.]]> Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST