MapleStory is a popular 2D side-scrolling MMO game that has amassed an enormous fan base, but it never officially supported macOS/Mac OS X. However, several methods enable players to play MapleStory on Mac. Here are two popular ways to play the game on a Mac:
1. Nvidia GeForce Now for Mac
Nvidia’s new cloud-based streaming service, GeForce NOW for Mac (currently in beta form in the UK, Europe, and the US), provides Mac players with an excellent and easy way to play any game from Steam or Battle.net. It doesn’t matter whether the game has Mac OS X support or how powerful your Mac is. The Nvidia server sites throughout Europe and the United States that handle all the processing required for the games make this possible.
The servers are significantly powerful, featuring GTX 1080 performance, running the game remotely before transmitting it over the internet to your Mac. Every game available on GeForce Now for Mac is optimized for streaming, so players get excellent quality without needing to adjust the graphics settings.
GeForce Now for Mac is free to use but still in beta, which means players may be waitlisted. Bear in mind that service relies on speedy and efficient internet speeds, and its performance may depend on the locations of its servers.
2. Boot Camp
Players without speedy internet connection still have access to play MapleStory on a Mac but at a performance and storage cost. By installing Windows through Apple’s Boot Camp software program, Mac users can run MapleStory on their Macs. This method requires partitioning the hard drive, which comes at the cost of storage space, and remember that partitioning a hard drive is a semi-permanent process.
It’s best to allocate as much space as possible for the Boot Camp partition, as MapleStory is about 14GB, and Windows 10 takes around 20GB. It’s advisable to follow detailed instructions on the process to avoid any issues that may arise. Performance may not be optimum depending on a Mac’s specifications, and users may have to adjust settings for better gameplay.
FAQs
1. Can I still play MapleStory on Mac even if I don’t have access to Nvidia’s GeForce Now for Mac?
Yes, you can still play MapleStory on Mac using Apple’s dual-booting Boot Camp software, which enables you to run both macOS and Windows operating systems.
2. Is Nvidia’s GeForce Now for Mac entirely free?
Yes, the service is free of charge. Nvidia stated that it would continue being free until at least the beginning of 2018, if not longer. However, due to its high interest, it operates on a waiting list basis.