As others have mentioned, prologue and epilogue comic cutscenes soft lock the game - this can fixed though!
1. Go to Finder and find Diner Dash 5 Boom in your Applications section or in a folder for MacGameStore. Right click the icon and click 'show package contents.'
2. The folder you're looking for is hidden for security reasons. First click on the Contents folder then resources and enter on the keyboard at the same time Command+Shift+. (the period key.) You'll see a lone new folder called 'Game.'
3. You'll find the base game which has all the info for the game to run. Like last time, right click, 'show package contents,' and go into contents. Now go to resources and then assets. restaurants.
4. Inside the restaurant folder are the files for each location in the game; all of them have one folder called 'Comics' with a .swf file for the beginning and ending of each. You can either outright delete the folders each or just the files inside the folders themselves.
5. The only issue you'll have now is during the loadup with the same 'missing plugin' - I'm sure there's another file you can delete to outright skip it, but you can just click anywhere to skip it (it's probably just the game company logo.)
In terms of gameplay, PlayFirst gave some new variety, but wasn't tedious to work with like the last two. Too bad this was their last PC first Diner Dash game.
Doesn't support MacOS 10.9+ due to Adobe Flash being discontinued, but there is a workaround!
1. Go to Finder and find Wedding Dash: Ready Aim Love in your Applications section or in a folder for MacGameStore. Inside the game's folder is another folder with the Mac game itself; right click it and choose 'show package contents.'
2. The folder you're looking for is hidden for security reasons. First click on the Contents folder then resources and enter on the keyboard at the same time Command+Shift+. (the period key.) You'll see a lone new folder called 'Game.'
3. You'll find the base game which has all the info for the game to run. Like last time, right click. 'show package contents,' and go into contents. Now go to resources and then assets.
4. Unlike some of the other Diner Dash games, which has the same issue, Wedding Dash has all of Flash required 'comics' for new areas in one folder simply called 'Comics' with the outdated .swf files inside. You can either outright delete the folder or the .swf files themselves.
5. The only issue you'll have now is during the loadup with the same 'missing plugin' - I'm sure there's another file you can delete to outright skip it, but you can just click anywhere to skip it (it's probably just the game company logo.)
Same issue as previous game (Hometown Hero) which can also be fixed, but adds upon the frustrating mechanics of the Seasonal Pack
It wasn't until Adobe blocked support for Flash in 2021 that it revealed the reason this didn't work post MacOS 10.9 Mavericks; the beginning of new area cutscenes. This can be fixed by doing the following.
1. Go to Finder and find Diner Dash: Flo Through Time in your Applications section or in a folder for MacGameStore. Right click the icon and click 'show package contents.'
2. The folder you're looking for is hidden for security reasons. First click on the Contents folder then resources and enter on the keyboard at the same time Command+Shift+. (the period key.) You'll see a lone new folder called 'Game.'
3. You'll find the base game which has all the info for the game to run. Like last time, right click. 'show package contents,' and go into contents. Now go to resources, assets, downloads, _default, and restaurants.
4. Each folder are the locations in the game; all of them have one folder called 'Comics' with a .swf file. You can either outright delete the folders or just the files themselves.
5. The only issue you'll have now is during the loadup with the same 'missing plugin' - I'm sure there's another file you can delete to outright skip it, but you can just click anywhere to skip it (it's probably just the game company logo.)
When you get into the game, there's a mechanic where you have to give attention to a creature (in the first area, it's a dinosaur.) If you don't give it attention, it will have a temper tantrum until they're comforted. Frankly, PlayFirst seemed to be trying too much to 'freshen' the time management formula and in doing so, got rid of the fun factor - getting more comfortable you play, the game gets harder.
Has the same issues the base game (Hometown Hero) has, which can be fixed with tweaking, but game itself is not only tougher, but unfair
It wasn't until Adobe blocked support for Flash in 2021 that it revealed the reason this didn't work post MacOS 10.10 Yosemite; the beginning of new area cutscenes. This can be fixed by doing the following.
1. Go to Finder and find Diner Dash: Seasonal Snack Pack in your Applications section or in a folder for MacGameStore. Right click the icon and click 'show package contents.'
2. The folder you're looking for is hidden for security reasons. First click on the Contents folder then resources and enter on the keyboard at the same time Command+Shift+. (the period key.) You'll see a lone new folder called 'Game.'
3. You'll find the base game which has all the info for the game to run. Like last time, right click. 'show package contents,' and go into contents. Now go to resources, assets, downloads, _default, and restaurants.
4. Each folder are the locations in the game; all of them have one folder called 'Comics' with a .swf file. You can either outright delete the folders or just the files themselves.
5. The only issue you'll have now is during the loadup with the same 'missing plugin' - I'm sure there's another file you can delete to outright skip it, but you can just click anywhere to skip it (it's probably just the game company logo.)
Now when you actually get to the game, it's great to see some challenge in Dash series, but at the same time, it's quite unfair. For example, there's new mechanics that require you to not only pick up a tool, but bring it back when you're done with it. It doesn't help when some customers suddenly stop needing the tool (to fix a mess, serve drinks, etc,.) and it messes up your system.
Got in the mood for the classic 'Dash' series (Diner Dash, Shop Hop series, etc,) and decided to try all of the demos even if some say they're not supported by the last 32-bit MacOS release.
Surpirsingly, this one worked flawlessly! Maybe there's a late game breaking bug, but at least in the beginning, there's no visible issues.
Granted, I still wouldn't recommend anything over 10.9 Marvericks (besides 10.14) unless another user says the coast is clear on other 10.9+ versions :)
Got in the mood for the classic 'Dash' series (Diner Dash, Shop Hop series, etc,) and decided to try all of the demos even if some say they're not supported by the last 32-bit MacOS release.
The game runs perfectly, but an odd glitch is your character (Flo's) outfits in the closet. The game will say its one thing, but will be completely different in-game. This also applies to clothes you unlock when you progress.
Granted, I still wouldn't recommend anything over 10.9 Marvericks (besides 10.14) unless another user says the coast is clear on other 10.9+ versions :)
Doesn't work out of the box, but can be fixed with a little tinkering on 10.14 Mojave
If you don't want a history lesson, the solution is at the end; this game is infamous on compatiblity issues, even on PC/Steam. For years people didn't know why you couldn't play the story missions (as it will crash during the first level,) but did work on the Mac version. It wasn't until the beginning of 2021 that it was figured out Adobe Flash (which is 'required' to play this game) was the culprit; as Adobe not only stopped supporting it, but outright blocked Flash usuage.
It was figured out the cutscenes were the issue; and even with Flash being disabled, the game would still load the cutscenes with a 'missing plug-in' texture. On PC it was figured out, but on Mac I had to do a little digging. Partial credit to drummer.clark on Steam.
1. Go to Finder and find Diner Dash Hometown Hero in your Applications section or in a folder for MacGameStore. Right click the icon and click 'show package contents.'
2. The folder you're looking for is hidden for security reasons. First click on the Contents folder then resources and enter on the keyboard at the same time Command+Shift+. (the period key.) You'll see a lone new folder called 'Game.'
3. You'll find the base game which has all the info for the game to run. Like last time, right click. 'show package contents,' and go into contents. Now go to resources, assets, downloads, _default, and restaurants.
4. Each folder are the locations in the game; all of them have one folder called 'Comics' with a .swf file. You can either outright delete the folders or just the files themselves.
5. The only issue you'll have now is during the loadup with the same 'missing plugin' - I'm sure there's another file you can delete to outright skip it, but you can just click anywhere to skip it (it's probably just the game company logo.)
When you finally get into the story mode, it runs perfectly! And all it took was a company taking away their product that used by hundreds of programs!
This DLC heavily expands Nordic countries. If you want to play with those i highly recommend it. They are a load of fun. Alongside the above the new co-op trees also make for some cool co-op gameplay.
The Greek content is great, the Bulgarian content is good, and the Turkish content can be both buggy and ahistorical, even with historical settings on. It's not a bad DLC, but either don't buy or use mods if Turkey joining the Allies in 1943 will annoy you.
The gradual improvements to aircraft modules and the aircraft designer since the DLC's launch are paying off. Unit medals are a fun way to make your divisions feel more elite.
Military industrial organizations are very fun and add a lot of depth to the game even though most countries don't have unique organizations. Because the equipment customizations you can make with them depend on what you actually do with your industry and research slots, they still produce a lot of variety in equipment across nations.
Victoria 3 is the hardest Paradox game I've ever played, but it's completely worth it if you enjoy economic mechanics in grand strategy games. The game gets better with every update and it's very rewarding to learn and master.
Fell Seal is trying to be final fantasy tactics in a lot of ways. It is mostly successful in it's efforts. Sometimes being derivative is not a bad thing, since there are not a lot of games out there that recapture the magic of FF tactics. Sure, there are plenty of tactics games-but none that quite capture the complexity of the world of Ivalice, in terms of its political intrigue and complex sociopolitical themes.
Yesterday Origins continues to develop the character and themes set out in the first game, but falls short in a lot of ways. However, if you are interesting in a game that continues to explore themes of immortality and memory-or if you were at all interested to see what happens next after the end of the first game-then this game is for you. I would say that it's not pendulo's best game, but it is also not their worst.
Expansions for Paradox games add a lot to the core gameplay experience, but never quite enough to justify their price, in my opinion. However, if, like me, you just cannot get enough Stellaris, then this expansion is worth purchasing eventually. Perhaps wait for a sale.
For me the great "MCF" started with "Ravenhearst" and ended with "Shadow Lake".
It was by pure chance that I came across this pure madness, a game so unique and exhilarating that it would be difficult to describe it in a few sentences.
Everything is incredible in this game, from the extraordinary graphics, (Although a little too colorful IMHO...) to the cinematic, the superb interactive triple map and a completely crazy story.
I don't know how long it took the creators of this game to make it, as it's so full of details and brilliant discoveries, but the result is truly impressive !
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