Victoria II Mac not on Steam?

[that-guy-is-it]

Why is the Victoria II Mac port not on Steam? I love the game, but I wish I could play it on my laptop, which Is a Mac since its more comfortable for work reasons. I see its on the Apple App Store as a separate thing, but. would rather not repurchase a game I already own simply because a certain port of it is not on Steam for some reason. Further, does anyone know if the App Store port is up to date? I see some reviewers complaining it was left behind the times in terms of patches a little.

 

[Savolainen5]

It isn't on Steam. The App Store version also isn't updated to 3.04, unfortunately.

 

[that-guy-is-it]

It isn't on Steam. The App Store version also isn't updated to 3.04, unfortunately.

So then there is no way to get that sweet colonization experience on my laptop? Sad...

 

[Savolainen5]

Short of getting a Windows laptop, nope. Or Linux, I suppose.

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

So then there is no way to get that sweet colonization experience on my laptop? Sad...

Err..Hearts of Darkness is available, but only with 3.03,...as far as i know.
Regarding 3.04 someone somewhere posted a response by VP as in saying that they will update their Mac version, as soon as 3.04 is official.
Well 3.04 is official now for some time, but i haven't read of anything happening in that direction since.

 

[that-guy-is-it]

Short of getting a Windows laptop, nope. Or Linux, I suppose.

Well I have a Windows Desktop for gaming so it isn't like I can't play the game, but this is disappointing, I was hoping to get it on here. Oh well. I guess I can just buy it off of the App Store, Victoria II IS the best paradox game, so I don't mind paying extra if it means they might be more inclined to through out a sequel, wink wink.

 

[Ekorn]

It's possible to play the Steam version on a Mac by using a thing called Wine. I'm doing it myself, but it took me some hours to get Victoria II to work. It's also possible to play other non-Mac Steam games like Darkest Hour this way.

 

[Sebastian Jarl]

Well I have a Windows Desktop for gaming so it isn't like I can't play the game, but this is disappointing, I was hoping to get it on here. Oh well. I guess I can just buy it off of the App Store, Victoria II IS the best paradox game, so I don't mind paying extra if it means they might be more inclined to through out a sequel, wink wink.

If you do decide to get it, note that you only have to buy Hearts of Darkness to get everything!

 

[that-guy-is-it]

If you do decide to get it, note that you only have to buy Hearts of Darkness to get everything!

So if I just buy Hearts of Darkness I also get the base game and A House Divided? I thought I would have to buy everything individually. The App Store is not meant for games primarily so it is rather confusing how it would work.

 

[that-guy-is-it]

It's possible to play the Steam version on a Mac by using a thing called Wine. I'm doing it myself, but it took me some hours to get Victoria II to work. It's also possible to play other non-Mac Steam games like Darkest Hour this way.

I am familiar with Wine but had no idea Paradox games would work with it. Wine does have some issues with certain games though, does Victoria 2 run without much issues? Is the performance okay?

 

[Savolainen5]

So if I just buy Hearts of Darkness I also get the base game and A House Divided? I thought I would have to buy everything individually. The App Store is not meant for games primarily so it is rather confusing how it would work.

No no no, unless it specifically says it comes with the basegame and AHD, you need to get those, too.

 

[Sebastian Jarl]

So if I just buy Hearts of Darkness I also get the base game and A House Divided? I thought I would have to buy everything individually. The App Store is not meant for games primarily so it is rather confusing how it would work.

Yes, that's what I did. My guess is that the app store can't handle expansion packs (or that the porters found it easier to just port everything.)

Edit: Just double-checked. Base game and AHD neither installed nor bought from the app store - HoD is definitely all you need!

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

No no no, unless it specifically says it comes with the basegame and AHD, you need to get those, too.

Sorry for disagreeing, but the Mac app store seems to be a little weird in that case.
They sell the complete package under the name of Hearts of Darkness, as far as i read.
While i admittedly do not know, all comments and posts i read in that regard suggest this to be the case on the App store.

..and Sebastian Jarl has confirmed in the post above.

Either way it won't hurt to buy Hearts first and see if it works on its own, so to speak..

 

[that-guy-is-it]

Bo

Sorry for disagreeing, but the Mac app store seems to be a little weird in that case.
They sell the complete package under the name of Hearts of Darkness, as far as i read.
While i admittedly do not know, all comments and posts i read in that regard suggest this to be the case on the App store.

..and Sebastian Jarl has confirmed in the post above.

Either way it won't hurt to buy Hearts first and see if it works

Bought it after reading this thread again. It does come with everything! Thank the heavens, now I can enjoy my sweet sweet colonization rampage on the go. Thanks everyone!

 

[Aardvark Bellay]

Bo

Bought it after reading this thread again. It does come with everything! Thank the heavens, now I can enjoy my sweet sweet colonization rampage on the go. Thanks everyone!

Great....and its a little cheaper than the current Windows version on sale.