MacBook Air users, which of these vintage games can we play?

by **Vintagemtg** » 25 Feb 2022, 16:47

So I am very interested in playing some of these old MTG programs but I only have access to my 2019 MacBook Air, which I also need as my daily driver. Which of these older MTG programs can I get to run without too much trouble or worry of breaking my computer?

I saw Shandalar which looked great. Really I like anything with the vintage style feel, even if it is newer like Cockatrice. I just can’t stand all the bloated animations and GUI of modern programs.

Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

by **AurelioRunolfsson** » 25 Oct 2024, 07:10

Vintagemtg wrote:So I am very interested in playing some of these old MTG programs but I only have access to my 2019 MacBook Air, which I also need as my daily driver. Which of these older MTG programs can I get to run without too much trouble or worry of breaking my computer?

I saw Shandalar which looked great. Really I like anything with the vintage style feel, even if it is newer like Cockatrice. I just can’t stand all the bloated animations and GUI of modern programs.

Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

This old MTG program is very likely to develop on the 2019 MacBook Air.

by **Marilynbooth** » 29 Oct 2024, 01:29

If you like the old MTG programs, Shandalar and Cockatrice are great options. Shandalar can run on DOSBox, while Cockatrice is compatible with macOS. Both offer a simple and no-frills gaming experience!

by **adeptloathsome** » 21 Nov 2024, 01:36

celemtine wrote:
Marilynbooth wrote:If you like geometry dash the old MTG programs, Shandalar and Cockatrice are great options. Shandalar can run on DOSBox, while Cockatrice is compatible with macOS. Both offer a simple and no-frills gaming experience!
Thanks for the advice, but I've played it before and I thought it was average. I personally don't really recommend it.

Hello, what level have you played to?

by **Sonolland** » 12 Mar 2025, 01:42

Vintagemtg wrote:So I am very interested in playing some of these old MTG programs but I only have access to my 2019 MacBook Air, which I also need as my daily driver. Which of these older MTG programs can I get to run without too much trouble or worry of breaking my computer?

I saw Shandalar which looked great. Really I like anything with the vintage style feel, even if it is newer like Cockatrice. I just can’t stand all the bloated animations and GUI of modern programs.

Any help is appreciated! Thank you!

Shandalar and Cockatrice are great options with a classic, lightweight style and not too heavy of an interface. Both run well on the 2019 MacBook Air, but you may need a tool like Wine for some older programs.

by **Huggybaby** » 14 Mar 2025, 16:05

We don't believe in locking threads here, but I'm making an exception in this case.