Steam- Mac Version

[open6l]

Yeah - I give up on this for today... can't say I'm surprised

 

[tripleplonq]

Is the Steam version different from the Mac App Store Version, graphics wise?
Or is it just the same version(iOS port) in another package?

 

[iamoneagain]

Yep, same results. Show as complete even though it didn't download anything. Was going to check out the Mac version but I'll enjoy Fish Tales on pc for now.

 

[dakati]

Anyone got this working on Steam?- It's listed on Steam for download, claims to have downloaded the game then refuses to start, something about 'missing executable'.

I'm getting the same error.

I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling 5 times now, and the same thing happens every single time.

 

[gypsyshred]

I've seen this happen on other games. It was a quick fix in those cases, I'm sure someone forgot to dot an i or cross a t.

 

[squidlr]

Good to see that it's 'SteamPlay' - buy the Mac game and you can also download PC version - good job Farsight!

 

[discerningdm]

Still getting the missing executable problem. I'll give it another day! Definitely welcome news.

 

[night]

Alright.. installed Steam for the first time, no TPA yet.
(I hit the full screen mode and had a hard time to find a way out! My mouse pointer changed in a black square and there was no exit to be found.)

 

[night]

update:

Installed the free TPA version, but when I want to play I get an error 'Failed to start game (missing executable)….
How do I get this to work?

 

[netizen]

http://digitalpinballfans.com/showthread.php/6421-Steam-Mac-Version?p=122381&viewfull=1#post122381

 

[open6l]

There is a problem with the release. Can't blame you for wanting info (as we all do) but all we can do is sit and wait and keep trying until it works.

update:

Installed the free TPA version, but when I want to play I get an error 'Failed to start game (missing executable)….
How do I get this to work?

 

[night]

Ok, no problem, we wait. I thought I did something wrong, never used steam before. Seems a good concept.

 

[Stuart Webster]

It should be working now. A download should begin automatically. If not, you may need to restart your Steam client.

Turns out that Valve needed to hook something up on their end but they had left the office before we came to that conclusion. D'oh!

 

[iamoneagain]

Yay! It works. Now that bad news. Looks like a port from IOS version with post processing and a level of detail add. Does not have lighting effect like pc version. Like on Medieval Madness, the castle gate lights up with green around the gate on pc version. Also couldn't get the xbox 360 controller to work by just plugging in. Might be a driver to make it work. Based off a few minutes playing. going to stick with pc version and iPad.

Wanted to add, all games purchased for pc are included in mac version as well. Would be nice of steam made a iPad app, then would only have to buy games once for all platforms.

 

[open6l]

Would be nice of steam made a iPad app, then would only have to buy games once for all platforms.

and an Android app etc... But then that would prevent further profit.

 

[starck]

Yay! It works. Now that bad news. Looks like a port from IOS version with post processing and a level of detail add. Does not have lighting effect like pc version

Yeah, I agree. I have the Mac version open in one monitor right now, and the PS3 version on another monitor simultaneously, to compare the graphics.
And, I'm also using a video of the PC beta for comparison (1080p): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8j91-AFKyxU&t=04m40s
PS3 has some pretty wonky table coloration and lighting problems (previously discussed), but has table reflections, more lighting, etc.
PC looks best based on those PC beta builds I've seen.

Mac version totally looks like a scaled up iPad version.

The other thing is- THE SOUND ON THE PC VERSION. IS SO MUCH BETTER. Why is this. The mac, PS3, iOS versions sound totally overdriven compared to the PC version.

 

[Stuart Webster]

The other thing is- THE SOUND ON THE PC VERSION. IS SO MUCH BETTER. Why is this. The mac, PS3, iOS versions sound totally overdriven compared to the PC version.

The PC version has the audio sample rate set to 44k, while the iOS and Mac version are set to 11k. I can't speak for the PS3 as I have no part in it. The lower sample rates are due to engine limitations.

 

[geoffreysinkeler]

I just played steam on my macbook pro early 2011. Works ok. Same performance as the version via the App Store. I already bought some tables via App Store. 'of course' they are not available via Steam. Now I have to buy them again if I want to play them via steam?

Also, is this going to be the future of Pinball Arcade for the mac or will the App Store version be updated too?

 

[Stuart Webster]

Both versions will be updated. However, the Steam version certainly makes things more accessible when it comes to testing and posting updates.

 

[squidlr]

Mac TPA is a solid game, but the poorer cousin of the PC game. The lighting effects really make a huge difference.