The Sims 2: Ultimate Collection

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macOS Compatibility

Compatibility layer	Rating	Notes
CrossOver	Unplayable	Game does not run.^[1]
Wine	Unknown
Virtualization
Parallels	Perfect	Plays perfectly with code "boolprop useshaders false" used in game on Windows 11 on ARM and Parallels 17

References

↑ Verified by User:Mavethee on 19-August-2021
Device: MacBook Air M1 2020 16GB RAM (8-core GPU)

OS: macOS Big Sur 11.5.2

Method: CrossOver 21

Game version: Cracked version ( FOR TESTING )

Store: Origin

Comment: Game does not run, black screen with sound or at best, game running on very low settings, textures flickering. Tried some modifications (like Graphics Rules Maker), compatibility troubleshooting or guide provided at https://forum.parallels.com/threads/sims-2-graphics-issues.210407/ but no luck really. Technically found a gameplay video with method used on that forum but personally had no luck with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMhcrvuveKc

[1] Verified by User:Mavethee on 19-August-2021
Device: MacBook Air M1 2020 16GB RAM (8-core GPU)

OS: macOS Big Sur 11.5.2

Method: CrossOver 21

Game version: Cracked version ( FOR TESTING )

Store: Origin

Comment: Game does not run, black screen with sound or at best, game running on very low settings, textures flickering. Tried some modifications (like Graphics Rules Maker), compatibility troubleshooting or guide provided at https://forum.parallels.com/threads/sims-2-graphics-issues.210407/ but no luck really. Technically found a gameplay video with method used on that forum but personally had no luck with this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMhcrvuveKc

[1]