How to play Sonic Origins on Mac

Game summary

Sonic Origins is an upcoming video game compilation consisting of games from the Sonic the Hedgehog series, and is being developed and published by Sega. It will be available for all the latest platforms and will be released in 2022 as a part of the Sonic brand's 30th anniversary.

Play Sonic Origins on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)

The easiest way to play Sonic Origins on a Mac is through Parallels, which allows you to virtualize a Windows machine on Macs. The setup is very easy and it works for Apple Silicon Macs as well as for older Intel-based Macs.

Parallels supports the latest version of DirectX and OpenGL, allowing you to play the latest PC games on any Mac. The latest version of DirectX is up to 20% faster.

Our favorite feature of Parallels Desktop is that when you turn off your virtual machine, all the unused disk space gets returned to your main OS, thus minimizing resource waste (which used to be a problem with virtualization).

Sonic Origins installation steps for Mac

Step 1
Go to Parallels.com and download the latest version of the software.
Step 2
Follow the installation process and make sure you allow Parallels in your Mac’s security preferences (it will prompt you to do so).
Step 3
When prompted, download and install Windows 10. The download is around 5.7GB. Make sure you give it all the permissions that it asks for.
Step 4
Once Windows is done installing, you are ready to go. All that’s left to do is install Sonic Origins like you would on any PC.
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🕹 Editor's notes

Following the release of Sonic film in 2020, the developer and publisher decided to remaster the game Sonic the Hedgehog. It consists of four games: Sega CD: sonic the Hedgehog; Sonic the Hedgehog 2; Sonic CD; Sonic the Hedgehog 3 and Knuckles. 

The compilation of these four games is called Sonic Origins. It's compiled by Sega and was released on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4&5, X box series, and Windows. The game was released in June 2022 on its 31st anniversary. 

What can you expect

With all the buzz around this, which is deserving, what can one expect? Despite receiving favorable reviews, there are hiccups that need to be mentioned. Now the good aspect of this game is the presentation and enhancements. If you're a longtime fan, this is like virtual time traveling, making you feel nostalgic for the old times.

The color enhancement is impressive and has smooth gameplay. It features new plays and restored content. Plus, the sound quality is brilliant and good music. Additionally, it has excellent animation and editing.

One of the issues with this game is there is no replay mode in difficulty settings. It also has only four games which are quite a few for a game that can be pretty expensive. Additionally, expect technical glitches during missions and bugs-related issues. The levels are also striped, leaving the Player with minimum content. 

That said, the game is subjective, and you can give it a shot yourself. It does take you to the memory lane of the 90s era. But is it worth the price? Eventually, the choice lies in you. Perhaps the new fans may like it, while the older fans might probably have a mixed feeling. 

All in all, it’s a good attempt by Sega and the Sonic Team to remaster these iconic games in one. They have done a commendable job nonetheless. Many people have complained about high pricing. But if you have the cash to spare, then you can go with it. 

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