How to play Train Simulator + Densha de GO!: Tokyu Line on Mac

Game summary

Train Simulator + Densha de Go!: Toukyoukyuukou-hen (loosely translated to "Train Simulator + Go by Train!: Tokyo Express Edition") is an electric train driving simulation game developed by Ongakukan (along with Taito) and published by Ongakukan for the PlayStation 2 in Japan on December 18, 2003. Part of both the Train Simulator and Densha de Go! series, Tokyokyuukou-hen features the former's use of full-motion video with two modes, representing the display, controls, and gameplay mechanics of either series. It focuses on three routes from the Tokyu Railways Company: the Tōyoko Line, the Den-en-toshi Line, and the Ōimachi Line. The game was later ported to the PlayStation Portable on February 17, 2005 as Mobile Train Simulator + Densha de Go!: Tokyokyuukou-hen.
First released: Dec 2003

Play Train Simulator + Densha de GO!: Tokyu Line on Mac with Parallels (virtualized)

The easiest way to play Train Simulator + Densha de GO!: Tokyu Line 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).

Train Simulator + Densha de GO!: Tokyu Line 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 Train Simulator + Densha de GO!: Tokyu Line like you would on any PC.
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