Heroes of Might and Magic IV is a turn-based strategy game developed by Gus Smedstad through New World Computing and published by the 3DO Company for Microsoft Windows-based personal computers in 2002. A Macintosh port was subsequently developed by Contraband Entertainment and released. Heroes of Might and Magic V Feb 2 2020 Released 2006 Turn Based Strategy The next part of the legendary strategy in the magic world favored by millions of gamers. The best series traditions combined with the new ideas and technologies.
Game Details:
Welcome to the “Heroes of Might and Magic 4” for Mac game page. This page contains information + tools how to port Heroes IV so you can play it on your Mac just like a normal application using Crossover. So if you haven’t Crossover yet, then sign up here and buy the program or if you want to test it first, for the 14 days trial. Or use the Porting Kit alternative.
If you don’t own the game yet, get Heroes IV from GOG.com which is DRM free there and runs out of the box. Click on the links mentioned here, create an account using the signup in the top bar on the GOG.com website and buy the game. You automatically get when creating an account 14 free GOG games (+ some dlc’s) added to your account so you have nothing to loose, only to receive! Make sure the setup file is downloaded into your download folder before running the Crosstie, so that Crossover recognizes the file and launches the setup automatically.
Use this CrossTie… to install the GOG game into Crossover
Make sure Crossover is installed before downloading/running the CrossTie. Or use Porting Kit.
Warning: Gamersgate version of this game contains TAGES DRM, so will give problems on launch and then a no-cd patch might be the only solution. Advise stick to GOG.com version with this game!
Game description:
Escape the flames licking at your back and jump quickly through a portal into another world, for only the bold will be allowed to live. Embrace a wondrous new land and uncover its ancient mysteries. Battle its deadly creatures and explore a forgotten past. Here lie gods who have been silent all too long. Here lies a realm that can only be claimed by the strong, the crafty or the wise. Here lies a realm awaiting a bold conqueror!
Additional Port Information:
Graphical Cards Tested: AMD Radeon 6770M, Nvidia Geoforce GT 640M
Whats tested: Playing campaign for a bit
Does Multiplayer work?: Yes, should work (DirectPlay is set), but not tested
OSX 10.7.5 and 10.8.2+ compatible?: yes
Known Issues: None that I know of
Whats not tested: Intel graphical cards
Latest update: 10-Juli-2013
Technical Support:Crossover game forum
Instruction video