aleph-one ☆
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Description:
Open-source continuation of Bungie's Marathon 2 game engine
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 20250829@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: games engine retro marathon fps
Install: brew install --cask aleph-one
About:
Aleph One is a cross-platform engine that allows modern systems to run the classic Marathon 2 game, originally developed by Bungie. It enhances the original with features like high-resolution graphics, online multiplayer networking, and Lua scripting support for custom scenarios. This package provides the native macOS application bundle required to play the game.
Key Features:
  • Modern OpenGL rendering with high-resolution texture support
  • Built-in online multiplayer with lobby and matchmaking
  • Extensible via Lua scripting for custom game logic and HUDs
  • Supports community-created scenarios and total conversions
Use Cases:
  • Playing the original Marathon 2 campaign with modern enhancements
  • Exploring community-made scenarios and custom maps
  • Hosting or joining online deathmatch and cooperative games
Alternatives:
  • Steam (Marathon Trilogy) – Official distribution via Steam, though Aleph One is required for modern macOS compatibility and multiplayer.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 29, 2025 6:37pm 20250829 0 VERSION_BUMP 10271647
Jul 12, 2024 12:14pm 20240712 0 VERSION_BUMP 22ca2a4b
Nov 25, 2023 10:18pm 20231125 0 VERSION_BUMP be2ba1cd
Nov 25, 2023 9:46pm 20231125 0 VERSION_BUMP cb32f323
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