marathon
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Description:
First-person shooter, first in a trilogy
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 20250829@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: game fps retro multiplayer alephone
Install: brew install --cask marathon
About:
Marathon is a first-person shooter game, the first in the legendary trilogy developed by Bungie. This package provides the Aleph One engine, an open-source port that enables modern systems to run the original game with enhanced graphics, networking, and audio support.
Key Features:
  • Enhanced engine supporting high-resolution displays and modern audio APIs
  • Built-in networking for cooperative and competitive multiplayer over IPX or TCP/IP
  • Extensive modding support for custom maps, physics, and total conversions
  • Cross-platform compatibility (macOS, Windows, Linux)
Use Cases:
  • Playing the classic Marathon trilogy on modern hardware
  • Engaging in cooperative or competitive multiplayer campaigns
  • Creating and playing custom maps and total conversion mods
Alternatives:
  • Aleph One – Aleph One is the upstream open-source engine; this Homebrew cask provides a convenient package for macOS installation.
Version History
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Aug 29, 2025 7:37pm 20250829 0 VERSION_BUMP f450e773
Jul 12, 2024 12:00pm 20240712 0 VERSION_BUMP 429d93b2