OpenEmu uses a modular architecture, allowing for game-engine plugins, allowing OpenEmu to support a host of different emulation engines and back ends while retaining the familiar macOS native front end. It allows Mac users to play Sega Genesis games, Sega CD, Sega Master System, Sega Dreamcast, and Sega Saturn games. Fusion runs smooth on Mac OS X or any Macintosh system. It is a multi-system emulator that works on both platforms. one of the best-looking games ever released for the Sega Genesis console. Currently, Fusion is recognized as the best Sega Genesis emulator for Mac and also PC. This emulator is built by editing and adding to existing open-source software. One third-party library example is Sparkle, which is used for auto-updating. Arnold: a Mac OS X CPC emulator, supports a the full CPC range, last release. A Mega Drive emulator for making weird glitchy effects.
The project leverages modern macOS technologies, such as Cocoa, Core Animation, and other third-party libraries. OpenEmu is an open-source project whose purpose is to bring macOS game emulation into the realm of first-class citizenship.