Difference between revisions of "Evil Genius"
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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Elixir Studios}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Elixir Studios}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|2004-2008}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments|2008-present}} |
|engines = | |engines = | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2004}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2004}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 9, 2013|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 9, 2013|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_10_new_additions|title=Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | Bird's-eye view }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Point and select }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | Building, RTS }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | Comedy, Contemporary }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Evil Genius }} | ||
+ | |reception = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|Metacritic|evil-genius|75}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/reception|IGDB|evil-genius|83}} | ||
|steam appid = 3720 | |steam appid = 3720 | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |gogcom id = 1207658775 |
− | |wikipedia = | + | |strategywiki = Evil Genius |
+ | |lutris = evil-genius | ||
+ | |hltb = 3242 | ||
+ | |mobygames = 16192 | ||
+ | |wikipedia = Evil Genius (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2131 | |winehq = 2131 | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | + | {{GOG.com links|1207658775|evil_genius}} | |
− | {{GOG.com links| | + | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] |
− | {{mm}} [ | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | | | Windows, OS X}} | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows, OS X}} |
− | {{Availability/row| | + | {{Availability/row| GamersGate | evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows }} |
− | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | evil_genius | DRM-free | Mac version is available once added to your library despite the store page showing Windows only and not Mac (except for a small Mac notice under the system requirements section). | | Windows, OS X}} | |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | evil_genius | DRM-free | | | Windows, OS X}} | ||
{{Availability/row| GMG | evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GMG | evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows }} | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3720 | DRM-free | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 3720 | Steam | | | Windows}} |
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | evil-genius | DRM-free | | | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| Developer | https://games.rebellionstore.com/it/product/view/evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | |
+ | ===Demo=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A free demo version is available from [http://sierrahelp.com/Misc/Demos.html#E SierraHelp]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
===Skip intro videos=== | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Skip Intro|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/evil_genius/quick_guide_on_how_to_skip_the_intro|title=Intro Skip Instructions|date=May 2023}}</ref>|fix= |
− | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. | |
− | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor | + | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor. |
# Find the following lines and set them to these values. | # Find the following lines and set them to these values. | ||
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===Patches=== | ===Patches=== | ||
− | ====[ | + | ====[https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/404-evil-genius-pcgamingwiki-patch/ PCGamingWiki Patch]==== |
{{++}} Contains all the official fixes and most tweaks, new fixes, along with the extra bonus content. | {{++}} Contains all the official fixes and most tweaks, new fixes, along with the extra bonus content. | ||
====[http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Official_Patch Official 1.01]==== | ====[http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Official_Patch Official 1.01]==== | ||
{{ii}} The official patch for the game released by Elixir Studios. | {{ii}} The official patch for the game released by Elixir Studios. | ||
− | ::*[ | + | ::*[https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/1501/7/42916/download European Version] |
− | ::*[ | + | ::*[https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/1501/7/42915/download American Version] |
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
{{Image|Evil Genius General.png|In-game general settings.}} | {{Image|Evil Genius General.png|In-game general settings.}} | ||
+ | |||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes = | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = false |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
+ | |origin = | ||
+ | |origin notes = | ||
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image|Evil Genius General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | {{Image|Evil Genius General Video.png|In-game general video settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Evil Genius Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | {{Image|Evil Genius Advanced Video.png|In-game advanced video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
− | |wsgf link = | + | |wsgf link = https://www.wsgf.org/dr/evil-genius |
|widescreen wsgf award = limited | |widescreen wsgf award = limited | ||
|multimonitor wsgf award = limited | |multimonitor wsgf award = limited | ||
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|ultrawidescreen = unknown | |ultrawidescreen = unknown | ||
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = hackable |
− | |4k ultra hd notes = | + | |4k ultra hd notes = See [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]. |
|fov = hackable | |fov = hackable | ||
− | |fov notes = Change the '''Max Camera Height'''. See [[#Custom camera height|Custom camera height]]. | + | |fov notes = Change the '''Max Camera Height'''. See [[#Custom camera height|Custom camera height]]. |
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
|windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | |windowed notes = See [[#Windowed|Windowed]]. | ||
|borderless windowed = hackable | |borderless windowed = hackable | ||
|borderless windowed notes = Fixes {{key|Alt|Tab}} crashes. When out of focus the game will appear as paused.<br>See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | |borderless windowed notes = Fixes {{key|Alt|Tab}} crashes. When out of focus the game will appear as paused.<br>See [[Glossary:Borderless fullscreen windowed|Borderless fullscreen windowed]]. | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = false |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = |
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = unknown |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
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|120 fps = true | |120 fps = true | ||
|120 fps notes = No [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|FPS]] cap. Performance hits are to be expected with more entities. | |120 fps notes = No [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|FPS]] cap. Performance hits are to be expected with more entities. | ||
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe|folder}} |
− | # Download the [ | + | # Open {{file|resolution.ini}} and set the desired values. |
− | # Open | + | '''Notes:''' |
− | + | {{ii}} A "Elixir App D3D: Genreic App Error" message may be shown on initial start-up when editing resolutions higher than 1920*1080, preventing the game from starting. This is caused by Discord, close Discord and restart the game. Discord can be opened again after the game has reached the title screen and this error disappears after first start-up and Discord can be freely used without closing it first on subsequent start-ups.{{cn|date=2021-04-15|reason=}} | |
}} | }} | ||
===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Through the resolution changer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe|folder}} | |
− | # Download the [ | + | # Open {{file|resolution.ini}} and look for the line <code>Windowed</code>, then change it to <code>Windowed=1</code> |
− | # Open | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
{{Image|Evil Genius Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | {{Image|Evil Genius Controls.png|In-game general control settings.}} | ||
{{Image|Evil Genius Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | {{Image|Evil Genius Remapping.png|In-game key map settings.}} | ||
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
|key remap = true | |key remap = true | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
− | |acceleration option notes = | + | |acceleration option notes = |
|mouse sensitivity = unknown | |mouse sensitivity = unknown | ||
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |invert mouse y-axis = false | ||
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|invert controller y-axis = unknown | |invert controller y-axis = unknown | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
− | |button prompts | + | |xbox prompts = unknown |
− | |button prompts notes | + | |xbox prompts notes = |
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
|controller hotplug = unknown | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
|haptic feedback = unknown | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | | | + | |simultaneous input = unknown |
− | | | + | |simultaneous input notes = |
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
{{Image|Evil Genius Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | {{Image|Evil Genius Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}} | ||
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = true | |separate volume = true | ||
|separate volume notes = | |separate volume notes = | ||
|surround sound = true | |surround sound = true | ||
− | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref> | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 output.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050323131640/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=115&page=2&cat=3|title=World Dominating Audio in Evil Genius - SoundBlaster|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
|closed captions = false | |closed captions = false | ||
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = always on |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = true | |eax support = true | ||
|eax support notes = EAX 4 | |eax support notes = EAX 4 | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = See [[#Enabling speech on the German_version|Enabling speech on the German version]]. | |notes = See [[#Enabling speech on the German_version|Enabling speech on the German version]]. | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|audio = false | |audio = false | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = |
− | |fan | + | |fan = |
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
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|notes = | |notes = | ||
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
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===Crash when pushing the research button=== | ===Crash when pushing the research button=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\|folder}} |
− | # | ||
# Open the desired save game with a text editor. | # Open the desired save game with a text editor. | ||
− | # Push {{key|Ctrl|H}} and in the '''Find''' field type '''ResearchSubject=0''' and in the '''Replace with''' field type '''ResearchSubject=12008'''. | + | # Push {{key|Ctrl|H}} and in the '''Find''' field, type '''ResearchSubject=0''' and in the '''Replace with''' field, type '''ResearchSubject=12008'''. |
# Click on the '''Replace''' button. | # Click on the '''Replace''' button. | ||
# Launch the game and load the desired save game, then open the research screen and click on the door icon, located at the top. | # Launch the game and load the desired save game, then open the research screen and click on the door icon, located at the top. | ||
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===Enabling speech on the German version=== | ===Enabling speech on the German version=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
− | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} | + | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}}. |
# Find the following lines and set them to these values or add them if they are missing. | # Find the following lines and set them to these values or add them if they are missing. | ||
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===The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference=== | ===The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Deleteting configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
− | # | + | # Change {{File|PresentParameters.ini}} to only read in the file's properties. |
# Follow the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] instructions in order to set up a custom resolution. | # Follow the [[#Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]] instructions in order to set up a custom resolution. | ||
+ | |||
+ | '''Notes:''' | ||
+ | {{ii}} If you changed resolution in the in-game settings you can either delete {{File|Current.opt}} or: | ||
+ | # Open {{File|Current.opt}} | ||
+ | # Find the following lines and set them to these values or add them if they are missing. | ||
+ | |||
+ | <pre> | ||
+ | ScreenWidth=1024 | ||
+ | </pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Generic Application Error=== | ===Generic Application Error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Install the [[DirectX#Legacy versions|DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Missing grass (Windows 8)=== | ===Missing grass (Windows 8)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Playtime not being tracked (Steam)=== | ===Playtime not being tracked (Steam)=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{ii}} By default, Steam only counts time while the game's launcher is active. To fix this, configure Steam to launch the actual game executable instead. Note time will nonetheless only be counted in fullscreen mode. |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Name|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-30|reason=}}|fix= |
− | + | #Open the Steam Properties of the game Evil Genius (right-clicking the icon is a common method to access the Properties). | |
+ | #Under ''Launch Options'', enter the following line, but adapt if the game's actual file location is different: | ||
+ | <pre>/c "C:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Evil Genius\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe"</pre> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Other information== | ==Other information== | ||
===Enabling the developer console=== | ===Enabling the developer console=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
− | # Open {{File|Default.ksb}} and {{File|Current.ksb}} with a text editor | + | # Open {{File|Default.ksb}} and {{File|Current.ksb}} with a text editor. |
# Add the following line near the end of the file, before the three hypens. | # Add the following line near the end of the file, before the three hypens. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} While playing push {{key|Ctrl|D}} once, then press {{key|~}} or {{key|\}} to open the console. | {{ii}} While playing push {{key|Ctrl|D}} once, then press {{key|~}} or {{key|\}} to open the console. | ||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
− | === | + | ===Increased Camera Zoom=== |
− | {{Fixbox| | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | {{ | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
− | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} | + | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor. |
− | # Find the following | + | # Find the following line and set it to this value. |
<pre> | <pre> | ||
− | + | [GameCamera] | |
− | MaxHeight= | + | MaxHeight=65.0 |
− | |||
− | |||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
− | |||
− | |||
− | |||
}} | }} | ||
===Changing the default Debug.log location=== | ===Changing the default Debug.log location=== | ||
{{--}} By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive. | {{--}} By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive. | ||
− | {{Fixbox| | + | |
− | {{ | + | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= |
− | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}} | + | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]]. |
+ | # Open {{File|concept.cfg}}. | ||
# Find the following line, then set it to the desired path. | # Find the following line, then set it to the desired path. | ||
<pre> | <pre> | ||
Debug output log file=YourPath | Debug output log file=YourPath | ||
</pre> | </pre> | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = 9.0b | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = 98SE | |minOS = 98SE | ||
− | |minCPU = Pentium III 800 MHz | + | |minCPU = Intel Pentium III 800 MHz |
|minRAM = 128 MB | |minRAM = 128 MB | ||
|minHD = 1.4 GB | |minHD = 1.4 GB | ||
− | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 |
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP | ||
− | |recCPU = Pentium | + | |recCPU = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
|recRAM = 256 MB | |recRAM = 256 MB | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:57, 2 July 2024
Developers | |
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Elixir Studios | |
Publishers | |
2004-2008 | Sierra Entertainment |
2008-present | Rebellion Developments |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013[1] |
Reception | |
Metacritic | 75 |
IGDB | 83 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Building, RTS |
Themes | Comedy, Contemporary |
Series | Evil Genius |
Evil Genius | |
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Evil Genius | 2004 |
Evil Genius 2: World Domination | 2021 |
Evil Genius is a singleplayer bird's-eye view building and RTS game in the Evil Genius series.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | SecuROM 5 DRM. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
GOG.com | Mac version is available once added to your library despite the store page showing Windows only and not Mac (except for a small Mac notice under the system requirements section). | |||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
ZOOM Platform | ||||
Developer website (unavailable) |
Demo
- A free demo version is available from SierraHelp.
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Skip Intro[2] |
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StartupState=1 CopyrightScreenDuration=0 |
Patches
PCGamingWiki Patch
- Contains all the official fixes and most tweaks, new fixes, along with the extra bonus content.
Official 1.01
- The official patch for the game released by Elixir Studios.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\DynamicResources\Config[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\DynamicResources\Layouts\[Note 1] |
macOS (OS X) | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 2] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | WSGF | Notes |
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Widescreen resolution | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | See Widescreen resolution. | ||
Field of view (FOV) | Change the Max Camera Height. See Custom camera height. | ||
Windowed | See Windowed. | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Fixes Alt+Tab ↹ crashes. When out of focus the game will appear as paused. See Borderless fullscreen windowed. |
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Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | |||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | No FPS cap. Performance hits are to be expected with more entities. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Widescreen resolution
Widescreen resolution[citation needed] |
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Notes:
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Windowed
Through the resolution changer[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support |
Controller types |
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Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | ||
Surround sound | Up to 7.1 output.[3] | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | ||
EAX support | EAX 4 | |
Royalty free audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | See Enabling speech on the German version. | |||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Issues fixed
- This is caused by the Windows region format setting being set to English (UK).
Crash when pushing the research button
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Enabling speech on the German version
Instructions[citation needed] |
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[Sound] PlayFeedback=true PlayNewsflashes=true |
The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference
Deleteting configuration file[citation needed] |
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Notes:
ScreenWidth=1024 |
Generic Application Error
Install the DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime[citation needed] |
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Missing grass (Windows 8)
Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows Vista.[citation needed] |
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Playtime not being tracked (Steam)
- By default, Steam only counts time while the game's launcher is active. To fix this, configure Steam to launch the actual game executable instead. Note time will nonetheless only be counted in fullscreen mode.
Name[citation needed] |
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/c "C:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Evil Genius\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe" |
Other information
Enabling the developer console
Instructions[citation needed] |
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ToggleDebugCommands:Ctrl+D Notes
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Increased Camera Zoom
Instructions[citation needed] |
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[GameCamera] MaxHeight=65.0 |
Changing the default Debug.log location
- By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive.
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Debug output log file=YourPath |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 9.0b |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Pentium III 800 MHz | Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 128 MB | 256 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce 2 16 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0b compatible | Nvidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%
,%PROGRAMDATA%
, or%WINDIR%
might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details). - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (3720) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Intro Skip Instructions - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ World Dominating Audio in Evil Genius - SoundBlaster - last accessed on May 2023