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{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/evil_genius GOG.com Support Page] | {{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/evil_genius GOG.com Support Page] | ||
| − | == Availability == | + | ==Availability== |
{{Availability Table| | {{Availability Table| | ||
{{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/evil_genius GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}} | {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/evil_genius GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}} | ||
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| − | == | + | ==Essential improvements== |
| − | === Official Patches === | + | ===Official Patches=== |
| − | ==== v1.01 ==== | + | ====v1.01==== |
'''v1.01 ([http://www.n1nj4.com/egpatches/evilgenius_update_eu_100_101.zip EU]/[http://www.n1nj4.com/egpatches/evilgenius_update_en_100_101.zip US])''' is the only official patch, released by Elixir before its demise in 2005. It fixes a number of issues, however it should be noted a number of issues still remain. Fixes in v1.01 included the following<ref>http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Official_Patch</ref>: | '''v1.01 ([http://www.n1nj4.com/egpatches/evilgenius_update_eu_100_101.zip EU]/[http://www.n1nj4.com/egpatches/evilgenius_update_en_100_101.zip US])''' is the only official patch, released by Elixir before its demise in 2005. It fixes a number of issues, however it should be noted a number of issues still remain. Fixes in v1.01 included the following<ref>http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Official_Patch</ref>: | ||
| − | *Multiple crash bugs resolved | + | * Multiple crash bugs resolved |
| − | *Minor scripting fixes | + | * Minor scripting fixes |
| − | *Fixes to researchable items | + | * Fixes to researchable items |
| − | *Object and menu item name changes | + | * Object and menu item name changes |
| − | *General bug fixes | + | * General bug fixes |
| − | === Unofficial Patches === | + | ===Unofficial Patches=== |
| − | ==== v1.1 ==== | + | ====v1.1==== |
'''v1.1 ([http://www.n1nj4.com/EvilPlanet/images/modding/Patch.zip US])''' is an unofficial fan patch collated by [http://www.n1nj4.com/EvilPlanet/ Evil Planet] user "walking fishy". Although designed for the US release, most game elements introduced should function with European versions of the game<ref>http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch</ref>. The patch improves upon many game elements that had previously frustrated players, including the following (further detail can be found on the [http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch Evil Planet Wiki]): | '''v1.1 ([http://www.n1nj4.com/EvilPlanet/images/modding/Patch.zip US])''' is an unofficial fan patch collated by [http://www.n1nj4.com/EvilPlanet/ Evil Planet] user "walking fishy". Although designed for the US release, most game elements introduced should function with European versions of the game<ref>http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch</ref>. The patch improves upon many game elements that had previously frustrated players, including the following (further detail can be found on the [http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch Evil Planet Wiki]): | ||
| − | *Improved henchman stats and reduced Act of Infamy times | + | * Improved henchman stats and reduced Act of Infamy times |
| − | *Hotel exclusive rooms now available to build elsewhere | + | * Hotel exclusive rooms now available to build elsewhere |
| − | *Some exterior objects may now be built inside | + | * Some exterior objects may now be built inside |
| − | *Loot items carry over to second island | + | * Loot items carry over to second island |
| − | *Other requested fan features and bug fixes | + | * Other requested fan features and bug fixes |
| − | ==== Unofficial Steam Patch ==== | + | ====Unofficial Steam Patch==== |
The '''Unofficial Steam Patch ([http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638920 US/EU])''' is a fan patch developed by Steam user "LennardF1989" for the Steam version of the game. It includes many of the fixes and improvements from the US and EU official patch, as well as the unofficial v1.1 patch, and the content included on the Bonus CD, which is freely available on the internet. | The '''Unofficial Steam Patch ([http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638920 US/EU])''' is a fan patch developed by Steam user "LennardF1989" for the Steam version of the game. It includes many of the fixes and improvements from the US and EU official patch, as well as the unofficial v1.1 patch, and the content included on the Bonus CD, which is freely available on the internet. | ||
| − | === Bonus CD === | + | ===Bonus CD=== |
A free expansion to the game, it provides a new unit, a new trap, and various other additions. | A free expansion to the game, it provides a new unit, a new trap, and various other additions. | ||
It can be downloaded [http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/evilgenius/other/26857.html here]. | It can be downloaded [http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/evilgenius/other/26857.html here]. | ||
| − | === Fully updating and improving the game === | + | ===Fully updating and improving the game=== |
{{Anchor|Following|gamefix}} these steps should update your game as fully as possible, implementing the official patch, the unofficial improvement patch, the Bonus CD content and native resolution fix. | {{Anchor|Following|gamefix}} these steps should update your game as fully as possible, implementing the official patch, the unofficial improvement patch, the Bonus CD content and native resolution fix. | ||
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# Run the game | # Run the game | ||
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| − | ===Skip | + | |
| + | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro}} | ||
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| − | === [[Save game cloud syncing]] === | + | ===[[Save game cloud syncing]]=== |
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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| − | === [[Widescreen resolution]] === | + | ===[[Widescreen resolution]]=== |
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen Resolutions}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen Resolutions}} | ||
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# Start the game | # Start the game | ||
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==Input settings== | ==Input settings== | ||
[[File:Evil Genius Controls.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general control settings.]] | [[File:Evil Genius Controls.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general control settings.]] | ||
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[[File:Evil Genius Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | [[File:Evil Genius Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]] | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
| − | |separate volume =true | + | |separate volume = true |
| − | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = |
| − | |surround sound =true | + | |surround sound = true |
| − | |surround sound notes = | + | |surround sound notes = |
| − | |subtitles =unknown | + | |subtitles = unknown |
| − | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = |
| − | |closed captions =false | + | |closed captions = false |
| − | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = |
| − | |mute on focus lost =true | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
| − | |mute on focus lost notes = | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
| − | |eax support = | + | |eax support = |
| − | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
}} | }} | ||
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{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minOS = 98SE | |minOS = 98SE | ||
|minproc = Pentium III 800 MHz | |minproc = Pentium III 800 MHz | ||
|minmem = 128 MB | |minmem = 128 MB | ||
| − | |minHD = 1.4 GB | + | |minHD = 1.4 GB |
| − | |minGPU = | + | |minGPU = nVidia GeForce 2 |
| + | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
|recproc = Pentium IV 1.5 GHz | |recproc = Pentium IV 1.5 GHz | ||
|recmem = 256 MB | |recmem = 256 MB | ||
| − | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = nVidia GeForce 3 |
| + | |recVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 22:12, 10 November 2013
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| Developers | |
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| Elixir Studios | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| Rebellion Developments | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | September 28, 2004 |
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General information
- Evil Planet Wiki - A wiki for Evil Genius
- Evil Planet Community Site
- Steam Community Discussions
- Steam Users' Forums
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Essential improvements
Official Patches
v1.01
v1.01 (EU/US) is the only official patch, released by Elixir before its demise in 2005. It fixes a number of issues, however it should be noted a number of issues still remain. Fixes in v1.01 included the following[1]:
- Multiple crash bugs resolved
- Minor scripting fixes
- Fixes to researchable items
- Object and menu item name changes
- General bug fixes
Unofficial Patches
v1.1
v1.1 (US) is an unofficial fan patch collated by Evil Planet user "walking fishy". Although designed for the US release, most game elements introduced should function with European versions of the game[2]. The patch improves upon many game elements that had previously frustrated players, including the following (further detail can be found on the Evil Planet Wiki):
- Improved henchman stats and reduced Act of Infamy times
- Hotel exclusive rooms now available to build elsewhere
- Some exterior objects may now be built inside
- Loot items carry over to second island
- Other requested fan features and bug fixes
Unofficial Steam Patch
The Unofficial Steam Patch (US/EU) is a fan patch developed by Steam user "LennardF1989" for the Steam version of the game. It includes many of the fixes and improvements from the US and EU official patch, as well as the unofficial v1.1 patch, and the content included on the Bonus CD, which is freely available on the internet.
Bonus CD
A free expansion to the game, it provides a new unit, a new trap, and various other additions.
It can be downloaded here.
Fully updating and improving the game
Following these steps should update your game as fully as possible, implementing the official patch, the unofficial improvement patch, the Bonus CD content and native resolution fix.
Instructions:
- Before starting, download the official and unofficial patches (see v1.01 and v1.1), the Bonus CD, and Racer_S's universal resolution changer
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Game data
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Video settings
Widescreen resolution
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Input settings
Audio settings
System requirements
| Windows | ||
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| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1.4 GB | |
| Video card (GPU) | nVidia GeForce 2 16 MB of VRAM | nVidia GeForce 3 64 MB of VRAM |