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{{Infobox game/row/developer|Elixir Studios}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Elixir Studios}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment|2004-2008}}
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{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments}}
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{{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}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 9, 2013|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_10_new_additions Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions - GOG.com]</ref>}}
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{{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
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|gogcom page  = evil_genius
+
|gogcom id    = 1207658775
 
|strategywiki = Evil Genius
 
|strategywiki = Evil Genius
 +
|lutris      = evil-genius
 +
|hltb        = 3242
 +
|mobygames    = 16192
 
|wikipedia    = Evil Genius (video game)
 
|wikipedia    = Evil Genius (video game)
 
|winehq      = 2131
 
|winehq      = 2131
 +
|license      = commercial
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Introduction
 +
|introduction      =
 +
 +
|release history  =
 +
 +
|current state    =
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{GOG.com links|evil_genius|evil_genius}}
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{{GOG.com links|1207658775|evil_genius}}
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/3720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | | | Windows, OS X}}
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{{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc check | {{DRM|SecuROM|5}}. | | Windows, OS X}}
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{{Availability/row| developer | https://games.rebellionstore.com/it/product/view/evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows }}
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{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-EG | GamersGate | | | Windows}}
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{{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 | Steam | | | Windows}}
 
{{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}} 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===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{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=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Skip Intro|ref=<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/evil_genius/quick_guide_on_how_to_skip_the_intro Intro Skip Instructions]</ref>}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor.
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====[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.
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::*[http://www.n1nj4.com/egpatches/evilgenius_update_eu_100_101.zip European Version]
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::*[https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/1501/7/42916/download European Version]
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::*[http://www.n1nj4.com/egpatches/evilgenius_update_en_100_101.zip American Version]
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::*[https://patches-scrolls.de/patch/1501/7/42915/download American Version]
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
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===Configuration file(s) location===
 
===Configuration file(s) location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config}}
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{{Game data/config|Windows|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Config}}
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{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
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{{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\}}
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
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{{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
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|gog galaxy           = false
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|discord                  =
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|gog galaxy notes     =  
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|discord notes            =
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|origin               =  
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|epic games launcher      =
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|origin notes         =  
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|epic games launcher notes =
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|steam cloud           = false
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|gog galaxy               = false
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|steam cloud notes     =  
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|gog galaxy notes         =  
−
|uplay                =  
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|origin                   =  
−
|uplay notes           =  
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|origin notes             =  
−
|xbox cloud           =  
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|steam cloud               = false
−
|xbox cloud notes     =  
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|steam cloud notes         =  
 +
|ubisoft connect          =  
 +
|ubisoft connect notes     =  
 +
|xbox cloud               =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Video settings==
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==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.}}
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{{Video settings
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{{Video
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|wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/evil-genius
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|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                = unknown
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|4k ultra hd                = hackable
−
|4k ultra hd notes          =  
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|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]].
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|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                = hackable
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|anisotropic                = false
−
|anisotropic notes          = Can be forced through the [[NVIDIA Control Panel#Forcing Anti-Aliasing/Anisotropic Filtering|NVIDIA Control Panel]]/[[AMD VISION Engine Control Center|AMD Control Center]].
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|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|antialiasing              = unknown
 
|antialiasing              = unknown
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
 
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = false
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|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]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Widescreen Resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe|folder}}
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code>
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# Open {{file|resolution.ini}} and set the desired values.
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# Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and set the desired values.
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'''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]]===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Through the resolution changer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Through the resolution changer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe|folder}}
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# Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe</code>
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# Open {{file|resolution.ini}} and look for the line <code>Windowed</code>, then change it to <code>Windowed=1</code>
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# Open <code>resolution.ini</code> and look for the line <code>Windowed</code>, then change it to <code>Windowed=1</code>
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Input settings==
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==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 settings
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{{Input
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap                = true
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap 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=  
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|touchscreen               = unknown
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|xinput controllers        = unknown
−
|touchscreen notes        =  
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|xinput controllers notes  =
−
|button prompts           = unknown
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|xbox prompts              = unknown
−
|button prompts notes     =  
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|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    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
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|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
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|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 =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
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==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
 
{{Image|Evil Genius Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
 
{{Image|Evil Genius Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
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{{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>[https://web.archive.org/web/20050323131640/http://www.soundblaster.com/resources/read.asp?articleid=115&page=2&cat=3 World Dominating Audio in Evil Genius - SoundBlaster]</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      = true
+
|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      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
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|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{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      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |audio    = false
 
  |audio    = false
 
  |subtitles = false
 
  |subtitles = false
−
  |notes    = A text translation is available [https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/56479384/Modding/Evil%20Genius/Italian%20Translation.7z here].
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  |notes    =  
−
  |fan      =
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  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =  
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
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  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |fan      =  
 
  |fan      =  
−
|fan notes =
 
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
}}
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===Crash when pushing the research button===
 
===Crash when pushing the research button===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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# Go to {{file|{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\|folder}}
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# Go to <code>{{p|game}}\DynamicResources\Layouts\</code>
 
 
# 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'''.
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===Enabling speech on the German version===
 
===Enabling speech on the German version===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}}.
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}}.
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===The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference===
 
===The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Deleteting configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Deleteting configuration file|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Delete {{File|Current.opt}}.
 
# Delete {{File|Current.opt}}.
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===Generic Application Error===
 
===Generic Application Error===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Install the [[DirectX#Legacy versions|DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime]]|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
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* Download and run the [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=35 Windows DirectX End-User Runtime Web Installer].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Missing grass (Windows 8)===
 
===Missing grass (Windows 8)===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Run the game in [[Windows Compatibility Mode|compatibility mode]] for Windows Vista.|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
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# Go to the <code>{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe\</code> folder and find <code>EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code>
 
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# See [[Windows Compatibility Mode]].
 
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# Tick the '''Run this program in compatibility mode for''' checkbox and select the '''Windows Vista''' mode.
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Playtime not being tracked (Steam)===
 
===Playtime not being tracked (Steam)===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{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.
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{{Fixbox/fix|Create a Steam shortcut to Evil Genius|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Name|ref={{cn|date=2021-07-30|reason=}}|fix=
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#Open the Steam Properties of the game Evil Genius (right-clicking the icon is a common method to access the Properties).
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{{Fixbox|1=
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#Under ''Launch Options'', enter the following line, but adapt if the game's actual file location is different:
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{{Fixbox/fix|Launch the game twice|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
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<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===
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# 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.
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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.
−
{{ii}} A handy list of commands can be found [http://www.gamewinners.com/Cheats/index.php/Evil_Genius#Developer_mode here] and [http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Debug_Mode here].
 
 
}}
 
}}
  
 
===Increased Camera Zoom===
 
===Increased Camera Zoom===
−
{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor.
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}} with a text editor.
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{{--}} By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive.
 
{{--}} By default on Windows this file is created into the main drive.
  
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{{Fixbox|1=
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{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
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{{Fixbox/fix|Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}}}
 
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration files location]].
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}}.
 
# Open {{File|concept.cfg}}.
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===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
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|direct3d versions      =  
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|64-bit executable     = unknown
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|windows 32-bit exe    = true
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|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 
|minGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 2
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 16 MB
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|minDX    = 9.0b
  
 
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
 
|recOS    = ME, 2000, XP
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium IV 1.5 GHz
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|recCPU  = Intel Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recRAM  = 256 MB
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3
 
|recGPU  = Nvidia GeForce 3

Latest revision as of 11:27, 19 May 2023

Evil Genius
Evil Genius cover
Developers
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
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Evil Genius on HowLongToBeat
Evil Genius on IGDB
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Evil Genius guide on StrategyWiki
Evil Genius on MobyGames
Evil Genius on Wikipedia
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Evil Genius
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

GOG.com Community Discussions
GOG.com Support Page
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
Retail
Disc check (requires the CD/DVD in the drive to play)
 SecuROM 5 DRM.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
GamersGate
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Windows
GOG.com
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
macOS (OS X)
Green Man Gaming
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Windows
Steam
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Windows
ZOOM Platform
DRM-free
Windows
Developer website (unavailable)
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Windows
A free demo version is available from SierraHelp.

Essential improvements

Skip intro videos

Skip Intro[2]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open concept.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the following lines and set them to these values.
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

In-game general settings.
In-game general settings.

Configuration file(s) location

System Location
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
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
GOG Galaxy
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game general video settings.
In-game general video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.
In-game advanced video settings.

Graphics feature State WSGF Notes
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.
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]
  1. Download the Universal Resolution Changer and extract it to <path-to-game>\ReleaseExe
  2. Open resolution.ini and set the desired values.

Notes:

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.[citation needed]

Windowed

Through the resolution changer[citation needed]
  1. Download the Universal Resolution Changer and extract it to <path-to-game>\ReleaseExe
  2. Open resolution.ini and look for the line Windowed, then change it to Windowed=1

Input

In-game general control settings.
In-game general control settings.
In-game key map settings.
In-game key map settings.

Keyboard and mouse State Notes
Remapping
Mouse acceleration
Mouse sensitivity
Mouse input in menus
Mouse Y-axis inversion
Controller
Controller support
Controller types

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

Audio feature State Notes
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
English
French
German
See Enabling speech on the German version.
Italian
Spanish

Issues fixed

Corrupt main menu screen and missing audio

This is caused by the Windows region format setting being set to English (UK).

Crash when pushing the research button

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to <path-to-game>\DynamicResources\Layouts\
  2. Open the desired save game with a text editor.
  3. Push Ctrl+H and in the Find field, type ResearchSubject=0 and in the Replace with field, type ResearchSubject=12008.
  4. Click on the Replace button.
  5. Launch the game and load the desired save game, then open the research screen and click on the door icon, located at the top.
  6. Cancel the door research by clicking on the red icon.

Enabling speech on the German version

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open concept.cfg.
  3. Find the following lines and set them to these values or add them if they are missing.
[Sound]
PlayFeedback=true 
PlayNewsflashes=true

The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference

Deleteting configuration file[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Delete Current.opt.
  3. Follow the Widescreen resolution instructions in order to set up a custom resolution.

Generic Application Error

Install the DirectX 9.0c end-user runtime[citation needed]

Missing grass (Windows 8)

Run the game in compatibility mode for Windows Vista.[citation needed]

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]
  1. Open the Steam Properties of the game Evil Genius (right-clicking the icon is a common method to access the Properties).
  2. Under Launch Options, enter the following line, but adapt if the game's actual file location is different:
/c "C:\SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Evil Genius\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe"

Other information

Enabling the developer console

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open Default.ksb and Current.ksb with a text editor.
  3. Add the following line near the end of the file, before the three hypens.
ToggleDebugCommands:Ctrl+D

Notes

While playing push Ctrl+D once, then press ~ or \ to open the console.

Increased Camera Zoom

Instructions[citation needed]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open concept.cfg with a text editor.
  3. Find the following line and set it to this value.
[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]
  1. Go to the configuration files location.
  2. Open concept.cfg.
  3. Find the following line, then set it to the desired path.
Debug output log file=YourPath

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9.0b
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)

System requirements

Windows
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. ↑ 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. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:

References

  1. ↑ Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
  2. ↑ Intro Skip Instructions - last accessed on May 2023
  3. ↑ World Dominating Audio in Evil Genius - SoundBlaster - last accessed on May 2023