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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 = | |taxonomy = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} | ||
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|gogcom id = 1207658775 | |gogcom id = 1207658775 | ||
|strategywiki = Evil Genius | |strategywiki = Evil Genius | ||
+ | |lutris = evil-genius | ||
|hltb = 3242 | |hltb = 3242 | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 16192 |
|wikipedia = Evil Genius (video game) | |wikipedia = Evil Genius (video game) | ||
|winehq = 2131 | |winehq = 2131 | ||
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{{Availability/row| Developer | https://games.rebellionstore.com/it/product/view/evil-genius | Steam | | | Windows | unavailable }} | {{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=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Skip Intro|ref=<ref> | + | {{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]]. | # 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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|antialiasing = unknown | |antialiasing = unknown | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = true | |vsync = true | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Widescreen resolution|Widescreen resolution]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Widescreen resolution|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{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 | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe|folder}} |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|resolution.ini}} and set the desired values. |
'''Notes:''' | '''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=}} | {{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=}} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Windowed|Windowed]]=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Through the resolution changer|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{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 | + | # Download the [https://community.pcgamingwiki.com/files/file/509-universal-resolution-changer/ Universal Resolution Changer] and extract it to {{file|{{p|game}}\ReleaseExe|folder}} |
− | # Open | + | # Open {{file|resolution.ini}} and look for the line <code>Windowed</code>, then change it to <code>Windowed=1</code> |
}} | }} | ||
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|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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===Crash when pushing the research button=== | ===Crash when pushing the research button=== | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Instructions|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix= | ||
− | # Go to | + | # 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'''. | ||
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===Generic Application Error=== | ===Generic Application Error=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{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|description= | + | {{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)=== | ||
− | {{ii}} By default, Steam only counts time while the game's launcher is active. | + | {{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= | {{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). | #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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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 9.0b |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = true | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = false | |windows 64-bit exe = false | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
|macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= | |linux 32-bit executable= | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= | |linux 64-bit executable= | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | |minGPU = Nvidia GeForce 2 | ||
|minVRAM = 16 MB | |minVRAM = 16 MB | ||
+ | |minDX = 9.0b | ||
|recOS = ME, 2000, XP | |recOS = ME, 2000, XP |
Revision as of 11:27, 19 May 2023
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 | |
---|---|
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) |
- 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 |
---|---|
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
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. |
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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 |
---|---|---|
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 |
---|---|---|
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
- 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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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 | ||
---|---|---|
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