Difference between revisions of "Evil Genius"

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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

Template:Availability Table

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

Instructions

Skip Intro

Instructions

Game data

In-game general settings.

Template:Game Location Table

Save game cloud syncing

Template:Save Game Cloud Syncing

Video settings

In-game general video settings.

In-game advanced video settings.

Template:Video settings

Widescreen resolution

Instructions

Input settings

In-game general control settings.

In-game key map settings.

Template:Input settings

Audio settings

In-game audio settings.

Template:Audio settings

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

References

[1] ttp://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Official_Patch

[2] ttp://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch

[1]

[2]

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-{{cleanup}}
 {{Infobox game
 |cover        = Evilgeniuscover.png
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 {{Infobox game/row/developer|Elixir Studios}}
 |publishers   =
+{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
 {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Rebellion Developments}}
 |release dates=
 {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|September 28, 2004}}
 |steam appid  = 3720
-|gogcom page  =
+|gogcom page  = evil_genius
-|wikipedia    =
+|wikipedia    = Evil_Genius_(video_game)
 }}
 '''General information'''
+{{mm}} [http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Main_Page Evil Planet Wiki] - A wiki for Evil Genius
 {{mm}} [http://www.evilplanet.com Evil Planet Community Site]
+{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/3720/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=640 Steam Users' Forums]
+{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/forum/evil_genius GOG.com Community Discussions]
+{{mm}} [http://www.gog.com/support/evil_genius GOG.com Support Page]
-==Availability==
+== Availability ==
 {{Availability Table|
 {{Availability Table/row| [http://www.gog.com/gamecard/evil_genius GOG.com] | {{ID|DRM-free}} |}}
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 }}
-== Patches ==
+== Improvements ==
 === Official Patches ===
-*'''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 ====
-**Multiple crash bugs resolved
+'''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>:
-**Minor scripting fixes
+*Multiple crash bugs resolved
-**Fixes to researchable items
+*Minor scripting fixes
-**Object and menu item name changes
+*Fixes to researchable items
-**General bug fixes
+*Object and menu item name changes
+*General bug fixes
 === Unofficial Patches ===
-*'''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 ====
-**Improved henchman stats and reduced Act of Infamy times
+'''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]):
-**Hotel exclusive rooms now available to build elsewhere
+*Improved henchman stats and reduced Act of Infamy times
-**Some exterior objects may now be built inside
+*Hotel exclusive rooms now available to build elsewhere
-**Loot items carry over to second island
+*Some exterior objects may now be built inside
-**Other requested fan features and bug fixes
+*Loot items carry over to second island
+*Other requested fan features and bug fixes
-*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.
+==== 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.
+=== Bonus CD ===
+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].
 === 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.
-'''Downloads:'''
-* Download the patch here:
-** http://www.fileplanet.com/147567/download/Evil-Genius-v1.1-Patch
-** http://www.gamershell.com/download_7517.shtml
-** http://browse.files.filefront.com/Evil+Genius+Official+Patches/;1323717;/browsefiles.html
-* Download the bonus CD here:
-** http://www.strategyinformer.com/pc/evilgenius/other/26857.html
-* Download the unofficial patch here:
-** http://wiki.n1nj4.com/index.php?title=Unofficial_Patch
-* Download the resolution fix here:
-** http://www.mediafire.com/?noudtydiqmy
 '''Instructions:'''
+{{ii}} Before starting, download the official and unofficial patches (see [[#v1.01|v1.01]] and [[#v1.1|v1.1]]), the [[#Bonus CD|Bonus CD]], and [http://www.wsgf.org/f/u/contrib/dr/257/hacks/universalreschanger2.zip Racer_S's universal resolution changer]
 {{Fixbox|1=
 {{Fixbox/fix|Instructions}}
 # Install the game using Steam
-# Run the patch-installation, but chose a different direction, not the Evil Genius one. I used for example my Desktop
+# Run the  official patch installation, but chose a different direction, not the Evil Genius one (ex. An empty folder on the Desktop).
 # Copy all files, EXCEPT, the <code>\ReleaseExe\EvilGeniusExeStub-Release.exe</code> from the temp folder where you installed the patch.
-# Paste this into your Evil Genius folder: <code>Steam/steamapps/common/evil genius</code>
+# Paste this into the Evil Genius installation folder.
 # Run the Bonus CD and install normally on your Evil Genius installation folder.
 # Run the unofficial patch and install normally on your Evil Genius installation folder.
-# Edit the unreschanger .ini file to your height/width, and then move the .ini and .dll files to the <code>Evil Genius/ReleaseExe/</code> folder
+# Extract the contents of the universal resolution changer zip.
+# In the newly extracted folder, edit the unreschanger .ini file to your height/width, and then move the .ini and .dll files to the <code>Evil Genius/ReleaseExe/</code> folder
 # Run the game
 }}
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 ==Game data==
+[[File:Evil Genius General.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general settings.]]
 {{Game Location Table|
 {{Game Location Table/row|Save game location|%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStore\Program Files (x86)\VUGames\Evil Genius\DynamicResources\Layouts}}
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 ==Video settings==
-<!-- [[File:game_settings.png|290px|right|thumb|General settings.]] -->
+[[File:Evil Genius General Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general video settings.]]
+[[File:Evil Genius Advanced Video.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game advanced video settings.]]
 {{Video settings
 |wsgf link                  = http://www.wsgf.org/dr/evil-genius
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 |4k ultra hd                = unknown
 |4k ultra hd notes          =
-|fov                        = unknown
+|fov                        = true
 |fov notes                  =
-|windowed                   = unknown
+|windowed                   = false
 |windowed notes             =
-|borderless windowed        = unknown
+|borderless windowed        = false
 |borderless windowed notes  =
-|anisotropic                = unknown
+|anisotropic                = false
 |anisotropic notes          =
-|antialiasing               = unknown
+|antialiasing               = false
 |antialiasing notes         =
-|vsync                      = unknown
+|vsync                      = true
 |vsync notes                =
 }}
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 }}
 ==Input settings==
-{{Input Settings
+[[File:Evil Genius Controls.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game general control settings.]]
-|key_remap                  =unknown
+[[File:Evil Genius Remapping.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game key map settings.]]
-|key_remap_notes            =
+{{Input settings
-|acceleration_option        =unknown
+|key remap                 = true
-|acceleration_option_notes  =
+|key remap notes           =
-|controller_support         =unknown
+|acceleration option       = true
-|controller_support_notes   =
+|acceleration option notes = Only for screen scrolling.
+|mouse menu                = true
+|mouse menu notes          =
+|invert mouse y-axis       = false
+|invert mouse y-axis notes =
+|controller support        = false
+|controller support notes  =
+|full controller           = unknown
+|full controller notes     =
+|controller remap          = unknown
+|controller remap notes    =
+|invert controller y-axis  = unknown
+|invert controller y-axis notes=
+|touchscreen               = unknown
+|touchscreen notes         =
 }}
 ==Audio settings==
+[[File:Evil Genius Audio.png|290px|right|thumb|In-game audio settings.]]
 {{Audio settings
-|separate volume             =unknown
+|separate volume             =true
 |separate volume notes       =
-|surround sound              =unknown
+|surround sound              =true
 |surround sound notes        =
 |subtitles                   =unknown
 |subtitles notes             =
-|closed captions             =unknown
+|closed captions             =false
 |closed captions notes       =
-|mute on focus lost          =unknown
+|mute on focus lost          =true
 |mute on focus lost notes    =
 |eax support                 =
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 {{System Requirements
 |OSfamily = Windows
-|minOS = 98SE/Me/2000/XP
+|minOS    = 98SE
-|minproc = Pentium III 800 MHz
+|minproc  = Pentium III 800 MHz
-|recproc = Pentium 4 1.5 GHz
+|minmem   = 128 MB
-|minmem = 128 MB
+|minHD    = 1.4 GB free
-|recmem = 256 MB
+|minGPU   = 16 MB nVidia GeForce 2
-|minHD = 1.4 GB free
-|minGPU = 16MB nVidia GeForce 2
+|recOS    = Me/2000/XP
-|recGPU = 64MB nVidia GeForce 3
+|recproc  = Pentium IV 1.5 GHz
+|recmem   = 256 MB
+|recGPU   = 64 MB nVidia GeForce 3
 }}

Developers
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	Elixir Studios
Publishers
	Sierra Entertainment
	Rebellion Developments
Release dates
Windows	September 28, 2004