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{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume | + | |separate volume = true |
− | |separate volume notes | + | |separate volume notes = |
− | |surround sound | + | |surround sound = true |
− | |surround sound notes | + | |surround sound notes = Up to 7.1 <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.com (retrieved)]</ref> |
− | |subtitles | + | |subtitles = hackable |
− | |subtitles notes | + | |subtitles notes = A subtitle mod is avaiable <ref>[http://www.n1nj4.com/viewtopic.php?t=5494 Subtitles Mod]</ref> albeit it is extremely basic and limited. |
− | |closed captions | + | |closed captions = false |
− | |closed captions notes | + | |closed captions notes = |
− | |mute on focus lost | + | |mute on focus lost = true |
− | |mute on focus lost notes | + | |mute on focus lost notes = |
− | |eax support | + | |eax support = true |
− | |eax support notes | + | |eax support notes = EAX 4 |
}} | }} | ||
Revision as of 06:59, 14 March 2014
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Developers | |
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Elixir Studios | |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
Rebellion Developments | |
Release dates | |
Windows | September 28, 2004 |
macOS (OS X) | May 9, 2013 |
Key points
- Fairly moddable.
- Lacks an official map editor for new scenarios.
- Modding has to be done through third party programs, hence it may limit customization because of certain limits.
- Dwindling community.
General information
- Evil Planet Wiki
- Steam Community Discussions
- Evil Planet Community Site - Great source of mods and tutorials
- GOG.com Support Page - Wide array of common fixes
- GOG.com Community Discussions
- Steam Users Forums
Availability
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Patch compilation
Unnoficial Steam Patch
- It includes many of the fixes and improvements from the US and EU official patch, as well as the unofficial 1.1 patch along with the content from the Bonus CD.
Patches
Official 1.01
- 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.
Unnoficial 1.11
- An unofficial fan patch collated by Evil Planet. Although designed for the US release, most game elements introduced should function with European versions of the game. The patch improves upon many game elements that had previously frustrated players.
Bonus CD
- A free expansion to the game, it provides a new unit, a new trap, and various other additions.
Enhancements
- Before getting started download every patch and the Bonus CD along with the universal resolution changer.
Instructions |
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Enabling the developer console
- Only by using the developer console, the camera itself being able to freely zoom in and out with no limits.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/3720/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Instructions |
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Windowed
Instructions |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | Avaiable here | |||
Spanish |
Issues unresolved
Dissapearing grass
- This issue only seems to persist when rotating the camera inside the lair while viewing whatever is outside.
Issues fixed
Error "The Direct3D device has a non-zero reference"
- Caused by a resolution change while in the main menu rendering the game unplayable.
Instructions |
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Missing grass
Instructions |
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System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 98SE | ME, 2000, XP |
Processor (CPU) | Pentium III 800 MHz | Pentium IV 1.5 GHz |
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 |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 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.