Evil Genius

Evil Genius

Cl3arSky Sep 2, 2013 @ 2:05pm
[Download] Ready to use patch for the Steam version
All credit for this goes to LennardF1989: He has compiled it all in a pack, I got his permission to post it here :)

Unofficial Steam Patch for Evil Genius

Introduction
This patch contains the following things:
- All the files you would need from both the official US and EU Patch, carefully hand-picked and tested for use in the Steam version (also see: Readme.txt).
- Contents of the freely available Bonus CD, which is not included in the Steam version.
- Unofficial Patch 1.2, which was originally made for the non-Steam version (also see: Unofficial Patch 1.2.txt).

It fixes things like the infamous "LOAD AND SAVE"-localization issue much talked about on the Steam forums, but also enables users to toggle the Developer Mode, which has some interesting commands to use.

Download
You can get your very own unofficial patch from one of the links below (only 16MB using the 7zip Ultra Compression).

If you have 7zip, WinRAR or any other tool which supports 7zip files installed, download the patch from one of the mirrors below:
GameFront: http://www.gamefront.com/files/20273219/Evil_Genius_Steam_Patch_7z
My Dropbox: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4832900/Projects/Evil%20Genius/Evil%20Genius%20Steam%20Patch.7z

If you don't have any of that, you can download the self-extracting version (created with 7zip, virus-free):
GameFront: http://www.gamefront.com/files/20273223/Evil_Genius_Steam_Patch_exe
My Dropbox: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/4832900/Projects/Evil%20Genius/Evil%20Genius%20Steam%20Patch.exe

Installation
Just extract it to "<Steam Installation Path>/steamapps/common/evil genius", overwrite files where needed (don't worry, the original files are still there with a .bak extension) and you're done.

Uninstallation
There are multiple ways to do this. One is to snoop through all files in this archive and manually delete them and revert the .bak files back to their original extensions. Or a much better and cleaner option would be to delete all local content through Steam and redownload the game.

FAQ
How is this different from the other tutorials on the forums?
Well, other than it being a "read-to-go" package, there are a few fundamental differences. For example it includes a pre-configured Developer Mode, doesn't include the ReleaseEXE-directory (which people want you to overwrite in the other tutorials) and files are carefully handpicked and modified to work with the Steam version (mostly localization files, though). Besides that, this patch also respects the Spanish version of the game, rather than overwriting it.

How do I use this "Developer Mode" you talk about?
Press CTRL+D in-game, then ~ to open the console. I'm sure you'll figure out the rest yourself.

Does this patch allows em to enable wide-screen support?
No, it does not. People looking for a wide-screen fix can find all information they need here:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=904360%29

Do note though that this fix introduces some bugs like not being able to ALT+Tab and random crashes, but then again, you do get a wide-screen game in return.

Where can I get support when issues arise?
Leave a note in this topic:
http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1638920
Last edited by Cl3arSky; Sep 2, 2013 @ 2:06pm
< >
Showing 1-15 of 40 comments
Cryoned Sep 23, 2013 @ 7:57am 
Thanks a lot for this, I was already looking for the bonuscd, patches, etc and you made my life easier :golden:
cybersquirt Sep 27, 2013 @ 7:14am 
via steam, I already got the outdoor camo gun and the money trap.
Last edited by cybersquirt; Sep 27, 2013 @ 7:14am
Kragspider Nov 20, 2013 @ 4:41pm 
this patch did not work for me game still crashes after i hit research tab
TotalAbyss Dec 17, 2013 @ 12:09am 
Is there any chance of a fix for the alt tab crash? Also do I need to start a new game to get access to the recliner chairss and other bonus content items? As of right now on my old world befor the patch. I still dont have access to the chairs in the rec room.
Last edited by TotalAbyss; Dec 17, 2013 @ 12:19am
LennardF1989 Jan 12, 2015 @ 6:49am 
THe DirectX hook would need a rewrite to properly handle losing the device-context when you ALT+Tab. As I don't have the source I would have to make one myself for which I CBA right now :P
Trygger Jun 22, 2017 @ 9:24am 
Can you repost it? All links are dead. :(
HotLeadExpress Jun 23, 2017 @ 7:57am 
Thanks Lennard
Syndicake ☠ Jul 9, 2017 @ 8:59pm 
Sorry to bump an old topic but this is a good one and all should read it. Thanks to Lennard :)
Zinkaghost Jul 11, 2017 @ 8:10am 
wanted to say thanks. such a classic game. it deserved more love then it got
LegendCZ Jul 28, 2017 @ 12:26pm 
Can we make this pinned, and more updates? When Evil Genius 2 comes out, alot more people will buy 1 again to replay it for a cehap price. Especialy when word of mouth start to promoting it.

So we want way to fix this game.
Bors de Ganis Jul 30, 2017 @ 4:39pm 
I think you might have high hopes on an Evil Genius 2. I'd love to see it too, but the odds aren't great.
LegendCZ Aug 1, 2017 @ 2:39am 
Yep! Thats why i want to "resurrect" the game, to make kt playable on newest windows, to make hype even stronger! If Evil Genius 2 will be as good as one. It diserves all the money in the world!

And all help from community it can get!
Last edited by LegendCZ; Aug 1, 2017 @ 2:39am
Cl3arSky Aug 1, 2017 @ 3:22am 
Originally posted by Legend - CZ:
Yep! Thats why i want to "resurrect" the game, to make kt playable on newest windows, to make hype even stronger! If Evil Genius 2 will be as good as one. It diserves all the money in the world!

And all help from community it can get!
let's hope so. Gotta be careful with hyping games in 2017, a lot of franchises devolve instead of evolving and money grabbing tactics are used from overload microtransactions to plain out cash grabbing.

I hope it won't happen to evil genius 2.
< >
Showing 1-15 of 40 comments
Per page: 1530 50