A great concept of a game but Evil Genius is unfinished

User Rating: 6.5 | Evil Genius PC
Evil Genius

Pros-

#1.Graphics are decent

#2.The game is obviously based on Dr Evil from Austin Powers which is cool

#3.Watching your minions

#4.Building your base



Cons-

#1.The WORST thing about this game is that there is no way to speed it up.Real time strategy is just too damn real in this game. It is completely unnecessary as the only option.

#2.There is not enough options in how you want your base to look.It could of used the same concept as the sims games.I guess it does to a small degree but I want more options.

#3.No multiplayer.

#4. The current way the minions plot and steal is boring and lame.

You don't actually see them do either.All you see is them in a location on the world map.

I would change it so you click on an area in the world map and then it loads it and you actually SEE it.Say you get to actually watch the minions rob a bank,museum or rival evil mastermind and their success or failure is based on the type of minion,amount of minions and the weapons they bring.

If they are plotting then they can break into a location and steal documents or do surveillance.Then you get a idea of what the defense is and how to attack it or steal it.

I'm not saying you are forced to watch them but it would be a big improvement to the game if you wanted to.


#5.You only have one base.

Why can't I build new bases in other parts of the world.Don't most Evil Geniuses have many backup hideouts and bases at the same time?




The Bottom Line -

Evil Genius is fun for a little bit but the game is unfinished.I would of made it so there was a certain amount of Evil Genius at the start of a level or game and the objective is to be the boss of all bosses.You either kill them,kidnap them,rob them until they go bankrupt or blackmail them so they give into your demands and you win.

Then there is the government agencies trying to stop all of you and arrest you or kill you.

This game needs multiplayer as it would be much better.I would send my minions to attack my friends minions with bats and frying pans just for the laughs.You could have minions steal the clothing of rival minions and then sneak into a rivals base.

There is so many ways this game could be improved that my mind is going to explode with ideas.

It is still worth buying in it's present condition though.Wait for a steam deal and get it for $5.


My 2 cents

Dan