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Game entry

Evil Genius

2004 · Strategy, Simulation, Puzzle · PC · Sierra Entertainment

Evil Genius is ranked no. 2,570 among the best video games of all time by GameForever voters, with an ELO score of 1,478 and 41% of duels won. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 84 out of 137 (2004).

World rank

no. 2,570

ELO score

1,478

Wins

41%

Duels played

76

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About Evil Genius

Evil Genius focuses on building an island lair and the management of minions that are employed by the Evil Genius, allowing the player to progress through the main storyline with achieving world domination as the end goal of the game. Although not explicitly stated the use of historic regions the Eastern Block and events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis within the game suggest that it is set in the 1960s and 70s and that the game is progressing through an alternate timeline.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,478 ELO points over the last 215 days.

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Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Evil Genius sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 2,567 Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse 1,478
  2. 2,568 Harry Potter: Quidditch World Cup 1,478
  3. 2,569 Trailer Park King 1,478
  4. 2,570 Evil Genius 1,478
  5. 2,571 Battle for Wesnoth 1,478
  6. 2,572 XCOM: Chimera Squad 1,478
  7. 2,573 Blacklight: Retribution 1,478

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The standing

Where Evil Genius ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Evil Genius stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 84 out of 137 (2004).

Where Evil Genius ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 2,570 5,110
Strategy 174 342
2000s 706 1,304
2004 84 137

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