Customer Reviews
Unable to install 
2008-04-08
Unable to install this program on vista laptop or xp desktop. German documentation offered little recourse other than return CD which I did.
Unless you are a physics major...this game is pretty lame 2008-02-29
If you are trying to brush up on your high school physics, this game is for you!!! Otherwise, don't waste your money.
Does not work on all PS's 2008-01-07
I would be wary of buying this item. It would not run on a Vista machine that I have, but ran ok on a XP box. This is a little to complicated for young children (under 10)
genuis 
2008-01-02
it is one of the best games you learn a lot more in this game than any game in the world. I would buy it for anybody in your home.
Great but only for a real genius 
2007-10-08
We purchased this product for our (advanced) 5th grade son. We did so, since this came up under a search for childrens' software. We did not see any age range anywhere. Well...he loves the concepts, but the physics that needs to be done is not only above his head, but mine as well! The first few problems we had no difficulty with, then we hit a wall.
Great game, just be aware this is for those in High School and up!
Hard but driving 
2007-09-23
takes the names of your friends, colleagues and competitors and transforms them into mind-blowing anagrams / A puzzling game and brain twister
Great Thinking Game! 2007-01-09
Got this game for my 12 year old and he LOVES it! You need to have a pretty new computer to use it and it took a few trys to get it downloaded. Once it was installed it was a really wonderful game! If you have a child that likes puzzles and figuring things out, they will love it too!
Really fun for a limited audience; but needs better documentation 
2006-12-28
"Genius" is an educational simulation game, where you're building an industrial complex -- plop down factories, roads, houses, fire departments and such. As the game progresses, you complete physics puzzles to obtain new technologies and product improvements. You subscribe to newspapers, which contain answers to some questions and the knowledge or equations needed to solve others.
The physics problems are entertaining, well designed, well documented, implemented excellently, and can be quite fun. They are presented as problems you encounter during business operation, for example while developing a new product. All of the information you need is provided. The game will appeal to children 8 & up, but these physics problems are more like age 16 & up because they require high school math. So, children & youths may need help from a parent who remembers algebra and preferably physics -- yikes! Some of the questions are easy & fun. Some require you to be comfortable with algebra, converting between units, and applying formulae. A few are very difficult. Fortunately, the questions are the same each time, so after figuring out the answers, you can write them down & just enter the answers next time. Sometimes the game even gives you the correct answer after it is too late, so you can write it down for next time. Unfortunately, I can't find a cheat sheet list of answers on the web -- too bad, this would really help. The level of difficulty of these questions isn't a problem, just be warned.
The simulation side of the game is suffers in comparison. The industrial simulation controls are poorly documented. What each building does and when/why/where it is appropriate/inappropriate and how to run the game is somewhat of a mystery. There's no way to figure out whether building something will be good or bad except trial and error -- logic doesn't always help. Bad decisions spiral out of control, seem to lead inevitably to bankruptcy. Unfortunately, wrong answers on the physics problems can have the same effect. There is a "statistics" report that is supposed to give feedback on whether your company is making or loosing money, but this form doesn't have enough information.
So, expect some trial & error, some frustration, some algebra, some physics, & some reading through magazines looking for obscure clues. "Genius" can be really fun, but could use some interface improvements. Highly recommended for anyone taking physics in high school or college.
Wow.... A real award winner! 2006-09-24
This is by far one of the most suprising games I have ever played. The graphics aren't spectacular, but they're pretty good. No, the aspect of the game that amazed me was the gameplay, and the puzzles. I came across this game a year ago, and having played many tycoon games decided to buy it, expecting the typical mudane tycoon game that has some crippling bugs (game that come to mind include cruise ship tycoon, mall tycoon, airport tycoon, etc.)
However, this is not like a ordinary tycoon game. Far from it. You need to complete complex puzzles to improve your products, get more customers,and expand your business, and boy, some of these puzzles are seriously hard! The manufacturers even based everything on history, with real world discoveries such as airplanes, semi-conductors, radio waves, etc.
The tycoon aspect of the game was also outstanding. Product prices go up and down, and you really need to check prices and make sure you're operating at a profit or else you'll go bankcrupt. Wages also go up and down, and you unlock new buildings as time goes on. This isn't a easy game folks-about 1 out of 5 companies I start reach the stage where I can build airplane factories! (Not to mention the 1 out of 15! companies that ever manage to build rockets!)
Unfortunately, this is not a very well known game, and this is why I have decided to write a review. People everywhere, take note-Genius is the type of game that deserves good publicity like RCT, Sims, Zoo Tycoon, and the rest of the great simulation games!
Intelligent fun if you like physics and science 2006-03-21
Make sure you get the cheats to keep a lot of cash in the bank. This game is totally addictive.
