Infocom

Zork

Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first version of Zork was written in 1977–1979 using the MDL programming language on a DEC PDP-10 computer.

Released: 1 June 1977
Developer: Infocom
Publisher: Commodore Electronics Ltd.
Engine: Z-machine
Perspective: Text
Platforms: PDP-11 · Atari 8-bit · PC-9800 Series · Commodore C64/128/MAX · TRS-80 Color Computer · PDP-10 · Atari ST/STE · Commodore 16 · Mac · DOS · Tatung Einstein · Amiga · Apple II · TRS-80 · Amstrad CPC · Commodore Plus/4 · Amstrad PCW
Genres: Adventure
Also known as: Dungeon · Zork I · Zork I: The Great Underground Empire

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Player rating: 26
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Zork

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Zork

The story

ZORK takes place in the ruins of an ancient empire lying far underground. You, a dauntless treasure-hunter, are venturing into this dangerous land in search of wealth and adventure. Many strange tales have been told of the fabulous treasures, exotic creatures and diabolical puzzles in the Great Underground Empire. As an aspiring adventurer, you will undoubtedly want to locate the treasures and deposit them in your trophy case. You' d better equip yourself with a source of light (for the caverns are dark) and weapons (for some of the inhabitants are unfriendly - especially the thief, a skilled pickpocket and ruthless opponent). The time is 948 GUE according to the Zork calendar. You are an adventurer, and your journey begins near a white house in a small, self-contained area.

Zork