Zork Anthology
1994 video game From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Zork Anthology is a text adventure video game compilation developed by Infocom and published in 1994 by Activision for the PC. A version compatible with modern computers was published by digital distribution platforms GOG.com and Steam in 2011 and 2017 respectively.
| The Zork Anthology | |
|---|---|
| |
| Developer(s) | Infocom |
| Publisher(s) | Activision |
| Series | Zork |
| Engine | Z-machine |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS, Windows, Mac OS |
| Release | 1994 |
| Genre(s) | Text adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Contents and release
Developed by Infocom and published by Activision for MS-DOS, Windows, and Mac OS, The Zork Anthology is a six-game compilation containing the original Zork trilogy (Zork I, II, and III), Beyond Zork, Zork Zero, and Planetfall.[1][2] The collection was originally a free bonus disc with Return to Zork at the end of 1994. It was then sold as its own retail release at the start of 1995.[3][4][5] The package included printed maps and InvisiClues that were originally offered separately by Infocom.[6][7]
The Zork Anthology was re-released digitally for more modern operating systems via GOG.com on January 18, 2011[8][9][10] and Steam on April 18, 2017.[11][12]
Reception
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Next Generation |   [13] |
| CD-ROM Today |  [1] |
| CD-ROM Magazine | [14] |
| Computer Player | 8/10[4] |
| PC Power | 80%[15] |
Reception
Next Generation reviewed the compilation, rating it three stars out of five, and stated that "Zork Anthology is an enchantingly nostalgic as well as a welcome return to the past".[13]
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