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{{mm}} [http://graeme.50webs.com/infobugs/zork2.htm Zork II Bug List] | {{mm}} [http://graeme.50webs.com/infobugs/zork2.htm Zork II Bug List] | ||
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==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
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{{Availability/row| official | http://www.infocom-if.org/downloads/downloads.html | DRM-free | Available for free. | | DOS, Mac OS }} | {{Availability/row| official | http://www.infocom-if.org/downloads/downloads.html | DRM-free | Available for free. | | DOS, Mac OS }} | ||
{{Availability/row| GOG | the_zork_anthology | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> Bundled in The Zork Anthology | | Windows }} | {{Availability/row| GOG | the_zork_anthology | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>[https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1 List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com]</ref> Bundled in The Zork Anthology | | Windows }} | ||
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Revision as of 23:10, 11 May 2017
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Infocom | |
| Engines | |
| ZIL | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | 1981 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1984 |
| Windows | January 18, 2011[1] |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Zork: The Great Underground Empire | 1980 |
| Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz | 1981 |
| Zork III: The Dungeon Master | 1982 |
| Enchanter (series) | |
| Wishbringer | 1985 |
| Beyond Zork | 1987 |
| Zork Zero | 1988 |
| Return to Zork | 1993 |
| Zork Nemesis | 1996 |
| Zork: The Undiscovered Underground | 1997 |
| Zork: Grand Inquisitor | 1997 |
General information
- "Official" developer fan site
- Original mainframe version download page
- Interactive Fiction Wiki - A wiki for all text adventure games
- Zork Wiki - A small wiki for every Zork game made
- Zork II Bug List
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Official website | |
Available for free. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] Bundled in The Zork Anthology | |
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| Steam | |
Bundled in The Zork Anthology. | |
Version differences
The Zork Anthology
A compilation pack containing Zork: The Great Underground Empire, Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz, Zork III: The Dungeon Master, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero, and Planetfall.
Essential improvements
Recommended Z-machine interpreters
A Z-machine standards document is available for those wishing to make their own interpreter.
Utilities
A list of various Zork related tools and utilities can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/570580/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/rowTemplate:Game data/row
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/570580/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
| System | Native | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| GOG Galaxy | ||
| Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | IBM PC or 100% compatible | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (570580) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.