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{{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> Comes 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> Comes bundled in The Zork Anthology | | Windows }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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+ | ===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== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|DOS|}} | {{Game data/row|DOS|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE}} |
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|4k ultra hd = unknown | |4k ultra hd = unknown | ||
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = n/a |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
|windowed = hackable | |windowed = hackable | ||
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|borderless windowed = false | |borderless windowed = false | ||
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = n/a |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = n/a |
− | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = Most on-screen content is text only. |
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = n/a |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = n/a |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = false |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = n/a |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
|controller support = false | |controller support = false | ||
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==Audio settings== | ==Audio settings== | ||
{{Audio settings | {{Audio settings | ||
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = n/a |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | |separate volume notes = No sound. |
− | |surround sound = | + | |surround sound = n/a |
|surround sound notes = | |surround sound notes = | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = n/a |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Everything is text-based. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = n/a |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = n/a | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | |fan notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan support = | ||
+ | |vulkan support notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable = | ||
+ | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
− | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 5.0 |
|minCPU = IBM PC or 100% compatible | |minCPU = IBM PC or 100% compatible | ||
|minRAM = 512 KB | |minRAM = 512 KB | ||
|minHD = 2 MB | |minHD = 2 MB | ||
− | |minGPU = CGA | + | |minGPU = CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 6.2 |
+ | |recCPU = | ||
+ | |recRAM = | ||
+ | |recHD = | ||
+ | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minOS = XP | |minOS = XP | ||
− | |minCPU = 1 GHz | + | |minCPU = 1.0 GHz |
|minRAM = 256 MB | |minRAM = 256 MB | ||
|minHD = 30 MB | |minHD = 30 MB |
Revision as of 04:57, 20 October 2016
Developers | |
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Infocom | |
Engines | |
Z-code version 5 | |
Release dates | |
DOS | September 15, 1987 |
Mac OS (Classic) | September 15, 1987 |
Windows | January 18, 2011[1] |
⤏ 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 |
Key points
- Can be run on any computer made in the last 30 years
General information
- "Official" developer fan site
- Interactive Fiction Wiki - A wiki for all text adventure games
- Zork Wiki - A small wiki for every Zork game made
- Beyond Zork Bug List
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
GOG.com | Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] Comes 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
Save game data location
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 | ||
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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 |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP | Vista |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 512 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 30 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.0.7 | 7.5 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68000 | PowerPC |
System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | B/W Colour system |
- Supported Macintosh models: Mac Plus, SE, Classic, II series, LC series, Performa series, Centris series, Quadra series, PowerBook series and the Power Macintosh series