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Zork Anthology

The Zork Anthology
Developer(s)Infocom
Publisher(s)Activision
SeriesZork
EngineZ-machine
Platform(s)MS-DOS, Windows, Mac OS
Release1994
Genre(s)Text adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

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.

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

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]

References

  1. ^ a b Smith, Jon (January 1995). "Games Scene: Nostalgia". CD-ROM Today. No. 9. Imagine Publishing. p. 116. ISSN 1069-4099.
  2. ^ Pucillo, Nicholas (September 29, 2020). "What The Zork Games Are (& Why They're So Important)". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on September 20, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2024.
  3. ^ Worley, Joyce; Chamberlin, Ross (October 1994). "Holiday Treat: The Whole Zork". Electronic Games. Vol. 3, no. 1. Decker Publications. p. 20. ISSN 0730-6687.
  4. ^ a b Dulin, Ron (February 1995). "Capsule Reviews: Zork Anthology". Computer Player. No. 9. HG Publications Inc. p. 78. ISSN 1077-3967.
  5. ^ PC Gamer staff (February 1995). "Extended Play: CD-ROM Mania!". PC Gamer. No. 9. Future plc. p. 125. ISSN 1080-4471.
  6. ^ Farkas, Bart; Breen, Christopher (1996). The Macintosh Bible Guide to Games. Peachpit. pp. 54–5. ISBN 0-201-88381-3.
  7. ^ CGW staff (December 1994). "Holiday Buyer's Guide". Computer Gaming World. No. 125. Ziff Davis. p. 66. ISSN 0744-6667.
  8. ^ Walker, John (January 18, 2011). "GoG Reveals Latest Adventure Releases". Rock Paper Shotgun. Archived from the original on May 29, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  9. ^ Senior, Tom (January 19, 2011). "Police Quest games and Zork anthology now available on GOG". PC Gamer. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 12, 2024.
  10. ^ Mcelroy, Justin (January 19, 2011). "GOG gets Zork [something, something, eaten by a grue]". Engadget. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  11. ^ Estrada, Marcus (April 18, 2017). "Classic Adventure Series Zork Arrives on Steam". Hardcore Gamer. Archived from the original on December 10, 2024. Retrieved December 15, 2024.
  12. ^ Scibetta, Damaso (April 22, 2017). "Questa settimana su Steam: tanti buoni giochi!" [This week on Steam: lots of good games!]. IGN (in Italian). Retrieved December 14, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Next Generation staff (February 1995). "Finals". Next Generation. No. 2. Imagine Media. p. 96. ISSN 1078-9693.
  14. ^ Meredith, Gary (April 1995). "Juegos Antiguos: The Zork Anthology". CD-ROM Magazine (in Spanish). No. 2. Hobby Press. p. 81.
  15. ^ PC Power staff (March 1995). "Power A—Z". PC Power. Paragon Publishing. p. 113. ISSN 1350-6064.
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