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The Zork Anthology

The Zork Anthology compiles the original Zork I, Zork II, and Zork III text adventures, where players explore the Great Underground Empire by typing commands to interact with objects, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover the lore of a richly detailed fantasy world filled with wit, danger, and linguistic playfulness.

Action Adventure Point & Click
The Zork Anthology
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Infocom
Publisher:
Activision
About this game

The Zork Anthology Overview

You’re on the threshold of a whole new experience, for ahead of you is the extraordinary anthology of the Great Underground Empire. Once you step through the door to Zork, you leave the world of arcade games and trite fantasies behind and enter the dimension of your imagination. Every plot, every puzzle, every personality has been honed and perfected to make your experience uniquely realistic and involving. The Zork saga is text adventuring at its finest. Welcome to the Underground. Your greatest challenge lies ahead – and downwards.

  • The pack includes Zork I, Zork II, Zork III, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero, and Planetfall.
  • Twisted humour served with an intriguing history of an absurd world.
  • Humorous and abstract solutions to incredible puzzles.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows XP or Windows Vista
  • Processor: 1 GHz Processor (1.4 GHz recommended)
  • Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 recommended)
  • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with DirectX 9 recommended)
  • Additional Notes: Mouse and keyboard
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free The Zork Anthology:
    • Run or double-click setup_the_zork_anthology_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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