| The Zork Anthology | |
|---|---|
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| 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 |
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
[edit]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
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Next Generation |   [13] |
| CD-ROM Today |  [1] |
| CD-ROM Magazine | [14] |
| Computer Player | 8/10[4] |
| PC Power | 80%[15] |
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
[edit]- ^ a b Smith, Jon (January 1995). "Games Scene: Nostalgia". CD-ROM Today. No. 9. Imagine Publishing. p. 116. ISSN 1069-4099.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Worley, Joyce; Chamberlin, Ross (October 1994). "Holiday Treat: The Whole Zork". Electronic Games. Vol. 3, no. 1. Decker Publications. p. 20. ISSN 0730-6687.
- ^ a b Dulin, Ron (February 1995). "Capsule Reviews: Zork Anthology". Computer Player. No. 9. HG Publications Inc. p. 78. ISSN 1077-3967.
- ^ PC Gamer staff (February 1995). "Extended Play: CD-ROM Mania!". PC Gamer. No. 9. Future plc. p. 125. ISSN 1080-4471.
- ^ Farkas, Bart; Breen, Christopher (1996). The Macintosh Bible Guide to Games. Peachpit. pp. 54–5. ISBN 0-201-88381-3.
- ^ CGW staff (December 1994). "Holiday Buyer's Guide". Computer Gaming World. No. 125. Ziff Davis. p. 66. ISSN 0744-6667.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mcelroy, Justin (January 19, 2011). "GOG gets Zork [something, something, eaten by a grue]". Engadget. Retrieved December 14, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Next Generation staff (February 1995). "Finals". Next Generation. No. 2. Imagine Media. p. 96. ISSN 1078-9693.
- ^ Meredith, Gary (April 1995). "Juegos Antiguos: The Zork Anthology". CD-ROM Magazine (in Spanish). No. 2. Hobby Press. p. 81.
- ^ PC Power staff (March 1995). "Power A—Z". PC Power. Paragon Publishing. p. 113. ISSN 1350-6064.