Zork Anthology

1994 video game

1994 video game

The Zork Anthology

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

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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

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Reception

Review scoresPublication| Score

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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

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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.

## External links

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* The Zork Anthology at MobyGames

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* t
* e

Infocom

Zork|

| Original trilogy|

* Zork
* Zork I
* Zork II
* Zork III

|

Enchanter trilogy|

* Enchanter
* Sorcerer
* Spellbreaker

Other|

* Beyond Zork
* Zork Zero
* Anthology
* Zork books

Leather Goddesses|

* Leather Goddesses of Phobos
* Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2

Planetfall|

* Planetfall
* Stationfall

Other games|

| Text adventure|

* Arthur: The Quest for Excalibur
* Ballyhoo
* Border Zone
* Bureaucracy
* Cutthroats
* Deadline
* The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
* Hollywood Hijinx
* Infidel
* Journey
* The Lurking Horror
* A Mind Forever Voyaging
* Moonmist
* Nord and Bert Couldn't Make Head or Tail of It
* Plundered Hearts
* Seastalker
* Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels
* James Clavell's Shōgun
* Starcross
* Suspect
* Suspended
* Trinity
* Wishbringer
* The Witness

|

Other titles|

* Cornerstone
* Fooblitzky
* Quarterstaff: The Tomb of Setmoth

People|

| Implementers|

* Tim Anderson
* Bob Bates
* Michael Berlyn
* Marc Blank
* Amy Briggs
* Dave Lebling
* Steve Meretzky
* Brian Moriarty

|

Other|

* Douglas Adams
* Bruce Daniels
* Al Vezza
* Joe Ybarra

Companies|

* Activision
* Legend Entertainment
* Westwood Studios

Related articles|

* Classic Text Adventure Masterpieces of Infocom
* Get Lamp
* Feelie
* InvisiClues
* Legends of Zork
* Return to Zork
* The Lost Treasures of Infocom
* Z-machine
* Zork: Grand Inquisitor
* Zork Nemesis
* Zork: The Undiscovered Underground

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* t
* e

Activision video game compilations

Collections|

* Atari 2600 Action Pack
* Activision Anthology

Infocom|

* The Lost Treasures of Infocom
* Classic Text Adventure Masterpieces of Infocom

Other series|

* Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy
* Spyro Reignited Trilogy
* Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1 + 2
* Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 + 4
* Zork Anthology

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