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Zork: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Zork (1977): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

By the Pop Culture Files editorial team3 min read✓ Fact-checked
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Zork (1977) is a adventure video game developed by Infocom, available on pdp11, Atari8bit, C64, pdp10, Atari-ST, C16, Mac, DOS. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 69/100 on IGDB.

What is Zork about?

Zork is one of the earliest interactive fiction computer games, with roots drawn from the original genre game, Colossal Cave Adventure. The first version of Zork was written in 1977–1979 using the MDL programming language on a DEC PDP-10 computer.

Key details

Zork was released in 1977 and supports single player. Platforms: pdp11, Atari8bit, C64, pdp10, Atari-ST, C16, Mac, DOS. Developer: Infocom.

Should you play Zork?

Reviews are mixed, but Zork retains a dedicated player base among adventure fans.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Zork?

Zork is a adventure game by Infocom, released in 1977.

What platforms is Zork on?

Zork is available on pdp11, Atari8bit, C64, pdp10, Atari-ST, C16, Mac, DOS.

Is Zork good?

Zork has an aggregate score of 69/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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