Difference between revisions of "Zork: The Great Underground Empire"
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{{ii}} [http://thcnet.net/error/index.php THCNET 404] is a version modified to add in MMO-lite multiplayer interaction. | {{ii}} [http://thcnet.net/error/index.php THCNET 404] is a version modified to add in MMO-lite multiplayer interaction. | ||
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| + | ===Version differences=== | ||
| + | ====The Zork Anthology==== | ||
| + | A compilation pack containing [[Zork: The Great Underground Empire]], [[Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz]], [[Zork III: The Dungeon Master]], [[Beyond Zork]], [[Zork Zero]], and [[Planetfall]]. | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
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{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
{{Game data/row|DOS|}} | {{Game data/row|DOS|}} | ||
| − | {{Game data/row|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/row|Windows|{{p|game}}\SAVE}} |
{{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/row|Mac OS|}} | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
| − | |vsync = | + | |vsync = n/a |
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
| − | |60 fps = | + | |60 fps = n/a |
| − | |60 fps notes = | + | |60 fps notes = All on-screen content is text only. |
| − | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = n/a |
|120 fps notes = | |120 fps notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
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|acceleration option = n/a | |acceleration option = n/a | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
| − | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = n/a |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
|mouse menu = false | |mouse menu = false | ||
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|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
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| + | {{L10n|content= | ||
| + | {{L10n/switch | ||
| + | |language = English | ||
| + | |interface = true | ||
| + | |audio = n/a | ||
| + | |subtitles = n/a | ||
| + | |notes = | ||
| + | |fan = | ||
| + | |fan notes = | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | }} | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==Other information== | ||
| + | ===API=== | ||
| + | {{API | ||
| + | |direct3d versions = | ||
| + | |direct3d notes = | ||
| + | |directdraw versions = | ||
| + | |directdraw notes = | ||
| + | |opengl versions = | ||
| + | |opengl notes = | ||
| + | |glide versions = | ||
| + | |glide notes = | ||
| + | |software mode = | ||
| + | |software mode notes = | ||
| + | |mantle support = | ||
| + | |mantle support notes = | ||
| + | |vulkan support = | ||
| + | |vulkan support notes = | ||
| + | |dos modes = CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA | ||
| + | |dos modes notes = | ||
| + | |shader model versions = | ||
| + | |shader model notes = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable = | ||
| + | |64-bit executable notes= | ||
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|OSfamily = DOS | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
| − | |minOS = | + | |minOS = 5.0 |
|minCPU = IBM PC or 100% compatible | |minCPU = IBM PC or 100% compatible | ||
|minRAM = 512 KB | |minRAM = 512 KB | ||
|minHD = 2 MB | |minHD = 2 MB | ||
| − | |minGPU = CGA | + | |minGPU = CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA |
| − | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 6.2 |
| + | |recCPU = | ||
| + | |recRAM = | ||
| + | |recHD = | ||
| + | |recGPU = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} | ||
Revision as of 15:19, 19 October 2016
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Infocom | |
| Engines | |
| ZIL | |
| Release dates | |
| DOS | December 1980 |
| Mac OS (Classic) | 1984 |
| Windows | January 18, 2011[1] |
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| ⤏ Go to series page | |
| Zork: The Great Underground Empire | 1980 |
| Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz | 1981 |
| Zork III: The Dungeon Master | 1982 |
| Enchanter (series) | |
| Wishbringer | 1985 |
| Beyond Zork | 1987 |
| Zork Zero | 1988 |
| Return to Zork | 1993 |
| Zork Nemesis | 1996 |
| Zork: The Undiscovered Underground | 1997 |
| Zork: Grand Inquisitor | 1997 |
General information
- "Official" developer fan site
- Original mainframe version download page
- Interactive Fiction Wiki - A wiki for all text adventure games
- Zork Wiki - A small wiki for every Zork game made
- Zork Bug List
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Retail | |
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| Official website | |
Available for free. | |
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| GOG.com | |
Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[2] Bundled in The Zork Anthology | |
- THCNET 404 is a version modified to add in MMO-lite multiplayer interaction.
Version differences
The Zork Anthology
A compilation pack containing Zork: The Great Underground Empire, Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz, Zork III: The Dungeon Master, Beyond Zork, Zork Zero, and Planetfall.
Essential improvements
Recommended Z-machine interpreters
A Z-machine standards document is available for those wishing to make their own interpreter.
Utilities
A list of various Zork related tools and utilities can be found here.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Save game data location
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DOS video modes | CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA |
| Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | |||||
| Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
| DOS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Recommended | |
| Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
| Processor (CPU) | IBM PC or 100% compatible | |
| System memory (RAM) | 512 KB | |
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 2 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA, MCGA, VGA, SVGA | |