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By Stacy Fisher Stacy Fisher Technology Educator Emporia State University Stacy is a professional technology educator with over 25 years' experience. She has published hundreds of articles, co-authored a book, and has appeared on national and local TV. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on June 3, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Game Play Consoles & PCs Gaming Services Game Play & Streaming Mobile Gaming Zork is a text-based interactive adventure game that was written in the late 1970s. What it lacks in graphics, it makes up for in the rich story line and mystery of not just the plot, but trying to figure out how to go about playing the game. It will take adults back to memories of early gaming, and while kids might first be bored with it, they'll easily get hooked with the mystery and start using their problem-solving skills to solve the game. Keep reading to find out how to play, and some tips and tricks to help you finish the game. Where to Find the Best Free Games Online Looking for more retro games? Try your hand at the original Pacman. How to Play Zork
Visit iFiction to play Zork I: The Great Underground Empire. Since this is purely a text game, you must read the text on the screen to understand what to do. Our suggestion on how to first approach the game is by just trying out some text commands. Enter what you think would be a normal response to the questions and comments that you're asked and presented within the game. Type a command and press Enter on your keyboard to input it. You'll either get a response that makes sense with the story, something humorous, or a reply with a message like "I don't understand that." Here are a few helpful commands: INVENTORY - gives you a list of items you haveLOOK - describes your surroundingsN - Moves you north (use E, etc. for other directions)DIAGNOSE - tells you about your injuriesGET or TAKE - remove the item and add it to your inventoryREAD - Reads what is written on an item with words Below is a link to a lot of other Zork commands. You should be aware that there are lots of variations of this game online, so while some commands will work for one game, they may not work for another. One example can be seen with this iFiction version in that you can't save and restore your progress, even though other versions of Zork on other websites may very well support those commands. Zork Tips and Tricks
If you find yourself a little stuck while playing (which is completely acceptable given how different it is from other online games), take a look at this Zork command list. This will hopefully get you unstuck and back into the game. There are lots of commands for moving around as well as item commands like drop, open, throw, get, etc., for interacting with things that you encounter. If you find yourself really stuck, take a peek at this Zork walkthrough. Don't ruin the fun, though; no peeking until you're really stuck! Top Text-Based Video Games Thoughts About Zork
I love it. I remember when the only type of computer games we had access to were text adventures, so Zork brings back a lot of fond memories. Also, the story line is fantastic. There was some real thought and love put into this game, and it shows. However, it definitely isn't suitable for everyone, especially anyone who's used to playing graphical games. With just text and therefore zero graphics, and the fact that you must then read through the game like an ever-changing book, it takes some extra effort to play than visual games that just require a few controls. However, with that being said, maybe you can take a break from your regular style of games and see just how much fun Zork can be. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire Dominate Farmville With These Tips and Tricks 21 Free French Games to Help You Learn and Improve How to Allocate More RAM to Minecraft The 11 Best iPad Games to Keep Kids of All Ages Happy Filler: A Simple and Addictive Free Online Game The 12 Best Games for Chromebook in 2022 9 Best Websites for Playing Free Online Games The 25 Best Fortnite Battle Royale Tips And Tricks ARK: Survival Evolved Tips and Tricks Bloodborne Review: A New Dark World Essential Tips and Tricks for New Xbox One Owners The 12 Best WhatsApp Tricks and Tips in 2022 The Best Interactive Fiction Games on Android The 15 Best Free Games For Android in 2022 Pac-Man: How to Play the Online Game 11 Tips and Tricks for the Surface Pro 7 Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies