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Genre
Perspective
Gameplay
Critic Score User Score
PC-FX
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3.2
FM Towns
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PlayStation
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3.0
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The game ratings for each category and platform are displayed below. The score for a particular platform is the average of all categories. Games must have 5 votes before they are given a MobyScore.

Breakdown by Rating Category

Acting
The quality of the actors' performances in the game (including voice acting).
3.3
Gameplay
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.)
3.2
Graphics
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines
3.4
Personal Slant
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes
3.2
Sound / Music
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition
3.3
Story / Presentation
The main creative ideas in the game and how well they're executed
3.2
Overall User Score (84 votes)3.3

Breakdown by Platform

Platform Votes Total
DOS 49 3.4
      Acting 3.4
      Gameplay 3.3
      Graphics 3.7
      Personal Slant 3.4
      Sound / Music 3.5
      Story / Presentation 3.3
FM Towns Awaiting 5 votes...
Macintosh 6 3.1
      Acting 3.2
      Gameplay 3.2
      Graphics 3.2
      Personal Slant 2.8
      Sound / Music 3.0
      Story / Presentation 3.2
PC-98 Awaiting 5 votes...
PC-FX 5 3.2
      Acting 3.2
      Gameplay 3.2
      Graphics 3.2
      Personal Slant 3.2
      Sound / Music 3.2
      Story / Presentation 3.2
PlayStation 7 3.0
      Acting 3.0
      Gameplay 3.0
      Graphics 3.0
      Personal Slant 3.0
      Sound / Music 3.0
      Story / Presentation 3.0
SEGA Saturn 6 2.3
      Acting 2.2
      Gameplay 2.3
      Graphics 2.3
      Personal Slant 2.5
      Sound / Music 2.3
      Story / Presentation 2.3
Windows 11 3.1
      Acting 3.3
      Gameplay 3.1
      Graphics 3.1
      Personal Slant 3.1
      Sound / Music 3.0
      Story / Presentation 3.1


User Reviews

Graphics and sound, but no "Zorkness" DOS Andrew Fisher (547)
The Encyclopedia Frobozzica manual is more entertaining than the game. DOS WildKard (12984)
An adequate adventure, but not very Zorkish. DOS Ye Olde Infocomme Shoppe (1691)
Creativity at its finest! DOS Deen F (4)
Zork -- Now with Pictures! DOS Game22 (42)
One of the best adventure games DOS James1 (247)
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Selected Shots

Last updated: Nov 10, 2014

Return to Zork DOS A mysterious forest lies ahead. I know it's going to be a maze... maybe I should just turn back Return to Zork DOS Rebecca is a woman with character! Quick, answer the copy protection questions - otherwise you'll be shot! No, really!.. Return to Zork SEGA Saturn The map Return to Zork PlayStation Knife close-up Return to Zork PlayStation Cash register Return to Zork PlayStation Valley of the vultures Return to Zork PC-FX Starting location Return to Zork DOS You try to throw coins at the Hero Memorial. It doesn't really work
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DOS Credits

Design:
Art Direction:
Technical Direction:
Screenplay:
Music:
Teri Mason Christian, Nathan Wang, Joel Iwataki (Arranger/Music Mixer), John Van Houten (Tuba), Rob Frear (Trumpet), David Washburn (Trumpet), John Reynolds (Horn), David Owens (Drums/Percussion), Steve Becknell (Horn), Loren Marsteller (Euphonium), Bruce E. Wagner (Trombone), George Thatcher (Bass Trombone)
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