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Return to Zork

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3.9/5

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3.9

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Return to Zork
Description
According to the myth, the Great Underground Empire of Zork was destroyed and all evil magic was dispersed. But now, the IT&L Corporation claims to have discovered the mythical dark recesses beneath the Valley of the Sparrows. Since their discovery, nightmares have become common. People have vanish...
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3.9/5

( 51 Reviews )

3.9

51 Reviews

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Product details
1993, Infocom, ESRB Rating: Teen...
System requirements
Windows XP or Vista, 1 GHz, 256 MB RAM, 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (compatible with...
Time to beat
6.5 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
18.5 h Completionist
11.5 h All Styles
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Description
According to the myth, the Great Underground Empire of Zork was destroyed and all evil magic was dispersed. But now, the IT&L Corporation claims to have discovered the mythical dark recesses beneath the Valley of the Sparrows.

Since their discovery, nightmares have become common. People have vanished. Buildings have disappeared. You, the unwitting traveler, must save the underground empire from the forces of evil.
  • Return to Zork: A mesmerizing interactive adventure of danger, intrigue and cunning. Explore amazing territory and face one fascinating puzzle after another.
  • Spectacular Production Value: An entrancing game filled by a cast of Hollywood stars. Revel in a superb soundtrack with over 180 original compositions.
  • Amazing Interface: An interactive interface before its time! Quickly and easily master complex interactions. Choose your conversational tone, from threatening to friendly, for different responses from the characters you meet. Snap pictures and tape record conversations to review at any time.
  • The Experience: A story so compelling novice adventurers will be enthralled. A puzzle structure so challenging even the most experienced game players will not be able to sleep. It’s an adventure you’ll never forget.

© 1993 Activision Publishing, Inc. Activision and Return to Zork are registered trademarks of Activision Publishing, Inc. All other trademarks and trade names are the properties of their respective owners.

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System requirements
Minimum system requirements:

ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

ACCEPTANCE OF END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED TO PLAY

Please be advised that Windows 10 operating system will receive frequent hardware driver and software updates following its release; this may affect game compatibility

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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
6.5 hMain
11 h Main + Sides
18.5 h Completionist
11.5 h All Styles
Game details
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Release date:
{{'1993-08-11T00:00:00+03:00' | date: 'longDate' : ' +0300 ' }}
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Size:
189 MB
Rating:
ESRB Rating: Teen (Use of Alcohol and Tobacco, Realistic Violence)

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Posted on: July 21, 2025

cysambrano

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Games: 17 Reviews: 1

Just like I remembered

I played this game when it was first released. Thank you, GOG, for making it available on modern devices!


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Posted on: September 6, 2025

Parkermr311

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Games: 15 Reviews: 1

Fun and enjoyable

I had this game when I was a kid. It was fun to replay it again as an adult.


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Posted on: February 1, 2011

Gamegrid

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Games: 29 Reviews: 1

Meet the better alternative to Myst

I remember back in the early 90's when Myst came along and it was considered a revolution in gaming, and in some ways it was - although I found it rather dull. I tried to like it but it never got the blood flowing. Fortunately I soon came across Return To Zork and that all changed. Maybe it's unfair to compare the two games since Zork has many more options for interactivity, more creative puzzles, people to talk to, better graphics and a great (albeit dark) sense of humor. I didn't get all of the subtle jokes as a kid but I enjoyed every minute of the game. The only thing I didn't like about this is that after PCs kept upgrading, the game wouldn't install on the new platforms so I wasn't able to play it - until now. Thanks GOG!


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Posted on: August 9, 2020

clayborn902

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Games: 461 Reviews: 5

Quirky and faithful

While I have never played the original games i have done research on them. What I found was a great series of games that captured the imagination of those who played them and so it was with the return to Work. Yes games like this with their motion captured acters have not aged well. It just so happens that this game has a great story that keeps the failure moments of the originals intact. So play this if you are a kings quest and Myst fan.


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Posted on: March 3, 2025

alkaline3mc

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Games: 29 Reviews: 3

An absolute classic

This is a classic from my childhood. It's so bizarre but so fun


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