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Synopsis

Zork is an interactive fiction computer game. Infocom released Zork as a commercial game for home computers, split due to the memory limitations of home computers compared to the mainframe system. The three titles released were Zork: The Great Underground Empire – Part I in 1980 (later known as Zork I), Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz in 1981 and Zork III: The Dungeon Master in 1982.

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The original MIT version of Zork (also called Dungeon) combines plot elements from the following three games, which were made available for commercial sale.

Zork I: The Great Underground Empire
The game takes place during the Zork calendar year 948 GUE (although the passage of time is not noticeable in gameplay). The player steps into the intentionally vague role of an "adventurer". The game begins near a white house in a small autonomous zone. Although the player receives little instruction, the house provides an obvious point of interest.

Zork II: The Wizard of Frobozz
The player begins in Zork's Mound I, armed only with the trusty brass lantern and the ancient elven sword from before. The game's objective is initially unclear, but the player is pursued throughout by the titular wizard.

Zork III: The Dungeon Master
The player starts at the bottom of Zork II's endless staircase.

Zork III is a little less of a straightforward treasure hunt than previous installments. Instead, the player – in the role of the same “adventurer” played in Zork I and Zork II – must demonstrate their dignity to assume the role of Dungeon Master.

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