Here is a game in which few rules apply and one of the most backwards societies dwells. If you have never played any games in the Zork series, this game will probably strike you as one of the most bizarre ones around. The charcters, places, and the overall theme of this game are out of the ordinary. It does offer some interesting puzzles and has good graphics and sound, considering its age.
The setting for this game is hard to define. There are hints of 19th century styles of architecture and technology, but it has a dark and gothic feel to the scenery and characters. The realm of this game is definitely a fictitious one that you may have a difficult time getting used to, much less understanding. The game comes with a complete history of this twisted civilization that will fill in new players to the Zork domain.
It is a role-playing game that has a first person point of view. However, it is not a shooter type of game, actions only take place after selecting items or talking to characters. In this sense it is much like Myst or Riven. However, the plot and theme of this game is starkly different from these RPGs.
Filled with mazes, multi-item puzzles, unusual characters, and other challenges, this game will require several days, if not weeks to finish. Some of the puzzles are particularly challenging and it may be a good idea to refer to the hint book for this game.
In today's standards of RPGs, the graphics do not measure up, but the challenges and story in the game still make it fun to play. If you are looking for an alternative to the endless shooter games that keep coming out, this is a cheap solution. The hint book may also be available with some releases of the game.
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