Zork: Grand Inquisitor

Zork: Grand Inquisitor

Activision · 1997

A genuinely funny fantasy world

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy goofy fantasy comedy, old-school adventure puzzles, and quirky FMV, Zork: Grand Inquisitor delivers a playful, puzzle-focused trip through Zork’s surreal world. It suits players who can tolerate dated presentation and occasional opaque solutions.

What it does best

  • A genuinely funny fantasy world

  • A magical, surreal adventure atmosphere

  • Clever puzzles built around Zork’s strange logic

What might put you off

  • Opaque old-school puzzle logic

  • Dated live-action presentation

The setup

What you are walking into

Join forces with Dungeon Master Dalboz and travel throughout the Underground Empire's many locations, such as Hades, Flood Control Dam #3 and The Dungeon Master's Lair.

Where it lives

PC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genre

Point-and-clickPuzzleAdventure

Vibe

FantasyComedy
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