Underplayed Gems

Zork: Grand Inquisitor (2017)

Zork: Grand Inquisitor cover
Developer
Activision
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.9 of 5, 110 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 5.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

Exploring a whimsical, pun-filled world where solving surreal puzzles and outsmarting a humorless dictator feels like a clever, lighthearted adventure.

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What players say

Players praise the over-the-top FMV acting and nostalgic humor, but warn that puzzle logic can be obscure and saving often is necessary to avoid softlocks.

Screenshots

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