How do I play Zork I - The Great Underground Empire online?

Click the 'Start Game' button to load Zork I - The Great Underground Empire in your browser's C64 emulator. No downloads required - the game runs directly in your web browser using JavaScript.

What are the controls for Zork I - The Great Underground Empire?

Use WASD keys for movement and Left SHIFT for the fire button on Joystick 1, or use arrow keys with Left CTRL for Joystick 2. You can swap joystick ports using the joystick swap button.

Can I save my progress in Zork I - The Great Underground Empire?

Yes! Use the save snapshot button (floppy disk icon) to save your game state, and the restore snapshot button (folder icon) to load it later. This works like a save state feature.

Who created Zork I - The Great Underground Empire?

Zork I - The Great Underground Empire was developed by Marc Blank & Dave Lebling in 1984 and published by Infocom.

Play Zork I - The Great Underground Empire – Text only C64 Game (1984)

Game Information

Zork I - The Great Underground Empire

Publisher: Infocom

Genre: Text only

Developer: Marc Blank & Dave Lebling

Year: 1984

C64 Type: PAL

Played: 6 Times

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About Zork I - The Great Underground Empire

Zork I - The Great Underground Empire is a text only game for the Commodore 64 that was released in 1984. The game was developed by Marc Blank & Dave Lebling and published by Infocom.

Now you can play Zork I - The Great Underground Empire online, directly in your web browser! Our Commodore 64 emulator brings this retro gaming experience to life without requiring any downloads or plugins. Just click "Start Game" and enjoy this piece of gaming history.

Joystick Controls

Joystick 1:

Left: A
Right: D
Up: W
Down: S
Fire: Left SHIFT

Joystick 2:

Left: ←
Right: →
Up: ↑
Down: ↓
Fire: Left CTRL

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How to Play Zork I - The Great Underground Empire

Getting Started

Click the "Start Game" button to load Zork I - The Great Underground Empire directly in your browser. This Text only game from 1984 runs using our Commodore 64 emulator - no downloads, plugins, or installation required.

Game Controls

Use the keyboard controls shown in the Joystick Controls section above. By default:

Movement: WASD keys or Arrow keys
Action/Fire: Left SHIFT or Left CTRL
Switch Joysticks: Click the joystick swap icon if the controls don't respond