To be honest, this game was simply so frustrating. I made it down to the basement and defeated the troll and became completely lost in the tavern and everything. I didn’t know where I was going half the time. Eventually, I gave up because, by that time, I was starting to pull out my hair.
The game is written in an ominous tone, leaving you in constant suspense and interest. Sometimes, when you type wrong commands, it will give you sarcastic answers, making it as if you are having a real conversation. These two components help to immerse oneself in the game. Given that when Zork came out, most people did not own computers, I believe the audience was for the wealthier who could afford one. In addition to the wealthy, it was aimed for people who sought adventures away from their routine life. In my opinion, this could be teenage boys and male young adults. By describing such exact details of the surrounding, one can almost imagine the room and the game’s surroundings. In fact, to help with the game play and experience, maps were drawn.
Writing About Magic - Angela Pham 