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Zork Nemesis: The Forbidden Lands

Travel through five mind-bending worlds to discover the ancient secret of Alchemy that will free the trapped souls from evil’s grip…Do you dare enter the Forbidden Lands?

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Developer
Zombie Studios
Publisher
Activision
Release
April 18, 2017
9 years and 108 days ago
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Mostly Positive50 reviews78.0%

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About the Game

In a desolate corner of the Underground Empire, an evil demon torments the Land. Evil rules the Forbidden Lands. Here, the souls of the Empire’s Great Alchemists lie in perpetual hell…at the hands of the Nemesis. Now the forces of the Underground beckon you to uncover the mystery behind the Nemesis’ curse…Travel through five mind-bending worlds to discover the ancient secret of Alchemy that will free the trapped souls from evil’s grip….Before the Nemesis imprisons you with the others…For eternity. Do you dare enter the Forbidden Lands?

  • Five highly detailed worlds entice you with over 65 innovative puzzles
  • Spectacular production value - Hollywood actors, dramatic live-action video, hypnotic ambient music and dazzling special effects
  • Directed by live action director, Joe Napolitano of X-Files and Murder One fame
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