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Loom is an epic adventure game from LucasFilm. What sets Loom apart from other adventure games (in direct comparison with Sierra's) is its unique interface: you do not carry items around, but rather manipulate existing items through the use of spells. The spells themselves are woven through playing magical notes on a special distaff. Loom also features three difficultly levels, and differentiates them by changing the way the interface works: Standard features the distaff at the bottom of the screen but notes aren't written, whereas Expert doesn't have the distaff and you have to replay the spells by hearing alone.

In Loom you play the role of Bobbin Threadbare, a young man from the Guild of Weavers who just turned 17. Although you do not know why, you are outcast from the guild and blamed for the lack of prosperity in recent times.
After the Council of Elders is attacked and the Elders are turned into swans, you as Bobbin must set forth on a journey to find the swans and try to restore order to the Guild of Weavers.

Alternate Titles

  • "紗之器" -- Chinese title (traditional)
  • "האורגים" -- Hebrew spelling
  • "Haorgim" -- Hebrew/Israeli translation (means "The Weavers")
  • "ルーム" -- Japanese title

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The Press Says

Zzap! Feb, 1991 83 out of 100 83
Amiga Joker Oct, 1990 82 out of 100 82
Power Play Sep, 1990 54 out of 100 54
Amiga Power May, 1991 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 50

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Feb 07, 2008

Trivia

Loom was also ported to a Japanese computer called FM-Towns, it had the graphics of the VGA version and the dialogue of the EGA version (cue heavenly angels singing...). It was released in two languages--Japanese and English. Be warned, next to impossible to find.


This entry was contributed by Picard (22337), Eurythmic (2657), POMAH (19498), theoutrider (488) and Kabushi (48051)
 

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