Description
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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User Reviews
The Press Says
| Dragon |
Jul, 1990 |
 |
100 |
| Aventura y Cía |
Nov 30, 2001 |
 |
90 |
| ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment) |
Jun, 1990 |
845 out of 1000 |
84 |
| Quandary |
Nov, 1995 |
 |
80 |
| Adventure Classic Gaming |
May 01, 2006 |
4 out of 5 |
80 |
| Adventure Corner |
Apr 21, 2003 |
72 out of 100 |
72 |
| Adventure Gamers |
Jan 30, 2003 |
|
70 |
| Adventure-Treff |
Jan 10, 2002 |
65 out of 100 |
65 |
| Power Play |
Jul, 1990 |
54 out of 100 |
54 |
| ASM (Aktueller Software Markt) |
Jul, 1990 |
6 out of 12 |
50 |
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Trivia
Loom was actually
translated and released in Israel in a Hebrew version, which unfortunately did not include the 30-minute audio casette.
The CD version of the game, in what was an apparently limited edition, included a much higher quality version of the original audio casette with (apart from the story itself) also included additional instrumental music.
