Loom

The Good
Well, first, the story is incredibly interesting. It is strangely interesting and it's unlikely you'll "get" the whole story until a couple times through. Second, the gameplay is really innovative. No inventory, just your Distaff with which you weave "drafts" that allow you to open doors, move obstacles, get past guards etc. Also, the graphics are excellent VGA (if you're lucky to get the CD version; it's pretty rare). Finally, the sounds, voices, etc. all blend in seamlessly making a beautifully rich world.

The Bad
Well, the game is VERY short. I got this game yesterday and played it for the first time in years and beat it in less than a day! It was kind of disappointing. Aside from that, the only other real problem with this game is the scream Bobbin Threadbare will emit when something happens to him, like being captured by a dragon. This long, terrible scream makes this game sound like he's being tortured. Something scarier than what LucasArts typically makes, so you may want to think twice before giving this to your 5 year old.

The Bottom Line
This game is quite rare (the full cd talkie version anyway). So, if you can get one, I would advise you take the opportunity. You won't regret it.