Originally released by Lucasfilm Games in 1990, LOOM™ remains a landmark achievement in the point-and-click adventure genre. Deviating from the standard “inventory hunting” mechanics of its era, Loom introduced a poetic, musical interface that feels as innovative today as it did decades ago. You play as Bobbin Threadbare, a young Weaver who must use a magical distaff to spin “drafts”—sequences of musical notes—to manipulate the world around him, mend reality, and save his guild from a looming shadow.
The game is celebrated for its ethereal atmosphere and high-fantasy storytelling, heavily inspired by Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake. Rather than combining a rubber chicken with a pulley, you learn the song for “Opening,” “Light,” or “Sharpening.” Its brevity is its strength; the experience is a tightly woven, cinematic journey through a world of floating cities and crystal spires.
While it is more accessible than its contemporaries, the mastery of its musical language provides a sense of wonder that traditional puzzles rarely achieve. Loom isn’t just a game; it is an interactive fable about the threads that hold existence together, proving that the best magic is often found in a simple melody.
Key Features
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Musical Spellcasting: Use four-note musical sequences to interact with the environment.
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Unique Interface: No inventory management; your spells (Drafts) are your only tools.
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Epic Narrative: A rich, high-fantasy story centered on the Guild of Weavers.
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Atmospheric Score: Features a stunning digital rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake.
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Artistic Vision: Beautifully rendered 256-color VGA landscapes (in the CD-ROM version).
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Draft Reversal: Play musical sequences backward to achieve the opposite effect.
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Multiple Difficulty Modes: Expert mode requires players to learn drafts by ear.
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Voice Acting: The CD-ROM edition features a fully voiced cast for deeper immersion.
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Fast-Paced Gameplay: A streamlined experience focused on story progression and logic.
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Legendary Pedigree: Created by Brian Moriarty and the masters at Lucasfilm Games.
System Requirements
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OS: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10, or 11.
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Processor: 1.8 GHz Processor or faster.
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Memory: 1 GB RAM.
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Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9.0c.
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DirectX: Version 9.0c.
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Storage: 200 MB available space.
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Sound: Any basic Windows-compatible sound card.
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Input: Mouse and Keyboard.
