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LOOM™

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Amiga, FM Towns, Atari ST/STE, DOS, Turbografx-16/PC Engine CD, Linux • 2009

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Quick resume

Long after the passing of the Second Shadow, when dragons ruled the twilight sky and the stars were bright and numerous, came the Age of the Great Guilds. Blacksmiths. Shepherds. Clerics. Each dedicated to the absolute control of secret knowledge. Another such Guild was the Weavers.

Global score

89/100

Genres

Adventure, Point-and-click, Strategy, Simulator, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Unique musical spellcasting mechanic
    • Engaging fantasy story and atmosphere
    • Nostalgic classic lucasarts adventure
    • Calm and immersive gameplay
    • Accessible puzzles with creative solutions

    Cons

    • Very short game length
    • Linear progression with limited exploration
    • Some versions have missing content or cuts
    • Lack of background music during gameplay
    • No multiplayer or social features

    Motivations

    • Autonomy

      Game with the same Autonomy vibe

      4

      "Players control Bob's movements indirectly by interacting with the environment (clicking to turn him, activating switches), allowing freedom in puzzle solving."

      Capsule for Snail Bob 2: Tiny Troubles Snail Bob 2: Tiny Troubles

      "Players control Bobbin and freely choose when and how to use musical spells to interact with the environment, reflecting high autonomy."

    • Competence

      Game with the same Competence vibe

      3

      "Game requires skillful typing, puzzle solving, and attention to sound cues, providing a challenging but learnable experience."

      Capsule for Welcome to the Game Welcome to the Game

      "The game involves learning and recalling musical note sequences (drafts) to solve puzzles, providing a moderate skill challenge."

    • Competition

      Game with the same Competition vibe

      -5

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace."

      Capsule for Iris.Fall Iris.Fall

      "No competitive elements or player comparison; focus is on individual puzzle solving at personal pace."

    • Continuation

      Game with the same Continuation vibe

      -3

      "Game is short (1-3 hours) with limited replayability; players complete it in one or two sessions."

      Capsule for Four Last Things Four Last Things

      "Game is short (2-3 hours) and linear, with limited replay value; players tend to complete it in one or few sessions."

    • Cooperation

      Game with the same Cooperation vibe

      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

      Capsule for Stray Stray

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity

      Game with the same Creativity vibe

      4

      "Unique musical puzzle mechanics and pixel art style encourage creative problem solving and appreciation of artistic design."

      Capsule for Finding Teddy Finding Teddy

      "Unique musical spellcasting mechanic encourages creative problem solving and note pattern experimentation."

    • Domination

      Game with the same Domination vibe

      -5

      "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual experience."

      Capsule for Bendy and the Ink Machine Bendy and the Ink Machine

      "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual experience."

    • Escapism

      Game with the same Escapism vibe

      4

      "Immersive fantasy world and story provide strong escape from real life."

      Capsule for Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition Darksiders II Deathinitive Edition

      "Immersive fantasy world and story provide escape from real life through exploration and magic."

    • Expectation

      Game with the same Expectation vibe

      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

      Capsule for FINAL FANTASY FINAL FANTASY

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia rather than obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting

      Game with the same Experimenting vibe

      4

      "Players experiment with musical notes and item combinations to solve puzzles, discovering game mechanics."

      Capsule for Finding Teddy Finding Teddy

      "Players experiment with musical note combinations and spells to solve puzzles and progress."

    • Exploration

      Game with the same Exploration vibe

      2

      "Some exploration of story and lore, but gameplay mostly linear with limited open-world or discovery elements."

      Capsule for Limbus Company Limbus Company

      "Some initial exploratory elements on the island, but overall gameplay is linear and limited in scope."

    • Expression

      Game with the same Expression vibe

      -2

      "Limited customization or avatar personalization; focus is on gameplay rather than self-expression."

      Capsule for Obama Obama

      "Limited character customization or avatar personalization; focus is on gameplay and story rather than self-expression."

    • Fantasy

      Game with the same Fantasy vibe

      5

      "Strong fantasy setting with magical elements, mythical lore, and imaginative storytelling."

      Capsule for GRANDIA HD Remaster GRANDIA HD Remaster

      "Strong fantasy setting with magic, mythical guilds, and a fairy-tale narrative."

    • Fellowship

      Game with the same Fellowship vibe

      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

      Capsule for Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth

      Game with the same Growth vibe

      3

      "Players learn new spells and mechanics, improving skill over time."

      Capsule for Waltz of the Wizard Waltz of the Wizard

      "Players learn new spells and develop mastery over the musical magic system as they progress."

    • Health

      Game with the same Health vibe

      -5

      "Traditional sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

      Capsule for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak

      "Traditional sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle

      Game with the same Idle vibe

      -4

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."

      Capsule for Kindergarten 3 Kindergarten 3

      "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not designed for casual or background play."

    • Intimacy

      Game with the same Intimacy vibe

      -4

      "Limited emotional connection with characters; interactions are mostly functional and brief."

      Capsule for Do No Harm Do No Harm

      "Limited character relationships and emotional connections; interactions are brief and functional."

    • Leadership

      Game with the same Leadership vibe

      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

      Capsule for Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping Duck Detective: The Ghost of Glamping

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts independently."

    • Progression

      Game with the same Progression vibe

      3

      "Players acquire new spells and abilities, progressing through puzzles and areas."

      Capsule for In Verbis Virtus In Verbis Virtus

      "Progression through learning new spells and unlocking new abilities, though game is short and linear."

    • Relaxation

      Game with the same Relaxation vibe

      3

      "Calming music and atmosphere provide relaxation despite challenging gameplay."

      Capsule for Kingdom: New Lands Kingdom: New Lands

      "Calm, atmospheric gameplay with soothing music encourages relaxed engagement."

    • Sensation

      Game with the same Sensation vibe

      2

      "Simple pixel art and music provide moderate sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

      Capsule for The Enchanted Cave 2 The Enchanted Cave 2

      "Pleasant pixel art and classical music provide moderate sensory stimulation without intense excitement."

    • Status

      Game with the same Status vibe

      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and private."

      Capsule for SpaceEngine SpaceEngine

      "No social status or recognition systems; achievements are personal and private."

    • Story

      Game with the same Story vibe

      4

      "Engaging narrative with fantasy themes, character interactions, and a clear plotline."

      Capsule for Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal Zanzarah: The Hidden Portal

      "Engaging narrative with fantasy lore and character-driven plot, though relatively short and somewhat open-ended."

    • Strategy

      Game with the same Strategy vibe

      2

      "Puzzles require some planning and logic, but overall gameplay is straightforward and accessible."

      Capsule for The Next BIG Thing The Next BIG Thing

      "Puzzles require some logical thinking and planning, but overall gameplay is straightforward and accessible."

    • Thrill

      Game with the same Thrill vibe

      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and lacks tension or high-stakes challenges."

      Capsule for Papetura Papetura

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is gentle and lacks intense thrills or tension."

    • Value

      Game with the same Value vibe

      2

      "Good value for fans of classic adventure games and nostalgia; short length noted."

      Capsule for Full Throttle Remastered Full Throttle Remastered

      "Good value for fans of classic adventure games and nostalgia, though short length limits replayability."

    • Violence

      Game with the same Violence vibe

      -5

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive puzzle solving and exploration."

      Capsule for 1000 Amps 1000 Amps

      "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive magic and puzzle solving."

    • Survival

      Game with the same Survival vibe

      -5

      "No survival mechanics or threats; player cannot die or fail."

      Capsule for Caravan SandWitch Caravan SandWitch

      "No survival or threat mechanics; player cannot die or fail permanently."

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Fantasy. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Thrill.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

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