Loom isn't a perfect game but it takes giant steps in that direction. This requires the player to remember the note sequences and translate them to the proper distaff 'keys' when needed. Standard mode inserts a musical staff beneath the distaff that allows easy recognition of the four notes of a thread as they glow on the distaff and expert mode requires a good ear, as no visual hints are given on the screen. Practice mode automatically 'saves' successful threads once discovered and highlights the corresponding letters of the notes upon request.

As to difficulty levels in the game, again the designers have subtly introduced three levels of comfort within the same interface. Basically just click the mouse wherever you want Bobbin to go, on the notes you want him to play on the distaff, or on anyone he wishes to converse with that he meets. The interface is extremely simple and user friendly.

To get you in the right frame of mind and set up the story, the designers included a thirty-minute cassette recording that features a superbly acted and relevant docu-drama that sets the tone of the game. Now, inexplicably, the Loom is losing coherence and it's up to Bobbin to run the mystery to ground and ultimately prevent Chaos from reigning. Around him revolves a Guild of Weavers, who over the centuries have developed the skill of weaving enchantments that influence reality itself through a merging of light and music. What you are left with is a tremendously engaging tale about a young man thrust into the most important situation of his idyllic life. You can't die in Loom, nor can you get yourself into a deadly situation where rebooting is the only option. In every aspect of the game, the designers' emphasis is on the story and character interaction with his surroundings. Those with some exposure to and experience in playing computer graphic games suddenly found an alternative methodology in game creation that didn't have your character dying constantly, traps and monsters causing endless reboots, and progressively growing frustrations. In groundbreaking style at the beginning of the 90's decade, Loom no doubt introduced thousands of fantasy fans to the medium of computer gaming. It is only when you step back and really take a good look at it that you realize the game's fully developed potential will appeal to adventure gamers both young or old, novice or expert. The complexity of Loom is so artfully hidden in the absolute simplicity of play, the urge to dismiss the game as novice level material is overwhelming.

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