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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 8, 2009|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|July 8, 2009|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 12, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 12, 2010|wrapper=ScummVM}} | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 20, 2015|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref> | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|March 20, 2015|wrapper=ScummVM|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/release_loom|title=Release: LOOM™ - GOG.com|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>}} |
|reception = | |reception = | ||
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
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|hltb = 5367 | |hltb = 5367 | ||
|igdb = loom | |igdb = loom | ||
+ | |lutris = loom | ||
+ | |mobygames = 176 | ||
|strategywiki = Loom | |strategywiki = Loom | ||
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|wikipedia = Loom (video game) | |wikipedia = Loom (video game) | ||
|winehq = | |winehq = | ||
|license = commercial | |license = commercial | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
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{{ii}} Digital versions are preconfigured with [[ScummVM]]. | {{ii}} Digital versions are preconfigured with [[ScummVM]]. | ||
− | {{--}} Digital versions only include the VGA (CD) version, and do not include the audio drama.<ref> | + | {{--}} Digital versions only include the VGA (CD) version, and do not include the audio drama.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/loom/and_the_audio_drama|title=And the audio drama?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> |
===Demo=== | ===Demo=== | ||
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Original version with 16-color EGA graphics released on floppy disk in May 1990. The audio drama is included as a cassette tape. | Original version with 16-color EGA graphics released on floppy disk in May 1990. The audio drama is included as a cassette tape. | ||
− | This is the game author's preferred version.{{note|note=While the 256-color FM Towns version (also compatible with ScummVM) contains the full, unabridged script as well as Redbook audio, Brian Moriarty considers the art direction to be inconsistent due to the conversion having been done by 5 different artists.<br/>Additionally, the FM Towns version carries over the no-blood cutscenes from the VGA version and removed an audio track compared to the EGA DOS release (but these were not cited as reasons for his preference).<ref> | + | This is the game author's preferred version.{{note|note=While the 256-color FM Towns version (also compatible with ScummVM) contains the full, unabridged script as well as Redbook audio, Brian Moriarty considers the art direction to be inconsistent due to the conversion having been done by 5 different artists.<br/>Additionally, the FM Towns version carries over the no-blood cutscenes from the VGA version and removed an audio track compared to the EGA DOS release (but these were not cited as reasons for his preference).<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.arcadeattack.co.uk/brian-moriarty/|title=Brian Moriarty (Lucasfilm) - Interview - Arcade Attack|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>[https://mixnmojo.com/news/Brian-Moriartys-Loom-advice-Buy-VGA-play-EGA Brian Moriarty's Loom advice: Buy VGA, play EGA | The International House of Mojo]</ref><ref>{{Refurl|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513021431/https://twitter.com/ProfBMoriarty/status/578922059302072320|title=Brian Moriarty on Twitter (multiple posts, archived)|date=May 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Refsnip|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150513021437/https://twitter.com/ProfBMoriarty/status/578922713584140288|title=Brian Moriarty on Twitter (archived)|date=2015-03-20|snippet=Use SCUMMVM graphics mode 3X, render mode EGA, AR correct ON, fullscreen OFF. Audio: AdLib, all defaults. Remarkably authentic.}}</ref>|name="notFMtowns"}} |
====VGA version==== | ====VGA version==== | ||
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{{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\LucasArts\Loom\}} | {{Game data/saves|Windows|{{P|appdata}}\LucasArts\Loom\}} | ||
{{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | {{Game data/saves|Mac OS|}} | ||
− | {{Game data/saves|OS X| | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|{{p|osxhome}}/Documents/}} |
{{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
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|epic games launcher = | |epic games launcher = | ||
|epic games launcher notes = | |epic games launcher notes = | ||
− | |gog galaxy = | + | |gog galaxy = true |
|gog galaxy notes = | |gog galaxy notes = | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
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|antialiasing = n/a | |antialiasing = n/a | ||
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
+ | |upscaling = unknown | ||
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = false | |eax support = false | ||
− | |eax support notes = | + | |eax support notes = |
+ | |royalty free audio = unknown | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
|red book cd audio = limited | |red book cd audio = limited | ||
|red book cd audio notes = CD-ROM VGA release only; see [[ScummVM]] readme for how to use with ScummVM. EGA floppy release uses MIDI instead. | |red book cd audio notes = CD-ROM VGA release only; see [[ScummVM]] readme for how to use with ScummVM. EGA floppy release uses MIDI instead. | ||
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|windows 32-bit exe = hackable | |windows 32-bit exe = hackable | ||
|windows 64-bit exe = hackable | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
|windows exe notes = Use [[ScummVM]] (included with GOG.com and Steam rereleases). 64-bit requires a [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/builds.html 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | |windows exe notes = Use [[ScummVM]] (included with GOG.com and Steam rereleases). 64-bit requires a [http://buildbot.scummvm.org/builds.html 64-bit build] of ScummVM. | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = hackable | |mac os x powerpc app = hackable | ||
|macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | |macos intel 32-bit app = hackable | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | |macos intel 64-bit app = hackable | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = Use [[ScummVM]] (included with GOG.com and Steam rereleases).{{cn|32 or 64?}} | |macos app notes = Use [[ScummVM]] (included with GOG.com and Steam rereleases).{{cn|32 or 64?}} | ||
|linux powerpc app = hackable | |linux powerpc app = hackable | ||
|linux 32-bit executable= hackable | |linux 32-bit executable= hackable | ||
|linux 64-bit executable= hackable | |linux 64-bit executable= hackable | ||
+ | |linux arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = unknown | ||
|linux executable notes = Use [[ScummVM]] (included with GOG.com rerelease).{{cn|32 or 64}} | |linux executable notes = Use [[ScummVM]] (included with GOG.com rerelease).{{cn|32 or 64}} | ||
+ | |mac os powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |mac os 68k app = true | ||
+ | |mac os executable notes= | ||
}} | }} | ||
Latest revision as of 13:08, 10 January 2024
Not to be confused with Lume.
Developers | |
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LucasArts | |
Publishers | |
Original | LucasArts |
Current | Disney Interactive Studios |
Engines | |
Original | SCUMM |
Digital | ScummVM |
Release dates | |
DOS | May 1990 |
Mac OS (Classic) | May 1990 |
Windows (ScummVM) | July 8, 2009 |
macOS (OS X) (ScummVM) | May 12, 2010 |
Linux (ScummVM) | March 20, 2015[1] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer |
Controls | Point and select |
Genres | Adventure |
Art styles | Pixel art |
Themes | Fantasy |
Loom is a singleplayer adventure game.
Key points
- Can be run under ScummVM.
General information
Availability
- Digital versions are preconfigured with ScummVM.
- Digital versions only include the VGA (CD) version, and do not include the audio drama.[2]
Demo
- A demo is available of the EGA version.
Version differences
EGA version
Original version with 16-color EGA graphics released on floppy disk in May 1990. The audio drama is included as a cassette tape.
This is the game author's preferred version.[Note 1]
VGA version
Released on CD in 1992 featuring remastered VGA graphics, re-recorded digital soundtrack, and fully voiced dialog. The audio drama is included as an extra CD.
- It has dialogs and cutscenes cropped and cut, removes blood from some NPCs, is missing the overture from the MT-32 and FM Towns soundtracks, and removes dynamic music.[7]
Essential improvements
Official patches
- The MT-32 Upgrade is required for Roland MT-32 playback in the EGA (floppy) version (otherwise Ad-Lib is used).
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32340/pfx/[Note 2] |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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DOS | |
Windows | %APPDATA%\LucasArts\Loom\ |
Mac OS (Classic) | |
macOS (OS X) | $HOME/Documents/ |
Linux | |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/32340/pfx/[Note 2] |
- Save files made with the MT-32 patch are not compatible with systems that do not have the patch, and vice versa.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud | Windows only. |
- ScummVM 2.1+ supports cloud saves on third-party cloud storage services. See the ScummVM documentation for details.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | 320x200 only, see ScummVM or DOSBox pages for more information. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | |||
High dynamic range display (HDR) |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
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Remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | For DOSBox set in the DOSBox configuration file. | |
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | For DOSBox use the DOSBox Mapper (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | F6 toggles music in the EGA version. ScummVM can be used to control the volume. | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
Red Book CD audio | CD-ROM VGA release only; see ScummVM readme for how to use with ScummVM. EGA floppy release uses MIDI instead. | |
General MIDI audio | EGA version only, Use ScummVM and Roland patch. |
- The EGA version supports the Roland MT-32 for music, see Official patches.
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Voices in VGA CD release only, see version differences. | |||
French | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
German | Retail only; download for digital releases. | |||
Russian | Fan translation by «PRCA» |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | CGA, Tandy, EGA, MCGA, VGA | 256-color MCGA and VGA modes are only supported in the VGA version. The EGA version supports up to 16 colors. |
Executable | PPC | 16-bit | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | Use ScummVM (included with GOG.com and Steam rereleases). 64-bit requires a 64-bit build of ScummVM. | ||||
macOS (OS X) | Use ScummVM (included with GOG.com and Steam rereleases).[citation needed] | ||||
Linux | Use ScummVM (included with GOG.com rerelease).[citation needed] | ||||
Mac OS (Classic) |
System requirements
DOS | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 1.0 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel 8088 | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 KB 640 KB for MT-32 music |
|
Hard disk drive (HDD) | ||
Video card (GPU) | CGA, EGA |
- The VGA version requires DOS 3.1, Intel 80286 CPU and 640 KB RAM.
Mac OS | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 6.0.3 | 6.0.7 |
Processor (CPU) | Motorola 68000 | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.0 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 256 MB | 1 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 325 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 7 compatible | DirectX 9 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 325 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | Linux Mint 17, Ubuntu 14.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | 2.0 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 325 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 256 MB of VRAM |
- For Linux, the installer is only available in the
.deb
format[8]
Notes
- ↑ While the 256-color FM Towns version (also compatible with ScummVM) contains the full, unabridged script as well as Redbook audio, Brian Moriarty considers the art direction to be inconsistent due to the conversion having been done by 5 different artists.
Additionally, the FM Towns version carries over the no-blood cutscenes from the VGA version and removed an audio track compared to the EGA DOS release (but these were not cited as reasons for his preference).[3][4][5][6] - ↑ 2.0 2.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/32340/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (32340) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Release: LOOM™ - GOG.com - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ And the audio drama?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Brian Moriarty (Lucasfilm) - Interview - Arcade Attack - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Brian Moriarty's Loom advice: Buy VGA, play EGA | The International House of Mojo
- ↑ Brian Moriarty on Twitter (multiple posts, archived) - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Brian Moriarty on Twitter (archived) - last accessed on 2015-03-20
- "Use SCUMMVM graphics mode 3X, render mode EGA, AR correct ON, fullscreen OFF. Audio: AdLib, all defaults. Remarkably authentic."
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Loom store page - GOG.com - last accessed on July 11, 2016