The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

 3DS
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 36 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 36
  3. Negative: 6 out of 36

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  1. EFYevan
    Jul 24, 2015
    10
    This is seriously my favorite 3DS game right now - it has had me hooked for hours! I really enjoy this game on my "NEW" 3DS! If you have the new version of the 3DS, please give this a try!
  2. Saber363
    Jul 24, 2015
    5
    Playable but highly buggy as of me writing this review. Music is almost non existent, Bosses don't obey the boundaries of the game at times, some times their sprite doesn't even show up, leaving you to fight them using only their shadows as guidance. I would not recommend this game on this console until some serious patch work is undergone. If you want to play Isaac on the go, I recommendPlayable but highly buggy as of me writing this review. Music is almost non existent, Bosses don't obey the boundaries of the game at times, some times their sprite doesn't even show up, leaving you to fight them using only their shadows as guidance. I would not recommend this game on this console until some serious patch work is undergone. If you want to play Isaac on the go, I recommend the PS Vita version. Yeah the load times are a bit long but it's far more polished then this...… Expand
  3. pikachuyann
    Dec 11, 2015
    6
    If you're a fan of The Binding of Isaac : Rebirth, you might appreciate the 3DS version of it, especially if you don't own a Vita. It provide a great enough experience of the game on the move.

    However, even with Nicalis fixes, the game isn't completely fluid and this version of the game is less interesting than for other platforms.
  4. RockStarGamers
    Jul 28, 2015
    7
    The Binding of Isaac Rebirth is my go-to game when I want something familiar but new. Detach yourself from the subject matter and it's great dungeon-crawler with lots of replayability.
  5. ericwithcheese
    Jan 12, 2016
    8
    Playable only on the New 3DS models, this RPG shooter is every bit as addictive and innovative (and controversial) as you've heard. Be sure to have the latest version downloaded (or a patch) from the Nintendo eShop as its initial release was quite buggy.
  6. NLtoiletpaper
    Apr 5, 2017
    8
    On release, I heard it was very buggy and I would believe so knowing Nicalis' track record. But as of writing this review, I'm not having any problems. Yes, it's only rebirth, but I really enjoy having this on the go. It's perfect for the job. For 15$ (pretty cheap for the amount of enjoyment) I would recommend it to most people.

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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. FNintendo
    Dec 28, 2015
    80
    This game features a wide amount of content and a very challenging gameplay which is certain to keep players busy for some time. However, it's very difficult to understand why this game is exclusively released on the eShop of the New 3DS, as its visual environment does not seem to justify this decision.
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  2. Pocket Gamer UK
    Nov 9, 2015
    70
    The core Binding of Isaac experience translates extremely well on 3DS and remains as engrossing as ever. It's just a pity further opportunities weren't explored to take advantage of Nintendo's unique hardware.
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  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Sep 4, 2015
    80
    It's also worth noting that this is the second piece of software that's exclusive to the New 3DS, so if you're itching to get some use out of the thing, Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is your only other option after Xenoblade.
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