The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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  1. NikolaTetris
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    played the original and was a big fan, this game improved pretty much everything. The graphics are improved, and bugs were much nonexistent. Totally lived up to the hype in my opinion
  2. roflCyclone
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    I had never played the original Binding of Isaac before but had always heard great things about it. When I saw this pop up on Steam I decided to give it shot, and I'm glad I did. I love rouge-lite games (FTL and Rogue Legacy come to mind) and this is right up there with the best I've ever played. It's difficult but rewards patience and is never too hard. The humor in this game is a littleI had never played the original Binding of Isaac before but had always heard great things about it. When I saw this pop up on Steam I decided to give it shot, and I'm glad I did. I love rouge-lite games (FTL and Rogue Legacy come to mind) and this is right up there with the best I've ever played. It's difficult but rewards patience and is never too hard. The humor in this game is a little dark but cracks me up non-the-less. And ****, it's just flat out addictive. When I first started playing I didn't know what to expect, and wasn't blown away by anything it had to offer right off the bat. I can't explain it though, I couldn't stop playing. It felt kind of like Civ (Just...one...more...run...) and I couldn't put it down without at least improving a little on my previous run. Even has local co-op and I've been playing with my girlfriend who loves it too, even if she is bad for my longevity. Great game, tons of fun, and it's never the same thing twice. Would recommend to anyone who likes rouge-lite games, or any game you wanna pick up and play in short sessions.… Expand
  3. Konrak
    Nov 5, 2014
    9
    They've added so much things I can't even count them all. I've gotten 6 hours into the game and I'm still finding new powerups, enemies, trinkets, items, and bosses. They've kept what I loved about the original, which is nice.
  4. Pringled
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Loved the original, loving this one even more. Runs perfectly at 60 fps on my (old) laptop, looks amazing with all the little details on the floors and walls and best of all: so much more content! I have unlocked almost everything in the original and I am glad to see that on my first run I didn't know half of the items I had on me.

    I have not had a chance to try out the co-op yet, but I    Loved the original, loving this one even more. Runs perfectly at 60 fps on my (old) laptop, looks amazing with all the little details on the floors and walls and best of all: so much more content! I have unlocked almost everything in the original and I am glad to see that on my first run I didn't know half of the items I had on me.

    I have not had a chance to try out the co-op yet, but I sure will soon. Not sure if I like the soundtrack over the old one, but it's definitly a good one too.

    For the people who did not play the original: pick this up. It's only 15 bucks and it is probably the best roguelike dungeoncrawler on the market right now. There is just so much to unlock, so many secrets and so much to discover, this will keep you satisfied for years, trust me.    … Expand
  5. mazzlezorph
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    I only have an hour ingame so far and i ahve to say. SO far from what i can tell it's just an imroved version of the old one. Really exciting cool new items, the game runs really smoothly, and all the new mobs are interesting and challenging. Loving it so far.
  6. RagAndBoneMan
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    The game is only easier because it gets harder the longer you play. You just forgot that srdavidhoney because time makes a fool of us all. Awesome game. I will spend at least a quarter of a year and it will be awesome.
  7. k3Ck
    Nov 8, 2014
    10
    The best rouge-like game period. Hundreds of hours worth of gameplay for $15. This game is a steal and an absolute must buy for any gamer. Do not pass this game up. Warning: Insanely addictive.
  8. xo220c
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    iin the world there are two types of games the first been bad then ok then so fantastic your eyes melt. this is the third type of game. the origonal was amazing but just not amazing enough. this has packed so much content into it (including hard mode for all of the isaac veterens. i have only put 5-6 hours into the game but i think its worth a gander even without playin the origanal
  9. GeorgeMiller
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    Safe LAD. apparently my review has to be 150 characters long, therefore i am writing a long sentence so that i can post my review and so forth and stuff yeah buy the game 420 360 no scope
  10. willlerner
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Incredible, some issues with AI (not as exploitable, but not as smart either), but I can't really take off points because it's so much better than it has any right to be
  11. seaplant11
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    Being an avid Binding of Isaac fan, and having played the original game far longer than any human being ever should to keep his or her sanity, I was initially skeptical of this release. Why in the world would I pay fifteen dollars for a game that I already owned? Yet within the first hour of playing, I was completely hooked, unable to break from the screen in my conquest to discover asBeing an avid Binding of Isaac fan, and having played the original game far longer than any human being ever should to keep his or her sanity, I was initially skeptical of this release. Why in the world would I pay fifteen dollars for a game that I already owned? Yet within the first hour of playing, I was completely hooked, unable to break from the screen in my conquest to discover as many new items as I could. But just because a game is addicting doesn't mean it's perfect. So what are my thoughts? Let's go through them one by one, starting with the negative.

    My most major complaint is that of the larger rooms. Although it's a great concept, it was not exercised in the way I had hoped. The overhead view moves along with Isaac's every turn, making enemies hard to hid and creating a nauseating feeling. This could easily be patched, but as it is, the larger rooms are something I dead solely because of the headache I always seem to get while clearing them. Apart from the room issue, there are also a couple graphical and audio issues that make the game ever so slightly frustrating. The minimap shown on the screen is smaller and harder to read than the original, making it less useful than I would have hoped. In addition, the sound effects can get repetitive, and some are outright annoying (try picking up brimstone and your ears will be bleeding profusely by the end of the level). However, most of these are minor, and not worth passing this game over.
    As for the positive aspects of the game, there are more than enough. The graphical style is sure to cause controversy with some, but I happen to find it a vast improvement over the simplistic, rushed-looking style of the original. The frame rate has vastly improved as well, with the 60fps being extremely manageable even with the slowest computers. Of course, there are many more items, most being exciting and game-changing in a way that is good without being overpowered. Some have complained that this version is much easier than the original (which I might even agree with), but rest assured the game is still extremely difficult, with the option of a hard mode enabled so that those hardcore gamers who desire their game's difficulty to be on a Dark Souls level will have nothing to fear.
    So here's what I've gotten from my several hours of gameplay accumulated: The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is an extremely satisfying re-imagining of the previous game. It's got more than enough to keep an old player interested, and will absolutely entice new players looking for a rouge-like adventure that's actually fun to die in. It's a cleaner, more balanced version of the original, with enough to set it apart as its own game without completely abandoning the level of fun that made the first so great. It's more balanced, more bizarre, and ultimately a rewarding purchase that I recommend with full support.    … Expand
  12. augh18
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    Seems to start off easier than the first game, but does eventually get back to its roots. Better graphics, new music (though I think an option for the originals would be nice), and a ton of content. Great game.
  13. Dmytros
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Now this is a real game, great soundtack, fun and awesome gameplay. Endless replayability makes this game the most addicting game I have played for years.
  14. utilitarianism
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    A fantastic successor to the original. The overall gameplay is much smoother and there's greater variation in the rooms and encounters. Items also pair in more interesting ways, and more items can combine their effects.
  15. xDeniz
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    One of my favorite games ever, it's simple, yes, but the replay value since it's a roguelike game is enormous. I do hope this developer continue to bring games like that to us.
  16. metalmat
    Nov 6, 2014
    9
    This game is not for everyone but for fans of rogue-light type games it is a must.

    I have been waiting a while for the sequel with high expectations and folks it meets them all. Better graphics, new items, new enemies, tons of challenges, etc...... they outdid themselves with this. The price is fantastic too, I would have easily paid double for this! My only complaint is that they    This game is not for everyone but for fans of rogue-light type games it is a must.

    I have been waiting a while for the sequel with high expectations and folks it meets them all. Better graphics, new items, new enemies, tons of challenges, etc...... they outdid themselves with this. The price is fantastic too, I would have easily paid double for this!

    My only complaint is that they did not add any new types of stages, the larger areas are nice but I would have liked a different environment.

    All in all it is a FANTASTIC game. Like I said, its not for everyone but if you liked the first one this is a MUST!    … Expand
  17. SenshudoTV
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    So should you buy this game? In a word, yes. It’s a brilliantly designed game, that will never stop being fun. With the additions of seeds, it will allow for more of a community to build up around the game. The small flaws pale in comparison to how well made and polished every other part of the game is, and they definitely shouldn’t deter you from making the right choice.
  18. stone_house
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    For fans of the original, this is pretty much everything you could hope for in a remake. Absolutely everything has been revamped and expanded. The new score is particularly amazing, I think. I only wish that the visuals were slightly less pixelated, when playing fullscreen. It seems as though it was developed primarily for the PS Vita, in that respect. But visuals aside, I'm immenselyFor fans of the original, this is pretty much everything you could hope for in a remake. Absolutely everything has been revamped and expanded. The new score is particularly amazing, I think. I only wish that the visuals were slightly less pixelated, when playing fullscreen. It seems as though it was developed primarily for the PS Vita, in that respect. But visuals aside, I'm immensely satisfied with this game.… Expand
  19. vampireboar
    Jan 29, 2019
    9
    The new art style and music are wonderful, it runs better than the original and the new content is fun. A great game!
  20. Blatanikov
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    Must have.
    Wow! Much improvements! Wow! So Polished! Very smooth, so impresive! wow.

    Now seriously, if you like the original game, you will love this one
  21. Countdown369
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    Amazing and infinite game with many secrets. It will always have you coming back for more to unlock more things and have more fun. The soundtrack gives a deep, dark atmosphere to the game that only improves it. Flawless pixel art. Randomly generated gameplay, forever. It's fun and great, 10/10
  22. sisho
    Nov 8, 2014
    9
    A year ago I was eager to see a Binding of Isaac remake, hoping for next gen graphics and all that twisted gore fest in hd. Instead, the developer said they were going into a pixel oriented style. I was very disappointed with the news, but after playing The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, I gotta admit, it's awesome! The new pixelated graphics are very different from the flashy ones, but theyA year ago I was eager to see a Binding of Isaac remake, hoping for next gen graphics and all that twisted gore fest in hd. Instead, the developer said they were going into a pixel oriented style. I was very disappointed with the news, but after playing The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth, I gotta admit, it's awesome! The new pixelated graphics are very different from the flashy ones, but they are soo much detailed and well done that the atmosphere looses nothing. If I may say, it's even goryer than before. The difficulty is the same, with new fkd'up enemies, twisted items and cool bosses.
    A must play and a must buy, if you can. The developers sure deserve the support.    … Expand
  23. Veneretio
    Nov 6, 2014
    10
    Took all the great things about the original and added another layer of interesting enemies, items and characters. A beautiful experience that I'm looking forward to dumping another 500 hours into.
  24. Jkutz
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    Superb re imagining of The Binding of Isaac. This game keeps enough of the old game to make it memorable and enjoyable to fans of the original, but also adds so much that if this was the first game you experienced out of the two you would find a much different game then what may have been described to you. This game is amazing and deserves the $15 asking price.
  25. Dr_Fetus
    Nov 24, 2014
    10
    It's back. It's bigger, and to continue my cheesy alliteration, it is indeed better.

    Graphically, there is some improvement, mainly in the lighting. Some meaning that the style is different and in my opinion is an improvement over the 2011 original. The story is the same, but more items and monsters (including bosses) ensures that this game is not just a re-skinned copy of the original    It's back. It's bigger, and to continue my cheesy alliteration, it is indeed better.

    Graphically, there is some improvement, mainly in the lighting. Some meaning that the style is different and in my opinion is an improvement over the 2011 original. The story is the same, but more items and monsters (including bosses) ensures that this game is not just a re-skinned copy of the original (cue CoD jokes). Replayability is even better and more enticing. You cannot just play one round (unless you're grouchy and fail miserably. Come back tomorrow!)

    Buying this game may however make you stupid. Yes, you will play it too much and lose focus on your school work. You have been warned!    … Expand
  26. Wastewaterop
    Nov 13, 2014
    9
    Its weird to evaluate a game that essential already exists and grade it based on it's improvements. So the 9/10 is more a golf clap towards the minor improvements to the game's functionality. New items breath new life and more content is always great... but... I feel I cannot be too kind, I feel the 16-bit style took away from the original atmosphere I feel its odd when you go veryIts weird to evaluate a game that essential already exists and grade it based on it's improvements. So the 9/10 is more a golf clap towards the minor improvements to the game's functionality. New items breath new life and more content is always great... but... I feel I cannot be too kind, I feel the 16-bit style took away from the original atmosphere I feel its odd when you go very smooth flash like graphics to 16 bit. Music didn't do it for me either, after a while all I could hear in the cave / dungeon levels was that out of place guitar strums. Don't let those reasons derail you though, the other improvements vastly outshine personal aesthetic grips.… Expand
  27. rebeccaandisaac
    Nov 7, 2014
    9
    One of my favourite games of all time gets a sequal. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is an amazing improvement from the first game, but still isnt perfected when looked from every angle.
    The game is much harder than its predocecer although to compensate for this there are more items, more useful items , amazing item combinations, bigger rooms, different enemys, more bosses, stranger secrets    One of my favourite games of all time gets a sequal. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is an amazing improvement from the first game, but still isnt perfected when looked from every angle.
    The game is much harder than its predocecer although to compensate for this there are more items, more useful items , amazing item combinations, bigger rooms, different enemys, more bosses, stranger secrets and ton more possible floors and rooms. The Binding of Isaac Rebirth is massive game in scale.
    People complain about the graphical changes to the game. They are much better. What people need to understand is, the creator intended the first game to be like Rebirth, to pixels and sprites and having it this way actually makes the resolution higher allowing fullscreen mode and makes characters and enemys on the screen run much more smoothly with no lag or frame loss.
    A problem reoccurred in this game, when you check the item screen in the original game it would show you a picture of the item and the name of it. But in Rebirth now they only show you a picture. I would be nice to know everything about the item on the menu screen without having to check wikipedia to know whether or not i should pick it up. Big step down.
    Although despite that point, tinted rocks being a bit darker and harder to see and 2-player mode being a bit limited i think Binding of Isaac Rebirth is the best game of 2014 and it majestically towers over its predocecer being a bigger, prettier and more enjoyable game to play.    … Expand
  28. solidpat221
    Nov 6, 2014
    9
    The original Binding of Isaac made a mark on the indie world for sure, and Rebirth comes out strong making just as strong if not a stronger impact on it again. The game itself with its new art style and soundtrack feels fresh but familiar. Since around half of the starting items you can find are from the original, and half are new, there's plenty for returning players to find to test with,The original Binding of Isaac made a mark on the indie world for sure, and Rebirth comes out strong making just as strong if not a stronger impact on it again. The game itself with its new art style and soundtrack feels fresh but familiar. Since around half of the starting items you can find are from the original, and half are new, there's plenty for returning players to find to test with, and plenty to find that you already know how to use. For new players, the rogue-like experience will definitely have them coming back for more as long as the difficulty doesn't get to them. The game definitely retains its difficulty that the original had being that everything is new and randomized. Even veteran Isaac players have a ton new to experience. I played the original for 230 hours, and the first 5 I've spent with rebirth have felt completely new with every passing run. Old bosses have been retuned and reworked so that their attacks and patterns are different, while some of the new enemies and bosses have me stumped still with how their patterns work, so it is definitely a new set of challenges. There's tons of new everything in rebirth. New pills, new items, new curses, new trinkets, new room types, and the list goes on. I haven't had one run yet where I haven't found something new. All in all, Binding of Isaac Rebirth supplies the same feel the original gave, with a much vaster world and more complete feeling that the flash limitations sometimes wouldn't give. Its not perfect, but its fantastic, and well worth the time you put into it.… Expand
  29. BatmanBuster
    Nov 10, 2014
    10
    In a completely new shape, but with the same content + some new things, Binding of Isaac never fails to bring an interesting gameplay each time you select your character.
  30. E_Dub_Gaming
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    The Binding of Isaac is a game that i have been waiting to play for a very long time. It has better graphics than I have seen in most games that are made using pixels like this game. I thought the first Binding of Isaac was good and then i played this game and I thought that this one was amazing because it has different generations, there are different seeds that you can use, there areThe Binding of Isaac is a game that i have been waiting to play for a very long time. It has better graphics than I have seen in most games that are made using pixels like this game. I thought the first Binding of Isaac was good and then i played this game and I thought that this one was amazing because it has different generations, there are different seeds that you can use, there are many new characters that you can play as, there are a lot more items that you can use, and there are new enemies and bosses. I think the person who made this game was thinking about what other people want to be able to see what good graphics in a game made with pixels look like and they knew what they should have as the enemies, the bosses, the different generations of the map, the different characters, and the designs of the enemies, characters, and bosses. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is an amazing game and that is why I am rating it "10 out of 10"! "I think everybody should play this game LIKE A BOSS!!!" (Quote from Jacksepticeye E_Dub_Gaming) it would mean so much to both of us!)… Expand
  31. Konstanton
    Nov 25, 2014
    10
    Holy f*ck! 10 McMillens out of 10. Hardcore action-rouge-like everyone should play, even if he played original. It is challenging, it is entertaining and good-looking. Worth buying.
  32. Lambo442
    Dec 22, 2014
    10
    I got to the first real boss fight at the end of the first stage and I got stomped on and killed by a very fat leg. Obviously I wasn't as geared up as I thought and I'm going to have to revaluate my strategy. A very addictive game with some very imaginative, twisted and disturbing art work and a soundtrack that gets under your skin. Just watch the teaser trailer on YouTube and you'll get aI got to the first real boss fight at the end of the first stage and I got stomped on and killed by a very fat leg. Obviously I wasn't as geared up as I thought and I'm going to have to revaluate my strategy. A very addictive game with some very imaginative, twisted and disturbing art work and a soundtrack that gets under your skin. Just watch the teaser trailer on YouTube and you'll get a flavour of it. I'm really happy these great little original games are still being made. Retro all the way… Expand
  33. gabriot
    Dec 26, 2014
    10
    It has been years since I was so pleasantly surprised by how good a game can be. I was a fan of wrath of the lamb, but this game just takes that and absolutely perfects upon it.

    Everything about this game is amazing. The soundtrack is incredible, the artwork music and gameplay are oozing with originality (something that the gaming industry lacks these days). My only qualm is that    It has been years since I was so pleasantly surprised by how good a game can be. I was a fan of wrath of the lamb, but this game just takes that and absolutely perfects upon it.

    Everything about this game is amazing. The soundtrack is incredible, the artwork music and gameplay are oozing with originality (something that the gaming industry lacks these days).

    My only qualm is that you can't get more than 2 rows of hearts anymore, I guess that is a balance decision but personally one I don't feel was necessary. Other than that, every single change makes perfect sense though.

    There is so much content that I don't think there is a single game in the history of gaming that can possibly top this in terms of the price you pay for the game compared to how much replay value you can get.

    And would you believe that there are no microtransactions in this day an age!? Woah, what a concept!

    This game rules, plain and simple, I generally hate most games these days but this one shines forth strongly amidst a sea of mediocre games that came out in the last few years as a truly bright spot and incredibly well done game.    … Expand
  34. DishBish
    Nov 18, 2014
    10
    If you like the original, buy this one. This is the best version of Isaac that runs on 60 fps all the time, visuals are amazing, gameplay is even more amazing. Best game of the year 10/10.
  35. ultimadwarf
    Nov 19, 2014
    9
    Great! Absolutely great! This this is exactly the same as the original but with added features. New additions include the capability of up to 3 save files at once, being able to close the game and click continue the next time you play rather than having to finish the run on the spot, aswell as bigger rooms, more items, more enemies, re-mastered pixelated versions of the games art andGreat! Absolutely great! This this is exactly the same as the original but with added features. New additions include the capability of up to 3 save files at once, being able to close the game and click continue the next time you play rather than having to finish the run on the spot, aswell as bigger rooms, more items, more enemies, re-mastered pixelated versions of the games art and design plus a new engine. The new engine allows for some pretty cool effects but the biggest upside to the new engine is the fact the game doesn't lag much now and runs at 60fps rather feeling like it's locked at 30 like the original. The original feels extremely slow and sluggish compared to Rebirth.

    The only major problem I have is the music. It isn't the original. It's new music which is nice but the new music, while some of it does sound cool and reminds me of Terraria, it doesn't feel like it goes with the game.

    Pros
    -New Graphics
    -New Content
    -New Mechanics
    -Multiple Saves
    -New Engine allowing for silky smooth 60 FPS, no more sluggishness

    Cons
    -Good but out of place music    … Expand
  36. RobertFrowneyJr
    Nov 9, 2014
    10
    It took what The Binding of Isaac had and made it better in almost every way. The new engine is tight and responsive, and the environment is full of life and creates a much better atmosphere overall. The music is much more ambient than the original, but helps to set the mood depending on the floor. The item synergies are absolutely amazing, and the new items are very creative and fun toIt took what The Binding of Isaac had and made it better in almost every way. The new engine is tight and responsive, and the environment is full of life and creates a much better atmosphere overall. The music is much more ambient than the original, but helps to set the mood depending on the floor. The item synergies are absolutely amazing, and the new items are very creative and fun to play around with. Overall, I think this is a fantastic game that outshines the original game in every way.… Expand
  37. Bigkdub92
    Nov 11, 2014
    10
    To those who are complaining about how easy it is clearly haven't unlocked all of the new characters and attempted the hard-mode (Worse items, Less drops from rooms, More champion mobs that don't drop items, no hearts after boss kills, etc...) achievements. Good luck, and I mean that, with a certain super secret character ;)

    Now, I will admit that it does start out feeling easier than    To those who are complaining about how easy it is clearly haven't unlocked all of the new characters and attempted the hard-mode (Worse items, Less drops from rooms, More champion mobs that don't drop items, no hearts after boss kills, etc...) achievements. Good luck, and I mean that, with a certain super secret character ;)

    Now, I will admit that it does start out feeling easier than the original Binding of Isaac, but holy cow does the difficulty ramp up when you get going. I was so excited to play this, and it did NOT disappoint. The only complaint that I have are some of the achievements being bugged currently (hopefully a patch today!!), but other then that it has been pretty flawless execution.    … Expand
  38. HopelessGamer
    Dec 16, 2014
    10
    Simple, addictive, rage inducing

    I bloody love it.
    Randomly generated levels
    Interesting creature designs

    80 hours in and still haven't unlocked everything
  39. DivineAxiom
    Dec 19, 2014
    9
    It's amazing how many improvements have been made to the game since the original. While the game is not perfect, it's definitely one of my personal favorites. Easily one of the best remakes made in a LONG time.
  40. Gowther
    Jan 3, 2015
    9
    After spending hours upon hours into this game I have come to the conclusion that it quite possibly is some of the most fun I have had on Steam. Easy to pick up, hard to master; add a huge amount of content and you have The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth.
  41. DreamDays
    Jun 14, 2022
    10
    The replayability and builds that you make every single run of this game is literally so fun, and the genre is all about this. So its one of the masterpieces of its genre. The items that changes your character's look is literally the cherry on top.
  42. Tashy497
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    It's the best fun I've had since the Flash version. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  43. nerwus
    Dec 10, 2014
    9
    Didn't like it at the beginning , 50 hours in and love it now . Amount of content is just massive . Really great game , you won't regret your purchase
  44. SilverOrlov
    Nov 30, 2019
    0
    I know that a lot of people liked the game. I watched and read reviews before the game, so I know and why all these people liked it ... but since this is my rating for my taste: This game is terrible ... all the meaning and surroundings that the author gave to the environment of Isaac, it was just disgusting. In all other aspects, if you are not repelled or vice versa, if you think that itI know that a lot of people liked the game. I watched and read reviews before the game, so I know and why all these people liked it ... but since this is my rating for my taste: This game is terrible ... all the meaning and surroundings that the author gave to the environment of Isaac, it was just disgusting. In all other aspects, if you are not repelled or vice versa, if you think that it is interesting and/or funny, you can try to play it.… Expand
  45. deskrit
    Nov 29, 2014
    0
    The game no longer has mouse aiming. In fact, the mouse is completely unused, even the menus are fully keyboard or gamepad driven. If you, like many, have hundreds of hours in BOI Vanilla with the mouse + KB then this is a purchase you should most certainly skip. Its an absolute deal breaker, and I wish I had realized before giving the developer money for this game.
  46. Tb87670
    Jan 27, 2015
    6
    Catch this on sale, don't pay retail full price. Most things were improved but this took a step back in a few ways. There have been many times now I ran into rooms where you are forced to take damage with no way to avoid it no matter how 'good' you are. Difficulty is jumped up through the moon compared to the first game, as if this one expects you to be a pro in the original to play thisCatch this on sale, don't pay retail full price. Most things were improved but this took a step back in a few ways. There have been many times now I ran into rooms where you are forced to take damage with no way to avoid it no matter how 'good' you are. Difficulty is jumped up through the moon compared to the first game, as if this one expects you to be a pro in the original to play this one. Graphics look worse with pixelation but the game runs better because of it, runs much faster and smoother. I will give it that. But the asking price is too much. The cheese-crappy mechanics that made the original annoying still make this one annoying. I repeat what I said first: Catch on sale.… Expand
  47. kuehnau
    Nov 5, 2014
    7
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a remake of a classic game made in flash.

    The remake fixes bugs, balances game issues and adds additional content such as new enemies, items, bosses and stages. Functionally the game performs leaps and bounds better then the original did. So why did I ding the game two stars? To begin with the game still largely relies on luck to play a successful    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a remake of a classic game made in flash.

    The remake fixes bugs, balances game issues and adds additional content such as new enemies, items, bosses and stages.

    Functionally the game performs leaps and bounds better then the original did.

    So why did I ding the game two stars? To begin with the game still largely relies on luck to play a successful game, everything randomly generates so it's absolutely possible to roll a new game that ruins the entire game.

    The second reason being they refused to add online co-op gameplay. They added local co-op, which makes no sense for a PC release and simply said they avoided online gameplay because it'd take too long to develop. They also claimed they have no plans to include it in any future patches or DLC content. This is a lazy excuse, considering how famed the Binding of Isaac series is, they could have easily contracted the work out and recouped the losses.

    In the end Rebirth is a great attempt at refreshing a old franchise, but the random elements of the game had ruin late stage gameplay and the lack of online co-op is a minor annoyance at best.    … Expand
  48. mugen_is_here
    Nov 26, 2015
    1
    This is a ridiculous game with multiple spikes in difficulty. The gameplay is extremely repetitive as you go through area after area cleaning up bad guys and unlocking the next area. The bosses are too overpowered and there is no reward for killing them except to be able to go into the next area where you can rinse and repeat.

    The music is really good. It creates an ambience. So +1 to    This is a ridiculous game with multiple spikes in difficulty. The gameplay is extremely repetitive as you go through area after area cleaning up bad guys and unlocking the next area. The bosses are too overpowered and there is no reward for killing them except to be able to go into the next area where you can rinse and repeat.

    The music is really good. It creates an ambience. So +1 to the game for that.

    Graphics sucks. But that's okay. I don't care much about the graphics anyway. In fact I like old-school-styled games.

    The story seriously sucks. Basically his mother is about to kill him in the beginning and then.. okay I won't tell you the ending but the game is quite short and the stupid ending doesn't make any sense. It's like the first paragraph from a story.

    I don't understand how this game is rated so high when at the end of the day it's nothing more than a piece of serious ****    … Expand
  49. Zimbardo
    Nov 9, 2014
    5
    As a major fan of the original Binding of Isaac I was psyched to hear that there was more in the works. In the end I feel that Rebirth didn't really need to be made after-all since first Binding of Isaac continues to be a great on its own. TBoI: Reskin doesn't feel different enough to warrant paying for the same game again (especially for nearly double the price of the first).

    The good:    As a major fan of the original Binding of Isaac I was psyched to hear that there was more in the works. In the end I feel that Rebirth didn't really need to be made after-all since first Binding of Isaac continues to be a great on its own. TBoI: Reskin doesn't feel different enough to warrant paying for the same game again (especially for nearly double the price of the first).

    The good: Game performance has improved by moving the game's engine off of Flash. There's more items and monsters. That's about it.

    The bad: Much of the fun of the Binding of Isaac was the novelty of exploration, which can't be recaptured by playing the same game again and recollecting the same items. I actually dislike the look of the new graphics. Although the new soundtrack is good I find it to be a huge step down from the original's.

    If your an Isaac addict Rebirth is for you. I bought this in hopes of chasing the high I got from the original but the novelty is gone. McMillen is an amazing artist and I look forward to his next (new) masterpiece.    … Expand
  50. TsukasaHiiragi
    Apr 18, 2016
    6
    Better than most roguelikes, but still not great. The reasons why its not 'great' is because RNG and Luck play way to much emphasis on progression rather than true skill, which leads to many failed runs because RNG didn't give you any OP upgrades.

    Another issue I personally hate is that the sprite clipping isn't perfect, enemies can occasionally shoot through walls when they shouldn't    Better than most roguelikes, but still not great. The reasons why its not 'great' is because RNG and Luck play way to much emphasis on progression rather than true skill, which leads to many failed runs because RNG didn't give you any OP upgrades.

    Another issue I personally hate is that the sprite clipping isn't perfect, enemies can occasionally shoot through walls when they shouldn't be able too. I wouldn't recommend this to someone who is new to roguelikes, or anyone who easily gets frustrated.    … Expand
  51. srdavidhoney
    Nov 4, 2014
    6
    good game but to be honest it feels much easier , the gameplay seems slowed down and the monsters kinda stare at you instead of attacking you. in the original you were always on the defensive and I liked how you would get **** items and be totally screwed one game and get awesome ones the next game and destroy it..... game is more balanced now wich I don't think is necessarily good forgood game but to be honest it feels much easier , the gameplay seems slowed down and the monsters kinda stare at you instead of attacking you. in the original you were always on the defensive and I liked how you would get **** items and be totally screwed one game and get awesome ones the next game and destroy it..... game is more balanced now wich I don't think is necessarily good for this type of game , the soundtrack is blah and although it got a new art style I am partial to the original it just felt right… Expand
  52. VicodinTaco
    Dec 16, 2014
    4
    The ambiance and setting for the story in this game is GREAT. No argument there. HOWEVER, I should have done a little more research on this game before I purchased it. I read in one review "The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements."

    I thought that sounded great but upon playing the game it feels like a relic. VERY basic controls    The ambiance and setting for the story in this game is GREAT. No argument there. HOWEVER, I should have done a little more research on this game before I purchased it. I read in one review "The Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements."

    I thought that sounded great but upon playing the game it feels like a relic. VERY basic controls and not a whole lot of RPG. I've been gaming for about 30 years and I think I just desire a more complex game experience. Like I said, nothing against the superb mood and setting but I should have done more research into how this game plays. It's definitely a first-gen play style. LOOK into it before you buy on the HYPE.    … Expand
  53. Nintendont
    Jan 23, 2015
    2
    I really wonder what's in the water these days for people to be so mindlessly entertained by this drivel. When I play it I feel I am a special child being taught basic cognitive skills by a game probably designed for precisely that purpose. Maybe Pewdewpie can salvage this wreckage by making a funny video about it. The most fun I had was uninstalling it.
  54. museanima
    Jan 31, 2015
    2
    This game is just boring. Go room to room in a boring map, hate the keyboard controls, kill stuff that mostly looks the same, boring grey monsters, get stuff that I don't know what to do with, die constantly. Boring.
  55. VagueShape
    Feb 25, 2016
    2
    Don't understand the appeal of this one.
    Its a short flash game focused on randomly generated rooms. The thing is, its incredibly short and insanely repetitive, all you do is wander into rooms to see what randomly generates.
    The gameplay isn't good, its basically the equivalent of a flash game on Newgrounds and there is no real depth to it. Just mindless repetition based around RNG.
  56. Tasoth
    Apr 7, 2017
    3
    The core idea of the game is great. You explore randomly generated dungeon looking for random upgrades and an exit to the next floor. However the rest of the gameplay is crap. Controls are clumsy, shooting mechanic is terrible (you can't hit a thing when you need to), enemies and bosses are boring. You spent lot's of you time digging piles of **** (no joke) in search for an item or aThe core idea of the game is great. You explore randomly generated dungeon looking for random upgrades and an exit to the next floor. However the rest of the gameplay is crap. Controls are clumsy, shooting mechanic is terrible (you can't hit a thing when you need to), enemies and bosses are boring. You spent lot's of you time digging piles of **** (no joke) in search for an item or a powerup. I wish Mcmillen spend more money on developing the game rather then promoting it with shameless hype.… Expand
  57. GreenSkullRider
    Jan 30, 2017
    4
    Okay okay okay aca no tenemos precisamente un juego nefasto ni malo, es una aventura indie de corte psicológico y oscuro, con jugabilidad sencilla basada en el ensayo y el error. pero porque le pongo un 4, por que de verdad me decepciono, no puedo entender el hype que llego a tener este jueguito, al menos a mi me encontré con un par de bug bastante molestos... bueno recomendado solo al queOkay okay okay aca no tenemos precisamente un juego nefasto ni malo, es una aventura indie de corte psicológico y oscuro, con jugabilidad sencilla basada en el ensayo y el error. pero porque le pongo un 4, por que de verdad me decepciono, no puedo entender el hype que llego a tener este jueguito, al menos a mi me encontré con un par de bug bastante molestos... bueno recomendado solo al que le gusten los juegos casuales o quieren estar a la moda (como el undertale)… Expand
  58. D3liri0us
    Feb 15, 2022
    0
    Hands down the best game in its genre.Endless replayability,challenging,and fun.700 hours in,not stopping anytime soon.
  59. rodericrinehart
    Feb 7, 2015
    9
    This was a fun game but also challenging. It offers a good mix of replayability and difficulty. It is better than the original and I am looking forward to see what else the developer will be doing!
  60. xDaudex
    May 25, 2015
    9
    Pros:
    Amount of RNG
    Amount of different items
    Amount of item combinations

    Cons:
    May take awhile to get a good run depending on your skill
    Music
    Amount of items makes it hard to remember what each one does
  61. Maxa1577
    Jan 28, 2016
    10
    One of the most re-playable and entertaining games of the last 10 years. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a challenge when playing. It's also extremely fun to find the most OP builds and break the game.
  62. Annoymous1
    Mar 6, 2015
    8
    Immersive game indeed, and one of the few good flash games for PC (if you can call it that). It improved from the last game, and the story was definitely well-executed. Only downside? The surprising difficulty.
  63. TrilobiteG
    Jun 13, 2015
    10
    Elegant, beautiful, dark, funny, gory and simple. This game feels like a dungeon explorer without any treasure taking. It's like an arcade in your home, something is new each time, you don't know what to expect. There are no default monsters that you progressively get better at killing by levelling up. You jump head first, you get what you get, you run, you get to the last level and maybeElegant, beautiful, dark, funny, gory and simple. This game feels like a dungeon explorer without any treasure taking. It's like an arcade in your home, something is new each time, you don't know what to expect. There are no default monsters that you progressively get better at killing by levelling up. You jump head first, you get what you get, you run, you get to the last level and maybe you win or you get unlucky...REALLY unlucky and you laugh with disappointment and the mess your character is in. BUT IT DOESN'T MATTER! Start over and this time, make the right turn into the cave of vomiting spiders and not into the bone throwing demon children. Fantastic.… Expand
  64. Orderan
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    "Rebirth" is perfectly fitting for this game title. After having bought and played with the first one roughly a hundred hours, I was afraid it would just be a "redone" cash-grabbing with slightly better garphics and a few new options and that's all. I found out it is the exact opposite.

    The gameplay in itself is richer, since there is a alot more of everything, from items to characters    "Rebirth" is perfectly fitting for this game title. After having bought and played with the first one roughly a hundred hours, I was afraid it would just be a "redone" cash-grabbing with slightly better garphics and a few new options and that's all. I found out it is the exact opposite.

    The gameplay in itself is richer, since there is a alot more of everything, from items to characters to room configuration. The items interactions with each other are more marked, giving some weird, fun and sometime unplayable results. As such, you feel even more the differences there can be between two runs.

    The coop mode could use some work though, as one player is still a subaltern to the other.

    Basically, even if you own the first, there is enough difference to justify a purchase.    … Expand
  65. rubencristiano9
    Aug 31, 2015
    8
    Great game, tons of replayability. Played with a controller.
    What it does it does great,, mechanics are simple but really smooth, loads of items to make it unpredictable and not get the same playtrough once.
  66. mrpinsky
    Jan 11, 2015
    10
    Isaac is my favourite game from the last couple of years, and easily the best indie game of 2014. It it vastly superior to the original Flash game in pretty much every way. What really shines in this, and is notoriously lacking in AAA products these days, is the very well designed gameplay mechanics. The way the game is designed makes sure that it keeps feeling fresh and keeps surprisingIsaac is my favourite game from the last couple of years, and easily the best indie game of 2014. It it vastly superior to the original Flash game in pretty much every way. What really shines in this, and is notoriously lacking in AAA products these days, is the very well designed gameplay mechanics. The way the game is designed makes sure that it keeps feeling fresh and keeps surprising you even after many hours of gameplay. The vast item pool, random dungeons, challenges etc. make sure that there is almost infinite game play in this.

    A minor complaint is that the pixel graphics chosen for Rebirth is not a good fit. This is because many things in the game, e.g. tears, are dynamically scaled in size. This leads to inconsistent pixel resolution on various elements on screen, which causes a graphical mess. Going with pixel graphics is fine, in my opinion, but then they should have made sure that everything is in a consistent resolution.

    Bottom line: this is a clear 10/10 for me. Totally addictive.    … Expand
  67. kyle242gt
    Jan 9, 2015
    10
    A+. I love it and play at work on breaks. My 12yo loves it and started his own saves. My 9yo lurks constantly but my wife thinks it's too freaky. She's right.
    Well worth the $10 or so on Steam.
  68. Pooki
    Dec 6, 2014
    8
    This is a amazing game. i thought it just looked stupid, but when i played it was just great. I was in a skype call with my friends and we played the same seeds for hours. Probably the most replay value game i have ever played. All the upgrades and testing have been so much fun. I recommend you to get this game because you will be on it for hours. Best money ever spent! Just if it hadThis is a amazing game. i thought it just looked stupid, but when i played it was just great. I was in a skype call with my friends and we played the same seeds for hours. Probably the most replay value game i have ever played. All the upgrades and testing have been so much fun. I recommend you to get this game because you will be on it for hours. Best money ever spent! Just if it had online multiplayer, i would give it 10 because i think its a big feature not to have.… Expand
  69. Gason
    Apr 13, 2015
    10
    The Binding of Isaac and its Wrath of the Lamb DLC were great games. So they are redone with new things put in. Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth the same? No, it isn't. Let's start with the graphics - they are really sexy. The music is not the same and it is even better. Collecting new items, killing new enemies, always finding something new is super fun. After few runs I saw that comparedThe Binding of Isaac and its Wrath of the Lamb DLC were great games. So they are redone with new things put in. Is The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth the same? No, it isn't. Let's start with the graphics - they are really sexy. The music is not the same and it is even better. Collecting new items, killing new enemies, always finding something new is super fun. After few runs I saw that compared to the original game Rebirth is harder - this makes beating a run more rewarding. Overall The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth shows how a remake should be and from 2 to 6 it earns EXCELLENT 6.… Expand
  70. savionen
    Dec 30, 2014
    7
    Maybe it's because I didn't get into Binding of Isaac til about 6 months ago, but too much of the game is just a re-hash. It doesn't feel like it adds much to the original game. You'd probably get more enjoyment out of this game if you never played the original.
  71. ToFewViews
    Dec 17, 2014
    8
    This is a highly addictive and challenging game, with some of the creepiest and weird characters I've seen in a video game. It's game-play is very difficult/Fast paced at times and keeps you thinking. It has a map layout similar to the original Legend of Zelda but slightly more dungeon like, many will find this layout very familiar and easy to navigate. The art in this game is what reallyThis is a highly addictive and challenging game, with some of the creepiest and weird characters I've seen in a video game. It's game-play is very difficult/Fast paced at times and keeps you thinking. It has a map layout similar to the original Legend of Zelda but slightly more dungeon like, many will find this layout very familiar and easy to navigate. The art in this game is what really gets most people's attention and it's beautiful, Very Creepy/Out there but it works well when the whole game comes together.
    If you a fan of addictive/fast paced top down shooters , Indie games or even just the art I would recommend you give this game a try for yourself.    … Expand
  72. Smartmilk32
    Nov 21, 2014
    9
    Binding of isaac rebirth is a rogue-like(death erase you character so if you dont like losing all progress isen't the perfect game for you)doungeon crawling game with simple comands you just shot projectiles and find treasures who make your look different and upgrading your projectiles,give you companions(babies),or other *cool stuffs to five them to your cat Guppy when you die.The wordBinding of isaac rebirth is a rogue-like(death erase you character so if you dont like losing all progress isen't the perfect game for you)doungeon crawling game with simple comands you just shot projectiles and find treasures who make your look different and upgrading your projectiles,give you companions(babies),or other *cool stuffs to five them to your cat Guppy when you die.The word is generated be thousands of seeds making a new games alway different from the previous ones making replayability huge.They must be kidding making a 15$ dollars game with so much contest,the only *fatal flaw* is the graphic they could do better but still is a upgrade for the original version.If you dont belive me try the free demo this game is awesome but they could do better… Expand
  73. silane
    Jan 24, 2015
    10
    Typically when I rate a game, it's based on hours of enjoyment per dollar spent. Some of the very worst for me are Brink and Diablo 3, which were both expensive, and dull. One of the very best games for me has been Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. It cost me a measly $15 dollars, and has rewarded me with about 50 hours of entertainment. (I expect another 50 before it's worn out). UnfortunatelyTypically when I rate a game, it's based on hours of enjoyment per dollar spent. Some of the very worst for me are Brink and Diablo 3, which were both expensive, and dull. One of the very best games for me has been Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. It cost me a measly $15 dollars, and has rewarded me with about 50 hours of entertainment. (I expect another 50 before it's worn out). Unfortunately the music was slightly inferior to the original game, which makes it a 9.9 out of 10, (which clearly rounds up to 10).… Expand
  74. hlaalu
    Dec 11, 2014
    10
    It's like the original, but better: more content and a faster and prettier game engine. It's got dark humor that millennials and the Internet generation will grok. If you like dark humor, shmup, roguelike, bullet hell, lowbrow humor, and difficult progression, this game might be right for you.
  75. spageopriya12
    Jan 11, 2015
    8
    This article is about the 2014 remake. For the original video game, see The Binding of Isaac.
    [hide]The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    Developer(s) Nicalis Distributor(s) Sony (PS4/PS3/PS Vita) Valve Corporation (Steam) Designer(s) Edmund McMillen Composer(s) Matthias Bossi Jon Evans Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, OS X, GNU/Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita Release date(s)    This article is about the 2014 remake. For the original video game, see The Binding of Isaac.
    [hide]The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
    Developer(s) Nicalis
    Distributor(s) Sony (PS4/PS3/PS Vita)
    Valve Corporation (Steam)
    Designer(s) Edmund McMillen
    Composer(s) Matthias Bossi
    Jon Evans
    Platform(s) Microsoft Windows, OS X, GNU/Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita
    Release date(s) November 4, 2014
    Genre(s) Action-adventure, dungeon crawler, roguelike
    Mode(s) Single-player, co-op
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a remake of The Binding of Isaac developed by Nicalis and designed by Edmund McMillen. The game was released on November 4, 2014, and is available on Microsoft Windows, OS X, GNU/Linux, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.    … Expand
  76. DeadPudding
    Jan 20, 2015
    10
    Binding of Isaac :Rebirth

    One of my personal favorite games the original was really interesting and new to me and now a new refined version of the original 60 frames more balanced bosses and enemy's with retro new look heavy Zelda Inspired dungeons in it with the addition of even more content from the already monumental Items pool creating new things to do for the veteran Isaac players.
  77. satanas666
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
    Best game ever IGN 10/10!
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  78. EvilstuffGaming
    Feb 7, 2015
    8
    Considering the step "down" from graphics and music (depending on opinion) it really could have turned out worse. Though it relies heavily on whether the game wants you to get good items or not, there is still a large amount of strategy and new content. If you don't like the music, there's a mod on Reddit to change it to the original.
  79. VirtualHarrison
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    The original Binding of Isaac was by far my favorite rogue-like game, and i spent 100+ hours on it just trying to get all the items and even get to the very final boss; needless to say it was a gem of a game. So when I heard there was a sequel coming out I feared it would be too similar to the original and just be a rehash of old ideas. I'm glad to say that I was so wrong. While the basicThe original Binding of Isaac was by far my favorite rogue-like game, and i spent 100+ hours on it just trying to get all the items and even get to the very final boss; needless to say it was a gem of a game. So when I heard there was a sequel coming out I feared it would be too similar to the original and just be a rehash of old ideas. I'm glad to say that I was so wrong. While the basic fundamentals of the game are still there, it added so much new content that I don't even care. With over 400+ items to collect, tons of bosses, lots of extra challenges, and infinite replayability, this game gives so much for just the small price tag of 15$. If you were like me and experienced lag from time to time in the original, fear not! The game is locked at 60 FPS so you'll always get a smooth gameplay from start to finish. There's just so much to this game that I can't even list everything this game has to offer. Just believe all the positive reviews and pick this game up as soon as you get the chance.… Expand
  80. PlayBoyMan
    Oct 30, 2015
    10
    I played the original version for years, and the revamped version just keeps getting better and better, as they have added the Afterbirth DLC today. This is a great game.
  81. Kaisuke1
    Mar 25, 2015
    10
    I absolutely adore this game and the original. If you're going to play this game be aware that you will lose days of your life to its madness...which is great considering the price!
  82. QTheNew42Q
    May 3, 2015
    10
    I think this game is amazing. It is one of the best games I have ever played and it has great replay value. The controls are simple, it has a deep engaging storyline, hundreds of unique items(and trinkets), incredible music, and overwhelmingly beautiful aesthetics for hundreds of hours of game-play. I don't know how this got any bad reviews, and some of them are extremely stupid. SomeoneI think this game is amazing. It is one of the best games I have ever played and it has great replay value. The controls are simple, it has a deep engaging storyline, hundreds of unique items(and trinkets), incredible music, and overwhelmingly beautiful aesthetics for hundreds of hours of game-play. I don't know how this got any bad reviews, and some of them are extremely stupid. Someone named deskrit gave it 0/10 just because there aren't mouse controls. And guess what? THERE ARE MOUSE CONTROLS(just go to libraries/documents/my games/binding of Isaac rebirth, open options, and set mouse control=1). I have played the original and thought it was the best game ever. After Rebirth came out, I was so hooked into it I didn't even play vanilla(or really anything else) for a long time. I can't even play vanilla anymore since it's so bad aesthetically and lacking in items compared to rebirth. This will be one of the best indie and/or rogue-like game of the century, at least in my opinion.… Expand
  83. RuckAndMinky
    Jul 6, 2015
    10
    This game is the typical rouguelike with the addition of unlockable characters, items, and more storyline to keep you involved and addicted! It is challenging for new players but slowly becomes easier as you learn all aspects of the game! It is great game and great addition to your library definitely buy!
  84. pikby
    Mar 4, 2016
    10
    a beutifully done remake that changes the gameplay, adds more, and it all runs smoothly

    a must buy for steam users who want a good challenge and a fun rougelike
  85. 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.
  86. TechJet
    Aug 5, 2015
    10
    This game is practically flawless. Great NES-style pixel graphics, over 300 hours of replay value at least, a full roster of 10 characters (and a secret character) and controller support! All made to compliment the fantastic twin-stick shooter gameplay and dark branching story. If you dislike this game you're **** mental
  87. Linkster
    Aug 17, 2015
    10
    You play a child who is so lost in his own sins that reality seems to fade away from his mind. He starts to hallucinate that monsters are attempting to kill him and he shoots his own sorrowful tears at the beasts of his nightmares. He starts to think his own mother is trying to kill him but that is far from the truth and he shoots tears at his own mother in his hellish nightmare. You canYou play a child who is so lost in his own sins that reality seems to fade away from his mind. He starts to hallucinate that monsters are attempting to kill him and he shoots his own sorrowful tears at the beasts of his nightmares. He starts to think his own mother is trying to kill him but that is far from the truth and he shoots tears at his own mother in his hellish nightmare. You can then play the game as many other biblical characters who have committed sins. Also you can shoot lasers from your eyes. 10/10… Expand
  88. poopshi-t
    Sep 1, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. mega Satan is the final boss pppppppppppppppppppppppppppp p p p p p p pp pp… Expand
  89. peterjson
    Sep 7, 2015
    8
    The graphics could be better, especially on high-resolution screens, and co-op is really limited in PC version. But those are the only two drawbacks.

    The game is fun, quick to play. The mechanics are very original with three different types of health, plus various character abilities. Now, there are many games that do that, but in Isaac, the game allows you to combine anything with    The graphics could be better, especially on high-resolution screens, and co-op is really limited in PC version. But those are the only two drawbacks.

    The game is fun, quick to play. The mechanics are very original with three different types of health, plus various character abilities. Now, there are many games that do that, but in Isaac, the game allows you to combine anything with everything. You might get a couple of powerups that seem next to useless or even annoying - but when you combine them with one powerful thing, you get some ultra-power combination.

    The sheer amount of content is awesome. I counted 44 different main enemy types, with each having 1-7 subtypes making it over 150 different creatures you can encounter in the game. And then you should add bosses to that.

    You can play the game for 100 times, and each new run would still feel fresh. It's one of the best roguelike games out there.    … Expand
  90. Zardo
    Oct 21, 2015
    9
    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

    PRO: -addictive gameplay -really deep lore for people that are interested in it -every run is different from one another, this makes the game interesting and addictive because you are always curios on the next item or run you are going to get -large variety of enemies, bosses, item, challenges -poop CONS: -boring music -*at first strange controls    The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

    PRO:
    -addictive gameplay
    -really deep lore for people that are interested in it
    -every run is different from one another, this makes the game interesting and addictive because you are always curios on the next item or run you are going to get
    -large variety of enemies, bosses, item, challenges
    -poop

    CONS:
    -boring music
    -*at first strange controls but then you get used to them or get a PS4/XBOX ONE controller

    CONCLUSIONS:
    I really don't have much to say it's just an amazing game, it's one of the best game I have ever played, and those little cons don't make it a bad game but a 9/10 IGN, that will keep you playing, if you like challenging RPG's    … Expand
  91. Overvulture
    Nov 9, 2015
    10
    A game you should pick up if you`re a fan of the original, if you are curious, if you enjoy roguelike elements and challenge, or if you think jokes about child abuse and abortions are funny.

    Hardcore purists will have a few complaints compared to the original game, with a few tweaks and design changes not necessarily being perfect but for the most part everything has been improved. The    A game you should pick up if you`re a fan of the original, if you are curious, if you enjoy roguelike elements and challenge, or if you think jokes about child abuse and abortions are funny.

    Hardcore purists will have a few complaints compared to the original game, with a few tweaks and design changes not necessarily being perfect but for the most part everything has been improved. The frame rate, the controls, controller support, local co-op, a bigger item bank, more characters, more levels, more enemies, more bosses. It`s essentially a big expansion pack that irons out some of the technical issues the first game had while tweaking a few balance issues, for better or worse. Not quite a sequel, it wouldn`t be a crime to skip the first game and go directly to this one as the definitive edition of the Isaac experience.

    If you`ve exhausted the first game, this one will feel almost but not quite new, with some familiar elements mingling with all new sights and threats that bring back the sense of mystery and discovery again.

    I can safely call this and the original two of my favourite games of all time, despite the fits of rage they`ve given me, and I`d recommend them both to anyone who enjoys games, period.    … Expand
  92. makimoki70
    Apr 12, 2016
    10
    Un rogue-like increiblemente adictivo, difícil y con muchísimo contenido. Supera en todos los aspectos a la anterior entrega y además su expansión duplica casi el contenido inicial. Una banda sonora maravillosa. Una estética interesante, enemigos con infinidad de mecánicas y muchísimos bosses y mini-bosses diferentes.Cuenta con un par de modos de juego, el normal, el de oleadas y muchosUn rogue-like increiblemente adictivo, difícil y con muchísimo contenido. Supera en todos los aspectos a la anterior entrega y además su expansión duplica casi el contenido inicial. Una banda sonora maravillosa. Una estética interesante, enemigos con infinidad de mecánicas y muchísimos bosses y mini-bosses diferentes.Cuenta con un par de modos de juego, el normal, el de oleadas y muchos retos de varias dificiultades pero todos muy interesantes. Es recomendable jugar con mando aun jugando en pc pero tambien es jugable con teclado. Cuando he dicho mucho contenido me refería a que para completarlo al 100% son unas 300 horas dependiendo del jugador y la suerte. Uno de mis juegos favoritos.… Expand
  93. Pedobear987
    Apr 16, 2016
    9
    Después de jugarlo tantas horas que perdí la cuenta puedo afirmar que vale su precio, eso si preparaos para sufrir una y otra y otra vez... Hasta que o bien os canséis o consigáis vencer a "MAMA"
  94. ilagos
    Jul 26, 2016
    8
    Un videojuego de masmorras que recuerda a la vieja escuela con su dificultad, que radica en la suerte del jugador; gracias a los ítems favorables como desfavorables, partidas diferentes y personajes con distintas habilidades, además cuenta con un exquisito toqué tétrico en su ambientación gráfica y musical que resulta adictivo pero a la larga se convierte en un juego monotomo y aburrido.
  95. Boombaztic
    Dec 27, 2016
    10
    Isaac has some problems in his family. His mother, watching a religious TV program, decided to kill her son in sacrifice to God. The kid managed to jump into the basement, a network of catacombs, densely populated by a huge amount of monsters. And the only weapon he has are his tears.

    In The Binding of Isaac Rebirth you clean room by room, collect bonuses, find hidden places and shops,    Isaac has some problems in his family. His mother, watching a religious TV program, decided to kill her son in sacrifice to God. The kid managed to jump into the basement, a network of catacombs, densely populated by a huge amount of monsters. And the only weapon he has are his tears.

    In The Binding of Isaac Rebirth you clean room by room, collect bonuses, find hidden places and shops, and then defeat the boss and jump into the next door in the floor. A new level begins and it gets harder and harder. You do so a few times before meeting his mother, then Satan himself or someone else.

    The Binding of Isaac is challenging, really difficult. The farther you get, the easier it is to die and then you have to start from the very beginning. But there are many items which help you to become stronger. So many that I even used the Isaac Wiki to get the full understanding of every item and situation in the game (it really helps!). One item teaches Isaac to jump (finally!), other causes tears or enemies to explode and hurt everyone around. You can upgrade your max HP (Hearts), the devil will sometimes reward you with the power of the dark side (wings and other strong abilities for some of your hearts). The style of play often changes radically in the middle of the race. You just scribbled tears in different directions, hardly finishing even the smallest creep and then you suddenly get a power-up that changes your whole gameplay and you kill even the hardest boss without any problems. But the thing is, it can be the other way round, too! It is also always interesting to see how every item affects Isaac, because every item changes his appearance, so each time he looks different: he acquires tumors, horns or a bloody grin, pulls mom's bra on his head or... something else.
    Failure is a part of the process. Play, die, start again, play, die, again. But every time we get something new (achievements open new items), so you do not want to stop completely.

    Rebirth added a lot of new enemies, bosses, items and secrets if you compare it with the original game. And this is good! Edmund McMillen and his colleagues made an excellent job. A game full of the most horrible fears, bitter tears of childhood and exciting ideas.

    You can also play it with you friend locally. But it’s not the local multiplayer you’d expect. Instead of a full second hero your partner takes control of a little Ghost accompanying Isaac. It can't go through doors or pick up items, it can only help to do more dmg. I would like more, although it is not clear how anything else would fit into the current mechanics.

    So all in all this game is really fantastic! - 10/10!
    PS: There will be a new DLC soon. I’m definitely waiting for it!    … Expand
  96. noxrain
    Apr 9, 2021
    9
    A great game! It can be very frustrating and sometimes unrewarding but I think it's so well thought out mechanically wise, that it grows on you quickly. I am deducting one point because of some balancing issues and the fairly high RNG factor which I am not the biggest fan of! But a must-play nonetheless.
  97. civ6sucks
    Feb 27, 2017
    10
    its way better than civ 6 cus civ 6 is gererally a garbage game with no content whatsoever should have just bought civ 5 cus thats a true masterpeice. This game is good
  98. MetalRobot69
    Apr 26, 2022
    9
    For me, it is the best roguelike game ever.

    It has a terrifying story and at the same time very good and intriguing. The way the story mix religious aspects like the Seven Deadly Sins, Devils, and Angels are phenomenal. The soundtrack is also excellent. The gameplay is the best part, each new item you get can change completely the gameplay, so every single match on this game feels    For me, it is the best roguelike game ever.

    It has a terrifying story and at the same time very good and intriguing. The way the story mix religious aspects like the Seven Deadly Sins, Devils, and Angels are phenomenal.

    The soundtrack is also excellent.

    The gameplay is the best part, each new item you get can change completely the gameplay, so every single match on this game feels different. It is insane how you can play this game for months and never get tired of it.    … Expand
  99. Andromeda707
    Apr 18, 2021
    10
    9.1/10
    Несколько недель назад, когда я пытался ознакомиться с Wrath of the Lamb, я допустил одну непростительную ошибку: запустил Rebirth "просто попробовать". После этого возвращаться в оригинального Айзека мне просто напросто не захотелось, да оно и не нужно, потому что Rebirth для меня оказался образчиком просто идеального ремейка, который, как не странно, заставляет вспоминать об    9.1/10
    Несколько недель назад, когда я пытался ознакомиться с Wrath of the Lamb, я допустил одну непростительную ошибку: запустил Rebirth "просто попробовать". После этого возвращаться в оригинального Айзека мне просто напросто не захотелось, да оно и не нужно, потому что Rebirth для меня оказался образчиком просто идеального ремейка, который, как не странно, заставляет вспоминать об оригинале только ностальгирующих олдфагов, которым я, конечно, немножко завидую, ведь они смогли прикоснуться к этому инди-шедевру ещё за 10 лет до меня.
    Макмиллен и Nicalis, как говорится, из хорошей игры сделали идеальную, и данный ремейк на самом деле действительно ощущается новой игрой (и даже можно понять многих людей, которые в своё время были недовольны этим ремейком), ведь она не только обрела абсолютно новый (и на мой взгляд - просто потрясающий) визуальный стиль, но и сменила движок, а также приобрела массу нового контента, который является ключевым для игры подобного жанра. Удивительно, что для того, чтобы "осовременить" визуальный стиль и сделать его более дорогим и стильным (простите за тавтологию), нужно сделать его в формате пиксель-арта. В этом вся прелесть игровой инди-индустрии 21 века.
    Про саму же игру можно сказать многое, но основные эмоции я уже описал в короткой рецензии на оригинал: игра представляет собой эталонный рогалик (а точнее, rogue-like), создавая для игрока в каждом прохождении уникальный опыт, который не может повториться из-за огромного количества контента и желания добиться победы любой ценой, даже при неудачном стечении обстоятельств и полном невезении. По моим ощущениям, ремейк стал немного проще, тем самым став более дружелюбным для среднестатистического игрока вроде меня. Тем не менее, и уникальных достижений и челленджей здесь настолько много, что и любители хардкора могут застрять в этой игре очень надолго. Также пару слов хотел написать о очень важной для меня теме - о саундтреке. Безусловно, оригинальный саундтрек Дэнни Барановски был очень атмосферным, даже в некотором смысле таинственным, ethereal так сказать, но и саундтрек от Ridiculon мне показался очень подходящим, цепляющим за нужные ниточки. Музыка стала более густой, намного более индустриальной, создающее правильное настроение для игры в подобную игру, и что самое важное - весь этот индастриал и дарк эмбиент не перестаёт надоедать.    … Expand
  100. Garybaldo
    Dec 22, 2020
    9
    Very fun game with high replayability and a very challenging gameplay. Ideal for completionists too.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Games.cz
    Mar 10, 2015
    80
    The excellent rogue-like horror came back to life with a new engine and lots of changes. Thanks to that, the game is a little more accessible, but still you will not get anything for free. Gameplay is great, Isaac’s torture still hurts and a joy of any tiny success will please you greatly. The Binding of Isaac is recommended by eight out of ten child psychiatrists.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Feb 26, 2015
    85
    Of all the remakes that were released in 2014, The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is truly a born again game. What once was just a sketch, turned into a beautiful painting.
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  3. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    60
    It introduces a lot of new content but other than that is worth than the original game in almost every aspect. [01/2015, p.73]
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