The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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!
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. satanas666
    Jan 28, 2015
    10
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  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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.
  34. 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
  35. 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.
  36. 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.
  37. 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
  38. 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.
  39. 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
  40. 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
  41. 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.
  42. 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
  43. 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
  44. 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
  45. 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
  46. 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.
  47. 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
  48. 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
  49. 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.
  50. 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
  51. 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.
  52. 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.
  53. 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
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. Tashy497
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    It's the best fun I've had since the Flash version. A++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  57. 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
  58. 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
  59. 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.
  60. 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
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. 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.
  65. 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
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#12 Best PC Game of 2014
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#55 Most Shared PC Game of 2014

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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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