The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 893 Ratings

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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
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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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