The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

 PlayStation 4
User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 582 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 428 out of 582
  2. Mixed: 81 out of 582
  3. Negative: 73 out of 582

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  1. Jyykson
    Feb 24, 2015
    2
    Don't understand what I'm missing but this game is not the least bit interesting. A string of random dodge and shoot messes loosely tied together by disturbing (but not good or particularly intriguing) pixel drawings. It's like the people who make retro games today didn't actually play the games they're trying to emulate.
    I lost all interest in this game in the first 10 minutes. I    Don't understand what I'm missing but this game is not the least bit interesting. A string of random dodge and shoot messes loosely tied together by disturbing (but not good or particularly intriguing) pixel drawings. It's like the people who make retro games today didn't actually play the games they're trying to emulate.
    I lost all interest in this game in the first 10 minutes. I played longer just to be fair due to all the hype, to make sure I wasn't missing something. I'm not. There's nothing here but the shallowest of gameplay.    … Expand
  2. TrustMyReviews
    Nov 4, 2014
    0
    This game is by far the ugliest game in every sense of the word. Gameplay is slow, repetitive and stale. The art style is one of the worst things I've seen. Bland environments, ugly characters and enemies. Easy repetitive bosses. It's a shame this is one of the free PS+ games for November. Sony should be ashamed. This game is complete garbage. Both in looks and gameplay. Avoid this game atThis game is by far the ugliest game in every sense of the word. Gameplay is slow, repetitive and stale. The art style is one of the worst things I've seen. Bland environments, ugly characters and enemies. Easy repetitive bosses. It's a shame this is one of the free PS+ games for November. Sony should be ashamed. This game is complete garbage. Both in looks and gameplay. Avoid this game at all costs.… Expand
  3. Megustaface
    Jan 11, 2015
    0
    Worthless game, it's so boring that it's funnier to sleep than play this game. The graphics is terrible and I can't understand the high rating, it's higher than mafia 2! Seriously, who likes this kind of games?
  4. RandomLetters27
    Feb 24, 2015
    3
    I just cannot get into this style of game. I played better games than this 20+ years ago. Today, this game ought to come in a cereal box; there are mobile apps with more depth and better gameplay. I don't even know if 2D dodge and shoot should be called gameplay anymore.

    Sorry Isaac, lot of hype, zero game.
  5. TANK1165
    Nov 4, 2014
    0
    Though this game can be fun at first, it immediately looses your attention and makes you wish you never had it on your hard drive. This game really makes you think and question the gaming indestry itself but more importantly, question playstation itself. I do have an Xbox one and PS4 and seeing this monstrosity, i can now say the PS4 will be the Atari of gaming with a population at an allThough this game can be fun at first, it immediately looses your attention and makes you wish you never had it on your hard drive. This game really makes you think and question the gaming indestry itself but more importantly, question playstation itself. I do have an Xbox one and PS4 and seeing this monstrosity, i can now say the PS4 will be the Atari of gaming with a population at an all time high that will create a crash once consumers see poor, buggy games.… Expand
  6. ujinroth
    Oct 18, 2015
    0
    An overrated and over hyped game that comes as a cook recipe for teenagers, p** and p**p gags+gore+baby hero=choking sensationalism all-rounder. Hipsters and dumbsters have really questionable tastes sometimes.
  7. khugh777
    Jan 10, 2015
    0
    Cheesy and boring. Bad visuals. Just stay away from this game. Way overrated in my opinion. I know I played it for free from ps plus but I'm still bashing it.
  8. Dal_ReviewedDat
    Feb 16, 2015
    3
    I'm a hater not a lover on Issac.

    The game is original and yes, it's different every reload, but that doesn't make it a great game. I think we have already seen much more fun rogue-like games on PS4, and as a PS+ freebie I gave this a day or twos efforts before removing it from my hard drive. It's just not that good for a PS4 title. I think had it been on iOs / android, I'd play this    I'm a hater not a lover on Issac.

    The game is original and yes, it's different every reload, but that doesn't make it a great game. I think we have already seen much more fun rogue-like games on PS4, and as a PS+ freebie I gave this a day or twos efforts before removing it from my hard drive. It's just not that good for a PS4 title. I think had it been on iOs / android, I'd play this on my phone or tablet, but on a 55" screen it seems like a real jump back to early games, but without the fun factor for me.

    I'm also not a hater cos of the graphics, but the art style is pretty boring when compared to say Darkest Dungeon (which I'm playing on my laptop at the moment) or the absolutely flawless "Dont Starve" which is easily the best indie title to hit PS+ to date, and I'd say the PS4 altogether.

    I'm really puzzled as to why this game is so loved. Buy it, see for yourself, but I'm glad I got this free and didn't pay for it, it wasn't for me.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best PS4 Game of 2014
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#38 Most Discussed PS4 Game of 2014
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#43 Most Shared PS4 Game of 2014

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. PSNStores
    Jan 21, 2015
    90
    The Binding of Isaac pulls off everything it tries to do, and very well. The story is interesting, the gameplay fantastic, and the art and music are wonderful as well. The only things I found wrong with the game were that the bosses were repetitive and the challenge mode was lacking fun.
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  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Jan 13, 2015
    90
    A horribly addictive roguelike that spawns endless invention while never forgetting to deliver disgusting thrills or unhinged humour. An essential indie experience. [Jan 2015, p.95]
  3. The Jimquisition
    Dec 19, 2014
    90
    It’s the Watership Down of videogames, and I can only mean that as twisted compliment.
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