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. dpc
    Nov 13, 2014
    5
    The definition of overhyped, this game is ok up to a point, then it gets super boring. Often it's ridiculously frenetic and not always fair. It's too easy to get overwhelmed by enemies, so you die, then come back in a totally different room that does the same exact thing. I honestly don't get what everyone was raving about. To each his own, I guess. (Please don't say this isn't helpfulThe definition of overhyped, this game is ok up to a point, then it gets super boring. Often it's ridiculously frenetic and not always fair. It's too easy to get overwhelmed by enemies, so you die, then come back in a totally different room that does the same exact thing. I honestly don't get what everyone was raving about. To each his own, I guess. (Please don't say this isn't helpful just because you happen to love the game. Can you imagine that maybe, just maybe, other people may not think it's great?)… Expand
  2. firefly
    Jan 3, 2015
    5
    Visually different but not much new in the game mechanics but with a very weird and unsettling plot. A mentally ill mother who listens to a voice in her head that she thinks comes from "God". This voice tells her to kill her own son. He manages to escape the abuse by going to the basement. From then on the child becomes more and more disturbed and dark. Really strange. The gameplayVisually different but not much new in the game mechanics but with a very weird and unsettling plot. A mentally ill mother who listens to a voice in her head that she thinks comes from "God". This voice tells her to kill her own son. He manages to escape the abuse by going to the basement. From then on the child becomes more and more disturbed and dark. Really strange. The gameplay is old school static screen puzzler with few new twists; clear room, use bombs, find keys. This quickly becomes boring and repetitive. It's not all bad as the power-ups were quite fun as were the different outfits that represented them. That said these outfits add to the unsettling nature of the plot. They chart the toddler's decent into various mental disorders.… Expand
  3. drlowdon
    Sep 1, 2016
    7
    A rouge-like that tasks the player with traversing randomly generated 2d dungeons from an isometric viewpoint the art work, difficulty and twisted sense of humour make it clear from the outset that this from Edward McMillen, creator of the well-received Super Meat Boy. Overall I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the precision platforming of Meat Boy but the fast paced gameplay and hugeA rouge-like that tasks the player with traversing randomly generated 2d dungeons from an isometric viewpoint the art work, difficulty and twisted sense of humour make it clear from the outset that this from Edward McMillen, creator of the well-received Super Meat Boy. Overall I didn’t enjoy it quite as much as the precision platforming of Meat Boy but the fast paced gameplay and huge variety of enemies and power ups, meaning there always seems to be something new discover, certainly gives it that ‘one more go’ factor and provided me with a fair few hours of entertainment.… Expand
  4. dydx
    Nov 23, 2014
    7
    What an awful soundtrack, along with the sound effects these were the only steps backwards from the original. The soundtrack, by the uninspiringly named artist “Ridiculon”, is distractingly annoying and is at best generic.

    By contrast, the game is incredibly fun with the addition of new items, enemies, bosses, rooms, and even a whole new floor. The original game has been greatly    What an awful soundtrack, along with the sound effects these were the only steps backwards from the original. The soundtrack, by the uninspiringly named artist “Ridiculon”, is distractingly annoying and is at best generic.

    By contrast, the game is incredibly fun with the addition of new items, enemies, bosses, rooms, and even a whole new floor. The original game has been greatly expanded within a new engine and, while I generally disapprove of pixel art, the graphics are adequate for the scope of the game. For me this was a day one purchase, this game is definitely capable of providing 500 hours of gameplay.    … Expand
  5. Fair-Reviews
    Dec 9, 2014
    7
    I tend to judge my indie titles differently. This game is a ton of fun, without a doubt. It's a bit dull story wise. Actually, very dull. But it makes up for it quickly. The real fun begins when you unlock characters. Once you learn how to play this game, you'll have a great time with it. The sound is pleasant, and fits in perfectly. The design of each room is very well, and at timesI tend to judge my indie titles differently. This game is a ton of fun, without a doubt. It's a bit dull story wise. Actually, very dull. But it makes up for it quickly. The real fun begins when you unlock characters. Once you learn how to play this game, you'll have a great time with it. The sound is pleasant, and fits in perfectly. The design of each room is very well, and at times challenging. But the highlight is the bosses. While the boss mechanics are easy to grasp, you'll find your self in a heap of trouble if you move left or right at the wrong second.… Expand
  6. 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.
  7. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    6
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  8. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.

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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