The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

 PlayStation 4
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7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 582 Ratings

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  1. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  2. LenPlayXD
    Oct 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterpiece. It's kinda hard but if you put a few hours into it you WILL get addicted. It is the KING of Rouge-likes and it's really fun.
    If you have around 15 bucks to spare this is hella worth it.
    Also a short tip: Play the game until you get experienced before you buy the DLC's. Especially before you buy Repentance because this **** hard. Also another Tip before    This game is a masterpiece. It's kinda hard but if you put a few hours into it you WILL get addicted. It is the KING of Rouge-likes and it's really fun.
    If you have around 15 bucks to spare this is hella worth it.

    Also a short tip: Play the game until you get experienced before you buy the DLC's.
    Especially before you buy Repentance because this **** hard. Also another Tip before buying any of the DLC's: MAKE SURE THAT YOU BOUGHT AFTERBIRTH BEFORE BUYING AFTERBIRTH + AND AFTERBIRTH + BEFORE REPENTANCE. This is because Afterbirth + expands Afterbirth and Repentance expands Afterbirth +.
    Do this so you don't have to complain.
    My conclusion: BUY IT!    … Expand
  3. shrubdog
    Sep 4, 2022
    9
    Fun and challenging rogue-like where I get something new to happen every run. A good time waster! Graphics look nice and crisp on the PS4 too. The only downside of the game is that most items don't come with a description of what they do, but it's not a big deal since there are various useful websites to look these up on.
  4. Jollyolfun
    Mar 16, 2022
    8
    It's a fun dungeon crawler/rougelike. Coming back to it after a few years I realized it wasn't nearly as hard as I previously thought but still it's great.
  5. Zaranty
    Feb 14, 2022
    8
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  6. IIIAHMIII
    Nov 12, 2021
    10
    Update they finally fixed there **** meaning i can rate this game a solid 10

    No support for PS4 in 3 years. Still no trophy fixes or any fixes at al SHAME ON THE DEVELOPERS would have giving it a 10 otherwise.
  7. S1NGLEVB
    Nov 5, 2021
    6
    Falo como um simplório homem com experiência que obviamente preferia ser uma criança castrada e reclamona.
  8. deathsgrips
    May 28, 2021
    9
    Addicting fun and replayable!!!!! I am obsessed with this game and have not got bored since I downloaded it
  9. JoelArpal
    Dec 27, 2020
    9
    Very challenging at the begining but also very satisfying to play and quite funny. The best rogue like i have played.
  10. MulQuahDiiv
    Nov 21, 2020
    10
    I am absolutely addicted to this game. It's been so satisfying to learn how all the items work and try new tactics. Pretty difficult to learn at the beginning but so addictive, that you won't even notice playing it for hundreds of hours. Randomized levels, great variety of opponents and countless items combinations make this game an endless experience. Totally a must-play!
  11. GianpaoloUmarel
    Aug 25, 2020
    10
    Is one of the best, maybe the best Roguelike I've ever played in my life.
    The story, the characters, the gameplay, the design, is all done perfectly.
  12. Lapoteosi
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    Simply addicting. The best rogue-like in the business. I've played for at least 600 hours yet, and i never feel tired of it
  13. INU4SH4
    Jun 23, 2020
    9
    I will post this review for the PS4 version since it was the first one I played, but it also applies for the VITA, Switch, and PC as I have played them all and they're pretty much all on the same level as well.

    Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is by far my favorite indie game of all time and also the finest, most unique Rogue-like game I ever had the pleasure to play. Make no mistake about    I will post this review for the PS4 version since it was the first one I played, but it also applies for the VITA, Switch, and PC as I have played them all and they're pretty much all on the same level as well.

    Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is by far my favorite indie game of all time and also the finest, most unique Rogue-like game I ever had the pleasure to play. Make no mistake about this game. It might look like a silly and innocent game but the rabbit hole stretches deep and there is a lot about this gem than meets the eye.

    I will start by speaking about the gameplay. The core mechanics are quite simple and the game while challenging seems pretty easy to follow, but soon enough you will get your way blocked by secrets and hidden features you have to figure out by yourself. The RNG and all the items make for some unique and diverse runs so the game can remain interesting even after 300 hours of gameplay. My main issue about the Binding of Isaac is just its randomness. While this is one of its greatest assets it also proves to be a double-edged sword at times as one run can get ruined by extreme unluck or lack of keys/bombs, etc. There is a lot of different characters each with their own level of challenge and unlockables and on the PC version, you can even extend that list with countless modded characters.

    Now we're talking about Binding of Isaac's major strength in my opinion and what makes it such a distinctive game compared to other Rogue-like games. BoI does not only deliver one of the most addictive gameplay in the genre but it also delivers a very intriguing and vague story the player can try to figure out. There are many theories and it all ties to religion. The game that at first looks silly and even innocent is actually a game with important themes and a ton of religious symbolism. By the end of the story, it's up to the player to interpret what truly happened to Isaac and his family. One thing is certain, be the gameplay or the vague yet effective visual story-telling, Binding of Isaac is a game that won't leave your memory.    … Expand
  14. Lucid_Wolfe_
    Dec 4, 2019
    9
    As someone who has played probably 200-300+ (there's no way to check in-game, sadly), this is probably the best top-down rogue-like dungeon shooter you are probably ever going to play. Completing a single run can be difficult, but completing two separate runs without ever being hit (as I had to do, now this is much easier due to a change to the character's starting items) is another story.As someone who has played probably 200-300+ (there's no way to check in-game, sadly), this is probably the best top-down rogue-like dungeon shooter you are probably ever going to play. Completing a single run can be difficult, but completing two separate runs without ever being hit (as I had to do, now this is much easier due to a change to the character's starting items) is another story. My stats say that I have completed the game approx. 150 times, but I have only COMPLETED the game once. Unlocking and picking up ever active/passive item/trinket (~340 total), unlocking all the secrets (~270), and completing all 20 challenges to earn the "Real Platinum God" trophy was a journey filled with so many different emotions that I was happy to continue until its conclusion. Just like with the Dark Souls games and many other cult classics as this, many players will be turned off by the difficulty and high learning curve, however, those willing to invest some effort (and time) into the game will be the ones who tell you that there is tons hidden lore and sense of accomplishment experience within.… Expand
  15. Isaac-Clyde
    Nov 19, 2019
    10
    Very unique. Simple, but unique. Very diverse and an extremely good enemy/boss design. The items are also superb, and I have easily sunken hundreds of hours into this game.
  16. coorhys
    Jun 13, 2019
    9
    An excellent game with literally hundreds of hours of content, a HUGE amount of different items offering layers and layers of gameplay modification. Every run is completely different, and the gameplay loop is amazingly addictive. Definitely a 'just one more run' type of game.

    The game also has multiple paths, endings and twists, and just as you think you've seen everything it will    An excellent game with literally hundreds of hours of content, a HUGE amount of different items offering layers and layers of gameplay modification. Every run is completely different, and the gameplay loop is amazingly addictive. Definitely a 'just one more run' type of game.

    The game also has multiple paths, endings and twists, and just as you think you've seen everything it will throw something new at you.

    One gripe is not having a clue what some of the items do, as it doesn't usually say in-game - I ended up downloading an unofficial app to look up items and understand how to use them.

    Also, it can be heavily luck-based, as one run can have you feeling god-like powerful, while the next can have you struggling with basic enemies, completely dependant on the items dropped. However this I suppose can be expected from a procedurally-generated rogue-like game.

    Definitely recommended to pick up, and as good as the base game is, if you also pick up the Afterbirth+ expansion, or buy the complete edition available, this only makes it even better, with tons and tons more items, enemies, bosses and more.    … Expand
  17. BurninZane
    May 2, 2019
    8
    Awesome little time filler with countless combinations in terms of power ups and levels. It might be a bit offensive to some but you can never please everyone all the time. The levels are randomly generated as well as the loot so it makes for some very interesting and constantly different play through.
  18. I_Am_Legacy
    Mar 6, 2019
    10
    I've lost hours in this game from the moment I got it. This is a rogue like done 100% correctly. Should you get this game you will be surprised at the amount of depth in this game. You will have lucky runs, you will have unlucky runs and you will hit walls where you die 15 times in a row.
  19. alpha_centauri
    Nov 10, 2018
    10
    This is what happens when you get a bunch of white infants on LSD and throw them in a scary, haunted, satanic maze.
  20. robdogs87
    Oct 28, 2018
    10
    I have sunk over 1000 hours on this game, between PS4 & PC. If you enjoy a top down, rouge-like, randomly generated challenge then this game is for you. Each time you play it's different, the ability to try new builds and tweak your play style is endless. The creator (Edmund McMillen) and developer (Nicalis) have given this game the loving tweaking required. This along with developingI have sunk over 1000 hours on this game, between PS4 & PC. If you enjoy a top down, rouge-like, randomly generated challenge then this game is for you. Each time you play it's different, the ability to try new builds and tweak your play style is endless. The creator (Edmund McMillen) and developer (Nicalis) have given this game the loving tweaking required. This along with developing updates with user mods being applied as now patched items. After 4 years the game is still showing why it's one of the gods of indie.… Expand
  21. njja02
    Jun 17, 2018
    10
    Possibly my favorite Indie game of all time. The atmosphere is grim, the game is highly addictive, the game is brutal and just pure fun. Plus the game is highly replayable.
  22. deneb006
    Jan 8, 2018
    8
    Super addicting game, I like it very much. I just think it's very unfortunate that everything is so gross and ugly. Blood, poop, aborted fetuses... well if it's your thing (!!!??) you will be pleased. The same game in a different setting would have been so much better in my opinion. Definitely DON'T let your kids play this game.

    I was a bit disappointed by the coop mode, as the 2nd    Super addicting game, I like it very much. I just think it's very unfortunate that everything is so gross and ugly. Blood, poop, aborted fetuses... well if it's your thing (!!!??) you will be pleased. The same game in a different setting would have been so much better in my opinion. Definitely DON'T let your kids play this game.

    I was a bit disappointed by the coop mode, as the 2nd player cannot choose his character, cannot pickup items or cash and have less health than first player. Otherwise I have nothing negative to say. The game is very challenging, the rooms are randomly generated, there are plenty of original items, secret rooms, great boss battles, tremendous replayability... and it's just very, very fun.    … Expand
  23. Dionysus777
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Idk i just dont know. I admit i havnt played that much. Maybe im here too early. I just Dont get the high praise. Maybe im missing something. Since its a twin stick im gona hav 2 compare it to geowars 3. It just seems like a baby toy compared to that. Its already down by the bottom of the library just because i hav way more games im interestd in. If i ever figure it worth more than a 5 illIdk i just dont know. I admit i havnt played that much. Maybe im here too early. I just Dont get the high praise. Maybe im missing something. Since its a twin stick im gona hav 2 compare it to geowars 3. It just seems like a baby toy compared to that. Its already down by the bottom of the library just because i hav way more games im interestd in. If i ever figure it worth more than a 5 ill let u know. Kinda of a funny little grotesque perversion world though and atleast it works u know since some of the high $ crap dont even work these days. Edit - Totally Didn't give this game a chance at first. It is good, going on great! My mistake! 9.25 rescore! Awesome! The End.… Expand
  24. mekimberlite
    May 9, 2017
    8
    This is a really fun game. First game I ever platinum'd. It is short in duration from start to finish, so the daily commitment isn't grueling like some other games - I can usually start and finish a game in under an hour. Almost everything about the game is different each time one plays (rogue-like), which makes it a real hoot. The biggest problem I have with the game is that it crashesThis is a really fun game. First game I ever platinum'd. It is short in duration from start to finish, so the daily commitment isn't grueling like some other games - I can usually start and finish a game in under an hour. Almost everything about the game is different each time one plays (rogue-like), which makes it a real hoot. The biggest problem I have with the game is that it crashes when playing on the PS4 - this happens a lot during the Daily Challenge which is extremely frustrating and disappointing. Other than that, it's one of the best games I've ever played in my entire life (been playing video games since the 80's.)… Expand
  25. MAFIAxMaverick
    Mar 19, 2017
    10
    A fantastic, deep, difficult, and time consuming game. It really brings me back to those feelings of frustration I had playing these kinds of games as a kid. It's a game that has be coming back two years post-release. Everything from the gameplay to the soundtrack are top notch.
  26. bellonman
    Mar 7, 2017
    9
    I have played probably close to 1000 hours of this game and I'm still not completely finished with it. What more do you want from a game then good fun that last for hours and hours? The game has a difficult learning curve but if you allow yourself enough hours, you will discover a very deep game play system. There are always goals and things to unlock which keeps you coming back for more.I have played probably close to 1000 hours of this game and I'm still not completely finished with it. What more do you want from a game then good fun that last for hours and hours? The game has a difficult learning curve but if you allow yourself enough hours, you will discover a very deep game play system. There are always goals and things to unlock which keeps you coming back for more. Fantastic game!… Expand
  27. 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
  28. Caobei
    Feb 28, 2016
    10
    Far and ahead one of the biggest sleepers on the PS4 and video games in general. This is a random dungeon crawler with A LOT going on. I was really surprised at how much thought has gone into this game, especially with all the biblical references. I can't wait until the expansion comes to the PS4.
  29. agurczuk
    Nov 30, 2015
    10
    This is the absolutely best rogue like I have ever played and still do. And enjoy as well.

    At first the concept is a bit confusing. In it's base the game is a top down shooter where you progress from room to room, beat the boss of that floor and move on to the next. This is all backed up by a rather strange story and game is heavily influenced by bible mythos though twisting and bending    This is the absolutely best rogue like I have ever played and still do. And enjoy as well.

    At first the concept is a bit confusing. In it's base the game is a top down shooter where you progress from room to room, beat the boss of that floor and move on to the next. This is all backed up by a rather strange story and game is heavily influenced by bible mythos though twisting and bending it for it's own purpose.

    You go through different floors, picking different items that you have no idea what they do. Things get unlocked, paths of the game change. You beat one boss, another one gets unlocked. Whole floors get unlocked even. But with every play you learn something new - how to fight a certain boss, what a certain item does and how to find things you had no idea existed just a few plays ago. And it's so addictive.

    Some runs are hard and frustrating, other with a right combination of items become a walk in the park and it's so enjoyable. Items, and there is a lot of them, synergies with one another creating great combos and combinations.

    The replay value of this game is just mind boggling. And the community around the game is both great and large. Definitely recommend that game as it's the best in this category.    … Expand
  30. Sparkticle
    Nov 6, 2015
    9
    It's a very simple, addictive game which has a lot of content. If you've never played The Binding of Isaac before, then you are definitely missing out. This is a rogue-like game with a lot of features that will remind you of classics such as the first Legend of Zelda game, and it definitely works well in complimenting the game and its absurd plot.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
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  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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