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. Skelworath
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    After the first hours of playing this I am addicted. This is everything that was promised by the developers. If Binding of Isaac was the king of Action Rogue-likes (with countless "clones" made after it) this is the **** EMPEROR.

    Despite the new pixelated graphics, the graphics are BETTER. The soundtrack is amazing, it makes you tingle with horror and excitement at the same time. The    After the first hours of playing this I am addicted. This is everything that was promised by the developers. If Binding of Isaac was the king of Action Rogue-likes (with countless "clones" made after it) this is the **** EMPEROR.

    Despite the new pixelated graphics, the graphics are BETTER. The soundtrack is amazing, it makes you tingle with horror and excitement at the same time. The controls (although mouse was not implemented) are flawless everything responds exemplary. The content ... well the content is ... I have no words for it ... other than godlike in every aspect.

    Crap-loads of new items (it will probably be weeks before you can memorize what they all do) with brilliant interactions and new mechanics, each game plays differently ... and when I say differently I mean it almost feels like it's another game entirely.

    Support the developers and buy this game! This is too good ... you will be playing and enjoying it a lot more that whatever else 15$ or your local equivalent can buy. I guarantee it.    … Expand
  2. rtkiii
    Mar 30, 2015
    10
    What a fantastic little game. the depth and randomness to this game still has be playing off and on. It is one of those games where you do not need to play everyday but when you do play you're hooked in for an hour plus. The random levels and items really make the game a new experience everytime. Will you make it to Mother, Mother's Heart, Satan...Isaac? Or will you get owned byWhat a fantastic little game. the depth and randomness to this game still has be playing off and on. It is one of those games where you do not need to play everyday but when you do play you're hooked in for an hour plus. The random levels and items really make the game a new experience everytime. Will you make it to Mother, Mother's Heart, Satan...Isaac? Or will you get owned by spiders in the first stage. You just never know.

    More games need to adapt this formula.    … Expand
  3. Rad_kills
    Jan 26, 2015
    9
    Honestly, i absolutely love this game. i have poured countless hours into this and i am still unlocking trinkets and secrets. I never played the flash version, but followed enough videos to know that i would love this game. It is absolutely worth the purchase. DLC is in the works and it will make this even more extensive. My only complaint would be that sometimes i feel it ways too heavilyHonestly, i absolutely love this game. i have poured countless hours into this and i am still unlocking trinkets and secrets. I never played the flash version, but followed enough videos to know that i would love this game. It is absolutely worth the purchase. DLC is in the works and it will make this even more extensive. My only complaint would be that sometimes i feel it ways too heavily on luck, although when you get lucky, it feels soooo good.… Expand
  4. jeff002400
    Jan 19, 2015
    9
    Deep, charming, and unforgiving are the three words I'd pick to summarize how I feel about this game.

    This game is phenomenal! It is a breath of fresh air. In a vast pool of games that hold your hand to ensure you win, this game throws you in there with little to no instruction or explanation of the various upgrades you can get. This game feels like an old Zelda title mixed with    Deep, charming, and unforgiving are the three words I'd pick to summarize how I feel about this game.

    This game is phenomenal! It is a breath of fresh air. In a vast pool of games that hold your hand to ensure you win, this game throws you in there with little to no instruction or explanation of the various upgrades you can get. This game feels like an old Zelda title mixed with Smash TV. The randomly generated levels keep it fresh, and as you play more and more runs you unlock more and more stuff such as items, upgrades, and bosses. I'm still seeing new things in this game, and I'm closing in on my 100th run!

    The only reason it lost one point is because of the grotesque backdrop, but the reality is that I got used to all the poop trying to kill me (literally, poop). This game definitely has a dark, twisted side to it.

    Everyone's entitled to an opinion, and I'm not by any means degrading the negative reviews. This game won't be for everyone. The only reviews I will address are those comparing this to a story driven game such as The Last of Us. If you're looking for a compelling story, you are definitely in the wrong place.    … Expand
  5. Schmukker
    Jan 17, 2015
    8
    Addictiveness, strategy, and a tad of rage creates an amazing game. Tons of levels and different rooms combined with a load of random and unique items gives the player the choice of what strategy he or she wants to use when facing these rooms and bosses. The feel of accomplishment when destroying the toughest rooms and bosses are excellent. Of course after a while it does feel repetitiveAddictiveness, strategy, and a tad of rage creates an amazing game. Tons of levels and different rooms combined with a load of random and unique items gives the player the choice of what strategy he or she wants to use when facing these rooms and bosses. The feel of accomplishment when destroying the toughest rooms and bosses are excellent. Of course after a while it does feel repetitive but coming back every now and then and the game will never get old.… Expand
  6. JesseCase
    Jul 10, 2015
    10
    I have 300+ hours in this game and I'm still playing it and I don't think I'll be stopping anytime soon. This game is fun, challenging and almost infinitely re-playable.
  7. 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
  8. Hutopu
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    The classic Binding of Isaac game already was awesome and unbelievable cheap to buy. Rebirth is even better.
    It's like an HUGE add-on with more of everything, I'm already addicted again and really thankful for this remake. And best of all: there is finally an Hard-Mode for all the Isaac speed run veterans out there!
    I'm really looking forward if there are new endings, maybe we finally    The classic Binding of Isaac game already was awesome and unbelievable cheap to buy. Rebirth is even better.
    It's like an HUGE add-on with more of everything, I'm already addicted again and really thankful for this remake. And best of all: there is finally an Hard-Mode for all the Isaac speed run veterans out there!

    I'm really looking forward if there are new endings, maybe we finally get to know what really happened to Isaac!    … Expand
  9. BigTuna109
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    PS4 owners who are fans of "roguelite" games CANNOT MISS THIS ONE. The game is challenging, addicting, kinda gross, varied, and stupid fun. I actually prefer the old art style from the PC version, but there are unlockable filters if you decide you don't like the new visuals. Anyway, if you are a fan of these types of games, BOI:R is perfect.
  10. wanbanjan
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    The Binding of Issac is one of the only rouge-like games I actually enjoy (FTL and Rouge Legacy are the others). It's been a while since I played a game when it can be beaten in under an hour; it reminds me of the 3rd Generation days of gaming.

    The change in art direction is a bit off-putting but the lighting, sound, and weapon varieties are all strong points of this game. Being that    The Binding of Issac is one of the only rouge-like games I actually enjoy (FTL and Rouge Legacy are the others). It's been a while since I played a game when it can be beaten in under an hour; it reminds me of the 3rd Generation days of gaming.

    The change in art direction is a bit off-putting but the lighting, sound, and weapon varieties are all strong points of this game. Being that the original game is over 2 years old, it's very gratifying to see this as a PS+ game.

    If I had a PS Vita, I would be playing the bulk of the game on it, considering it is the ideal platform to play this game on.    … Expand
  11. Eggshellkick
    Nov 4, 2014
    8
    Even pixel graphics can't stop this game from standing out from the other indie games flocking PSN. I look forward to seeing McMillen's new game that isn't a remake.
  12. Marlon130877
    Nov 13, 2014
    10
    Great game, I never got into the original binding of isaac but this one is just great, almost every round i play of this i find a new hidden item or power and its tons of fun. This has awesome cartoon gore that could make a little boy cry (o wait) Definitely worth the money ( but its free right now if you have a ps plus subscription, so get it now!) I do want to warn that if you getGreat game, I never got into the original binding of isaac but this one is just great, almost every round i play of this i find a new hidden item or power and its tons of fun. This has awesome cartoon gore that could make a little boy cry (o wait) Definitely worth the money ( but its free right now if you have a ps plus subscription, so get it now!) I do want to warn that if you get offended easily (pertaining to religion) stay away from this it has many pentagrams, devilish symbols, You even see the devil himself, BUT this game is so good just leave your religion and play the game… Expand
  13. Zegu
    Nov 6, 2014
    9
    Such a fun game. I have the original on PC and just got this on PS+. I have to admit I didn't put too many hours into the PC version because I really don't like sitting in front of it playing games. I'd much rather sit on my couch in front of a big TV.
    Anyway they have added a lot to the game so that now there is a bunch of discovery, the controller feels like it is the way to play this    Such a fun game. I have the original on PC and just got this on PS+. I have to admit I didn't put too many hours into the PC version because I really don't like sitting in front of it playing games. I'd much rather sit on my couch in front of a big TV.
    Anyway they have added a lot to the game so that now there is a bunch of discovery, the controller feels like it is the way to play this type of game.

    Fun and addicting, you just want to do one more run    … Expand
  14. hayburtz
    Nov 4, 2014
    10
    One of the most fun and addicting games I've played in a long time. Ridiculous amount of replay value. This edition just adds to the already amazing game originally released for PC.
  15. carrotsidedown
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Man I probably wouldn't have gotten this if this hadn't been a PS+ game.
    I understand that this isn't for everyone, considering it can be repetitive and all. But even when you get a bad run of items, you can always turn things around by continuously learning and improving your skills as you make it trough each dungeon.

    A pleasant surprise, yo
  16. HearthToHeart
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Color me impressed (and if you're going to, make sure it's pink)

    Once I got over the grotesque visuals and sounds, this quickly became an addicting game. It hooks you so much better than that free-to-play garbage hogging up the IOS game store. The only thing keeping this game from being a 10 is art. Just wish is was more different, I feel like i've seen this kind of art sooooo many    Color me impressed (and if you're going to, make sure it's pink)

    Once I got over the grotesque visuals and sounds, this quickly became an addicting game. It hooks you so much better than that free-to-play garbage hogging up the IOS game store.

    The only thing keeping this game from being a 10 is art. Just wish is was more different, I feel like i've seen this kind of art sooooo many times in other games.    … Expand
  17. netherfair
    Nov 4, 2014
    9
    Finally PS+ is looking pretty good. We've got a couple months of mediocrity, but this month is looking solid. This game made me very antsy. I felt a feeling of anxiety going through the unknown clinging to me low life hoping for less enemies or extra life. Too bad The Evil Within couldn't deliver...
  18. SilentINU
    Dec 5, 2014
    8
    So damn addictive, lots and lots to do, this game never gets boring and keeps expanding with hundreds of items and secrets. 1 of the best games for both casual and hardcore players. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth requires skill and the best is, it was totally free for Ps Plus members :D
  19. subsided
    Nov 5, 2014
    10
    This game is AMAZING, i already clocked 30+ hours into the original on the PC and am loving this new version. SO MANY new additions it's awesome. Originally i didn't care about the new art style but it grew on me very quickly and now I is perfect. Definitely a reason in and of itself to own PS+ to get this game for free this month.
  20. Gman2142
    Nov 17, 2014
    10
    Why does this game have 12 reds? 10/10 all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
  21. Kainseth
    Nov 14, 2014
    9
    If you enjoyed the original, there should be no reason at all to not like this game as well. The game has been improved in virtually every way. After perusing some of the reviews, many of them are positive with the exception of the soundtrack. While I really enjoyed Danny B's original track, I absolutely LOVE Rediculon's. Although it's not as catchy, the new track does a far better jobIf you enjoyed the original, there should be no reason at all to not like this game as well. The game has been improved in virtually every way. After perusing some of the reviews, many of them are positive with the exception of the soundtrack. While I really enjoyed Danny B's original track, I absolutely LOVE Rediculon's. Although it's not as catchy, the new track does a far better job of setting the mood(mostly despair) that should be felt on each floor.

    The frame rate is near-perfect, which was a gripe of mine with the original. Because of this, the game feels smooth, and I notice that I'm much better at playing this version than the original.

    I don't think the game is easier (as some have suggested) per se. It is definitely more balanced. some of the items are unlocked differently than they were in the original. There is a heart container cap now. The rooms seem much more fair now, although there are a few that I still cringe at whenever I enter them.
    Some of the new characters are a blast to play, and some have had some tweaks to them.

    The controls took me a little getting used to after playing the original on PC with a keyboard for so long. I actually think it's very functional and controls just as well, if not better than with a keyboard.

    I really enjoy the new shop donation mechanic and it really opens up more opportunities.

    I honestly can't really think of anything negative to say about this title. I can understand that it definitely isn't everyone's cup of tea. It's difficult, however I never blamed the game like I have some rogue-likes.

    This is steered more towards those who haven't tried the original:
    If poop, gore, or religious fun-poling aren't your thing, you probably won't like it.

    If you're a fan of the original, this is a no-brainer.

    Exceptionally solid title 9/10    … Expand
  22. durwel
    Nov 18, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game brought me happily into the world of roguelikes. Let me rephrase: Binding of Isaac did, this is an expanded version. This game doesn't boast an entirely new game. The game's creator was very vocal about Flash limitations, and this game has been given the creative space and development capability that the creator wanted all along. Along with over 400 items, different endings, a number of different playable characters, and secrets that are worth trying crazy things to find make this game a blast through-and-through.

    Imagine The Legend of Zelda, but take out the world map, and you complete dungeon after dungeon. This is the core gameplay of BoIR. You may see the term roguelike a lot in reviews, and this solidifies the game. Pickups, enemy drops, and each level is entirely random. Some games you'll die in the second room, others will leave you playing hard to the final boss. You will find the game unforgiving and death is permanent, though your unlocks are not. If you die, you start back over on a new run. Death is unforgiving, but each run is typically no longer than an hour at the absolute most.

    The graphics continue the style of BOI allowing a filter to keep it foggy and pixelated or clear and sharp, depending on your liking. The environment isn't as engaging as BoI, but it is appropriate to the game. It is a dark game, fighting demons, angels, spewing blood, and destroying piles of dung. Definitely not your average game, but still very much the style that BoI players have come to love.

    I have both the PC and PS4 version, though I haven't noticed any differences except that the controller makes the game slightly more difficult. I have begun opting for using X, O, Square, Triangle for shooting rather than both sticks. With some item synergies, you may find that tapping to shoot is easier, but tiring, and forget about swinging the stick to shoot in those situations. This game is mostly enjoyed on a keyboard, in my opinion.

    Beyond that, Rebirth took some great steps in terms of item synergies. In the old game, you often found yourself overlapping items rendering them useless, but this does a much better job of incorporating different bonuses to Isaac. A welcome touch.

    This game can be replayed over and over, and should be, for alternate endings, new items, and a host of players with different pros and cons (Cain being my favorite). The new co-op option is small but welcome, allowing new players to be recruited at the cost of a heart, and though they can fly, Player 1 is still in complete control of the game. This could be helped out by a few different tweaks, but it is still fun to throw your buddy a controller and play through. There were some glitches with this, players disappearing but still able to shoot and live, but other than that, I have had great playthroughs with almost no hiccups, though I have noticed some graphics stuttering from time to time, but that seemed more attributed to behind-the-scenes. It did not seem like this was due to screen clutter or bullet hell and I found the game very smooth overall.

    Replayability is the best thing that BoIR has going for it. Death is permanent but short, and picking up again is always beneficial. Many items are unlocked by what seems to be external counters, spending x amount at slot machines or blood banks, so even if you can't see unlock counters, you are always benefitting from a playthrough. There is also a great new mechanic in the form of a playable character with completely random, but balanced, starting loadouts and stats, but you can only play as this character for each time you beat the game. Though I'm not sure the exact benefits of this, I know that it will unlock some cool features.

    This game is great, addicting, and simple-but-fun. Without the need for connectivity, this is a great fallback game when your internet is down or when you just want to play a good old-fashioned side-scroller. I have a blast playing every time.    … Expand
  23. 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.
  24. RazerN
    Nov 12, 2014
    9
    Fun game and due to the random level generation always feels different each time. Simple, but challenging a great PS+ title. I have enjoyed this more than most AAA next gen titles I have played.
  25. DeusXCom
    Apr 12, 2015
    10
    I already gave a 10/10 review for PS Vita version few months back after I first killed mom, thinking that the game is over, oh boy I couldn't have been more wrong. That was all just the start of another hundreds of gaming hours long adventure deeper into the depths. It shows how much longevity and replayability this game truly has. Months of real life spent on shooting **** with my tears.I already gave a 10/10 review for PS Vita version few months back after I first killed mom, thinking that the game is over, oh boy I couldn't have been more wrong. That was all just the start of another hundreds of gaming hours long adventure deeper into the depths. It shows how much longevity and replayability this game truly has. Months of real life spent on shooting **** with my tears. Beating the entire labyrinth with Lost character on hard without being hit a single time, challenges like these were pure hardcore experience. I finally got the platinum and it was a hell of an adventure. PS4 version is smoother in framerate, richer in details and allows local co-op, but on the other hand pixel artstyle of this game and overall feeling is still better suited for Vita. Both versions are fantastic and I'm glad that the Nicalis fiasco with broken trophies and SONY EU not patching it for months was already resolved. Overall, Issac Rebirth is one of the best rogue-like games and triumph of game design and hardcore gameplay. 10/10… Expand
  26. MetalGearRex
    Nov 9, 2014
    9
    This is possibly my game of the year! There's so much longevity and randomisation. Even when you've put 200+ hours into it you will never have seen or done everything! On the outside it looks like a simple dungeon crawler, but on the the inside it's oozing with complexity and charm. Definitely pick this one up guys, it's a blast.
  27. punch3871
    Dec 6, 2014
    9
    The binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a total remake of the original The binding of Isaac. running on a new, self-made engine from the developers, there is now a **** ton of new items to try out and experiment with and a lot of more things. Players that have played the original on pc, will feel comfortable with the controls, since they haven't changed much. As for the playstation version, itThe binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a total remake of the original The binding of Isaac. running on a new, self-made engine from the developers, there is now a **** ton of new items to try out and experiment with and a lot of more things. Players that have played the original on pc, will feel comfortable with the controls, since they haven't changed much. As for the playstation version, it plays like a twin-stick shooter, but you can use the DPad and the shape buttons to move and shoot, and it feels quite nice, actually. The game is a rogue-like game, meaning that if you die, you lose everything and it gets more tense the deeper you go. you go from fighting a piece of poop to fighting Satan himself. As mentioned before, there's a lot of new items. some of these items has cool effects, while others are just a simple stat up. There's a total of 9 characters, two of which are revealed later on. you start out with the main protagonist, Isaac, running from room to room, filled with enemies, spikes, rocks and pits. On the way, you unlock more and more of the game, for example, getting 55 cents will unlock Cain. The game is really hard, so it takes a lot of practice to even kill the first* final boss (*there's more final bosses to come by), and it feels so rewarding to finally beat the game, all those moments where you nearly die and be so lucky that your enemy died from the bomb that you placed down. If i where to recommend this, give it like three runs and see if you like it. it is worth your time and money.… Expand
  28. Quink666
    Nov 11, 2014
    8
    This is the first Binding of Isaac game ive ever played. I took me several tries to beat the game for me but after you learnt what enemies do what i becomes really fun and addictive. Only bad part about the game i found was that i had to look on the interwebs what all those items do because there are alot of items, some good some bad (some really really good). You can easily loose a fewThis is the first Binding of Isaac game ive ever played. I took me several tries to beat the game for me but after you learnt what enemies do what i becomes really fun and addictive. Only bad part about the game i found was that i had to look on the interwebs what all those items do because there are alot of items, some good some bad (some really really good). You can easily loose a few hours in this game everyday. TL DR: Hard in the begining, Addictive and funny, A LOT of re playability for such a small game. 8/10… Expand
  29. legendaryfrog
    Nov 19, 2014
    10
    Bliss in gaming form, the original Binding of Isaac was a highly addictive rouge-like for the PC that I sunk more than a hundred hours into before feeling like I had start approaching mastery of its content, and even then it filled the free hours of my life with the sheer joy of it's core gameplay challenge. Rebirth brings Isaac to the consoles in spectacular form, with a seemingly endlessBliss in gaming form, the original Binding of Isaac was a highly addictive rouge-like for the PC that I sunk more than a hundred hours into before feeling like I had start approaching mastery of its content, and even then it filled the free hours of my life with the sheer joy of it's core gameplay challenge. Rebirth brings Isaac to the consoles in spectacular form, with a seemingly endless barrel of new items, enemy types, and gameplay twists that add to the already expansive arsenal of the original. The graphics are polished up (albeit in stylized 16bit form), and the move away from flash seems to have solved some of the rare game disrupting issues of the original. Really, I can't recommend Rebirth enough. The content matter might be offensive to some (or even most), but the purity of the game design vision is without contest, and we all benefit from games like this elevating the bar for rouge-like adventures.… Expand
  30. Turbodowg
    Feb 26, 2015
    10
    I'm updating my review because recently I have began to play The Binding Of Isaac:Rebirth again. I feel I wasn't really fair on the game at first. Partly because I didn't understand it. I believed it to be another cheap twin stick shooter. But now I've put in a good few hours I can see how deep the game is. In fact once you get past the first 1 hour of play, the game becomes highlyI'm updating my review because recently I have began to play The Binding Of Isaac:Rebirth again. I feel I wasn't really fair on the game at first. Partly because I didn't understand it. I believed it to be another cheap twin stick shooter. But now I've put in a good few hours I can see how deep the game is. In fact once you get past the first 1 hour of play, the game becomes highly addictive and keeps you coming back for more and more and more. I now feel this is one of the most fun, deep and interesting games I've downloaded from psn and I am thoroughly enjoying it.… Expand
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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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