The Binding of Isaac
- September 27, 2011
- Florian Himsl
- 85h median play time
A smart little game with great music, a plethora of items (will take some getting used to, though), and yucky baddies will have you coming back every now and again to see what new evil lurks around. The expansion pours on more content to keep you entertained. Just be ready for sheer retribution; the game offers no forgiveness for its often surprising difficulty spikes.
Get on SteamThe Binding of Isaac is a roguelike dungeon crawler game. Players control Isaac or other unlockable characters, navigating randomly generated dungeons filled with monsters, treasures, and challenges. The game's narrative is based on the biblical story of Isaac, who escapes into the basement to avoid being sacrificed by his mother. Gameplay involves using Isaac's tears as projectiles to defeat enemies, with various power-ups and items found throughout the game to enhance abilities.
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- gameplay3,038 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
- replayability2,766 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
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- story2,116 mentions
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- graphics1,750 mentions
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- music1,745 mentions
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- funny1,292 mentions
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- atmosphere277 mentions
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- emotional180 mentions
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- optimization176 mentions
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- stability163 mentions
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- grinding94 mentions
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- character development50 mentions
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- ads6 mentions
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Critic Reviews
The Binding of Isaac Review - Why, Ma?
A smart little game with great music, a plethora of items (will take some getting used to, though), and yucky baddies will have you coming back every now and again to see what new evil lurks around. The expansion pours on more content to keep you entertained. Just be ready for sheer retribution; the game offers no forgiveness for its often surprising difficulty spikes.
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