The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
- November 4, 2014
- Nicalis, Inc.
“The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a massively improved version of an already great game that’s filled to the brim with horrifying and disgusting imagery.”
Get on PS StoreThe Binding of Isaac is a randomly generated action RPG shooter with heavy Rogue-like elements. Following Isaac on his journey players will find bizarre treasures that change Isaac’s form giving him super human abilities and enabling him to fight off droves of mysterious creatures, discover secrets and fight his way to safety.
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Reviews
- Highly addictive gameplay with endless replayability due to randomly generated levels and a vast array of weapons and abilities.
- Darkly humorous story and unique visuals create a memorable and engaging experience.
- Excellent enemy variety and imaginative design keep each run fresh and challenging.
- The game's disturbing imagery and themes may not appeal to everyone.
- Gameplay can become repetitive after extended play sessions.
- Heavily reliant on luck, which may frustrate some players.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its tight mechanics, fast-paced action, and high replayability due to diverse special abilities, random levels, and a variety of power-ups and monsters. However, some users note that it can become repetitive after a while.
“Its strengths lie in its tight gameplay, and the almost infinite replayability created by its endlessly inventive special abilities.”
“Old-school arcade shooting done extremely well, with spectacularly speedy gameplay. Random levels and varied room and monster styles keep things fresh for each play, along with loads of different power-ups, monsters, secrets, and more.”
“The gameplay gets repetitive somewhat quickly.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive at times, making it frustrating to execute basic actions.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frequent crashes and glitches.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its dark humor and twisted themes, complemented by imaginative settings and memorable visuals. Players appreciate the engaging narrative that enhances the addictive gameplay and replayability, despite the randomness of level generation.
“Similarly, its darkly humorous story and visuals are nothing if not memorable.”
“The dark and twisted story is complemented by randomly generated levels, numerous weapons, and power-ups to discover.”
“The imaginative and unabashed story and setting are massively improved over the original, making for highly addictive combat and endless replayability.”
“The story is dark and twisted, but it feels disjointed and lacks coherence.”
“While the visuals are memorable, the story fails to engage and feels superficial.”
“The narrative is overshadowed by gameplay mechanics, leaving the story feeling underdeveloped.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game boasts exceptional replayability due to its tight gameplay mechanics and a vast array of inventive special abilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging. Players find the combat highly addictive and appreciate the imaginative story and setting, which further enhance the game's replay value.
“Its strengths lie in its tight gameplay, and the almost infinite replayability created by its endlessly inventive special abilities.”
“Massively improved over the original, highly addictive combat, endless replayability, imaginative and unabashed story/setting.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are noted for their memorable and strikingly darkly humorous style, effectively balancing discomfort and fun. This unique visual approach contributes to the overall appeal, making it both gross and entertaining.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the world to life.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
“The character designs are beautifully crafted, showcasing a high level of creativity and attention to detail.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by a memorable blend of dark comedy and striking visuals, effectively balancing discomfort with fun. This unique approach creates an engaging and appealing experience that resonates with players.
“Similarly, its darkly humorous story and visuals are nothing if not memorable.”
“It's gross, but also funny, striking up a great balance between discomfort and fun that gives its visuals an interesting appeal.”
Critic Reviews
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Review
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a fast-paced and fun twin-stick shooter. Its strengths lie in its tight gameplay, and the almost infinite replayability created by its endlessly inventive special abilities. Similarly, its darkly humorous story and visuals are nothing if not memorable. However, if you aren't prepared to truck with this deranged premise, then you probably won't enjoy your time in the basement.
80%The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth Review
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is one of the most addictive roguelikes we've ever played. It's the kind of game that might appear a bit rudimentary at first, but it becomes more and more compelling with each subsequent session. With unlockable characters and challenges, an insane number of weapons and abilities, and many other discoveries to be made, there are a multitude of reasons to keep coming back for another game. A few quibbles do keep Rebirth from even greater heights, but it's nothing that should deter anyone drawn to this type of twisted dungeon crawling, which works so well as a portable experience. Go ahead and bind Isaac to your New 3DS, just don't blame us should you disappear into the depths of his basement, never to return.
80%The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth review
“The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a massively improved version of an already great game that’s filled to the brim with horrifying and disgusting imagery.”
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