The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (2014)

Edmund McMillen, Nicalis, Inc.

Main
6
hours
Main + Extra
98
hours
Platinum
351
hours

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a top down, procedurally-generated roguelike game, remade based on the original game The Binding of Isaac. You play as Isaac, a little boy who is chased to the basement by his mother who intends to kill Isaac for her savior. You explore different levels, collect items and try to defeat your mother.. and whatever other evil awaits you. If you die, you restart with none of your items you collected, and you must explore the basement and beyond again.

Platforms

iOS Linux Mac 3DS PC PS4 Vita WiiU XONE

Genres

Adventure Arcade Indie Puzzle Role-playing (RPG) Shooter

Themes

Action Comedy Fantasy Horror

Languages: English

Interface Audio Subtitles
English

Critic Reviews

FNintendo

By Pedro Meleiro

80

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth picks up on the legacy of The Binding of Isaac and improves on the original on its technical and content fronts to create a varied, interesting and challenging adventure game. Inspiration from the original Legend of Zelda is visible on Rebirth's level design but it won't just be Zelda fans who will appreciate this new chapter in the Binding of Isaac series. A new landmark in the growing sector of independent game designers.

04 Jan, 2016
FNintendo

By FNintendo

80

This game features a wide amount of content and a very challenging gameplay which is certain to keep players busy for some time. However, it's very difficult to understand why this game is exclusively released on the eShop of the New 3DS, as its visual environment does not seem to justify this decision.

28 Dec, 2015
GameSpew

By Joseph Sale

90

After over 60 hours of playing I'm still finding items which baffle me and I've certainly not seen before

07 Oct, 2015
NintendoWorldReport

By Zachary Miller

80

It's also worth noting that this is the second piece of software that's exclusive to the New 3DS, so if you're itching to get some use out of the thing, Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is your only other option after Xenoblade.

03 Sep, 2015
Nintendo Life

By Dave Letcavage

80

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.

30 Aug, 2015

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