About The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a top-down, procedurally-generated roguelike game. You play as Isaac, a young boy chased into the basement by his mother with murderous intent. Explore different levels, collect items, and defeat the enemies that await you.
This is a remake of the original The Binding of Isaac, blending shooter, puzzle, and role-playing elements. When you die, you lose all collected items and must explore the basement and beyond again from the start.
Highlights
- Procedurally-generated roguelike with different levels each playthrough
- Combines shooter, puzzle, and RPG gameplay mechanics
- Explore the basement and mysterious depths below
- Collect items to power up Isaac
- Battle Isaac's mother and other enemies
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth news
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth reviews
- 9.3
COGconnected
93/100
Excellent critical reception on Metacritic.
Read the review - 9.0
Eurogamer
9/10
An awful childhood gets a surprisingly arcadey revisit in this blistering action roguelike.
Read the review - 9.0
IGN
9/10
The creepy-cute dungeons are amazingly different and challenging every time.
Read the review - 9.0
Destructoid
9/10
Afterbirth has hours of genuine joy with moments of soul-annihilating frustration.
Read the review - 9.0
Digital Trends
4.5/5
Highly rated digital trends review.
Read the review - 9.0
Post Arcade (National Post)
9/10
Excellent score from National Post.
Read the review - 8.8
Metacritic
88/100
Generally favorable reviews based on 15 critic reviews.
Read the review - 8.0
GameSpot
8/10
More weirdness, more blasphemy, and more great action makes this remake spectacularly absorbing.
Read the review - 8.0
Nintendo Life
8/10
Rebirth lives up to its name with broader content and packed with surprises.
Read the review - 8.0
Rock, Paper, Shotgun
8/10
A fantastic example of the roguelike form despite some thematic inconsistencies.
Read the review - 8.0
CGMagazine
4/5
Adds more replayability with fresh challenges and Greed Mode.
Read the review - 8.0
Hardcore Gamer
4/5
Strong score for the Afterbirth expansion.
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth release date
4 Nov 2014Out now
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth FAQ
When was The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth released?
The game was released on 4 Nov 2014.
What type of game is this?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a top-down roguelike with procedurally-generated levels that combines shooter, puzzle, and RPG elements.
How does the gameplay work?
You play as Isaac exploring the basement, collecting items, and defeating enemies. When you die, you lose all items and must restart from the beginning.
What is the critical reception?
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth received an average score of 8.6/10 from major gaming outlets, with many reviews scoring it 9/10.
