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The Binding of Isaac

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The Binding of Isaac

Single Player

84

Critic · Metacritic

Critic score (0–100) · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

Average player rating out of 5, from RAWG.

2011

Released

September 28, 2011

1

Platform

PC

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 28, 2011

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Publisher

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Genres

ActionRPGIndie

Playable on

PC

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About this game

The 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.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Randomized levels, item combinations, unlocks, and multiple endings.
Large item variety changes Isaac's attacks and appearance.
Grotesque visuals, bleak humor, and disturbing religious imagery.
Hidden rooms, secret mechanics, and unexplained interactions reward experimentation.
Simple shooting and varied enemies support tactical depth.

Cons

Random item and room layouts can outweigh player skill.
Harsh damage, limited resources, and frequent deaths.
Items, effects, secrets, and progression receive limited explanation.
Room layouts, enemy encounters, and run structure repeat.

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