“The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth” review

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There are days when people are frustrated enough to pound their head against walls, and this game can get you there pretty fast. It tests your skills and luck as you traverse through dungeons filled with grotesque creatures. The game is: “The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth”. You are “Isaac”, a little boy who jumps into a trapdoor to escape his deranged mother from killing him. Little did he know that he has to fight for his life. Your only weapon for defense is your very own tears.

“Isaac” is a dungeon crawler, meaning that you move room to room clearing every enemy in your path with a supply of 3 heart containers . You must dodge enemy tears and foes by shooting at them. Different enemies have different patterns, each design intended to end your life, causing anger and frustration. As you make your way through the game, you will encounter item rooms. These rooms will give you upgrades on different stats, abilities that can synergize with other certain items, or change your appearance into something foul.

After clearing rooms on each floor, you will find a boss room for the given floor. There you will fight a boss. After slaying that foe, you will be rewarded with an item and access to the next floor. The more you play the more things you can unlock. For example, new harder bosses, new characters with different abilities, new items and more floors to access.

There are no cheats or shortcuts in “The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth”. All you need is skill and little bit of luck. This game is available for Pc, PS4, and PS Vita. ​