This review contains spoilers
The Binding of Isaac is often called the best Roguelike game of all time, often said to have jumpstarted the popularity for the genre and I completely agree with this.
The simplistic style of the game against the harsh captivity of its truly outstanding gameplay is extremely captivating, as Isaac tells the disturbing story of a child abandoned by his mother, who is saved by his imagination, which is the game you play.
It takes you though various dungeons, fighting different bosses and using different items each run, no two runs will ever be the same. The game has over 600 hours of content easily and I have never once been bored whilst playing it. There is 34 playable characters with all of the DLCs, which add a huge variation in playstyles, each with stats that they are better or worse at, allowing people to use any playstyle they like throughout the game.
More into the story: Isaac is a child who lives with his mother, who believes her child, Isaac, is a demon. She abandons him and subjects him to various amounts of abuse, including locking him in his toybox, and Isaac tries various ways to prevent her, but overall it doesnt work. The game you play is the imagination of Isaac, as if you are playing the game Isaac created in his mind through the abuse, and the main bosses are Issacs's mom and his various fears, showing him overcome them through the game as you progress. The characters you play are different variations of how Isaac sees himself. For example, the Azazel character is how Isaac see's himself as a Demon due to his mother constantly telling him he is. The harsh, but also very real story that some children go through highlights the issues that some kids face, but in a more extremist fashion.
Even with that harsh story in mind, the game itself is endlessly fun, with crude jokes, difficult bosses, thousands of items and synergies, many characters, exciting game-modes and rooms filled with imaginary creatures. This game is a must play for everyone and I truly have enjoyed every second I have played on it.
In conclusion: Isaac tells the story of a disturbed child, but puts this gruesome theme with exciting gameplay, with fresh content every single run. It will hook you for hours, and you wont regret buying it.
Unless of course you hate losing all of your progress after a mistake. If so then steer clear, this game is HARD.
The simplistic style of the game against the harsh captivity of its truly outstanding gameplay is extremely captivating, as Isaac tells the disturbing story of a child abandoned by his mother, who is saved by his imagination, which is the game you play.
It takes you though various dungeons, fighting different bosses and using different items each run, no two runs will ever be the same. The game has over 600 hours of content easily and I have never once been bored whilst playing it. There is 34 playable characters with all of the DLCs, which add a huge variation in playstyles, each with stats that they are better or worse at, allowing people to use any playstyle they like throughout the game.
More into the story: Isaac is a child who lives with his mother, who believes her child, Isaac, is a demon. She abandons him and subjects him to various amounts of abuse, including locking him in his toybox, and Isaac tries various ways to prevent her, but overall it doesnt work. The game you play is the imagination of Isaac, as if you are playing the game Isaac created in his mind through the abuse, and the main bosses are Issacs's mom and his various fears, showing him overcome them through the game as you progress. The characters you play are different variations of how Isaac sees himself. For example, the Azazel character is how Isaac see's himself as a Demon due to his mother constantly telling him he is. The harsh, but also very real story that some children go through highlights the issues that some kids face, but in a more extremist fashion.
Even with that harsh story in mind, the game itself is endlessly fun, with crude jokes, difficult bosses, thousands of items and synergies, many characters, exciting game-modes and rooms filled with imaginary creatures. This game is a must play for everyone and I truly have enjoyed every second I have played on it.
In conclusion: Isaac tells the story of a disturbed child, but puts this gruesome theme with exciting gameplay, with fresh content every single run. It will hook you for hours, and you wont regret buying it.
Unless of course you hate losing all of your progress after a mistake. If so then steer clear, this game is HARD.