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[BigAT]

I finally managed to get a Sheol kill with ??? today, thanks to finding the Book of Revelations fairly early on and then Brimstone. I feel like getting Revelations or The Nail is pretty much a requirement to do it with ???. It's kind of unreasonable to expect to find enough grey hearts to survive through normal methods.

That gives me every achievement aside from 3 of the "no hit" ones. Not sure that I'll ever give those a real shot, it doesn't seem like it's worth the effort given the difficulty.

 

[PixyJunket]

 

[cj_iwakura]

Uh, is it possible to jump? How do you get to 'island' items?

 

[darkpaladinmfc]

Uh, is it possible to jump? How do you get to 'island' items?

Some items let you fly.

 

[Gintoki]

Some items let you fly.

Or if those items aren't in a box and there isn't much distance, a magnet would help.

 

[Huggy]

Uh, is it possible to jump? How do you get to 'island' items?

You can bomb neighboring rocks to create a bridge.

 

[Flynn]

Or acquire the ladder.

 

[fierrotlepou]

Yea, the "secret" room really makes the game a bunch easier. If they were removed or randomized instead of just placed where they are in every level the game would be tougher. I went from not being able to get past level 3 to beating the game easily after finding out about the rooms.

What "secret rooms" are you guys talking about?

 

[platypotamus]

Every floor has one room that's not on the map at all, that you can get to by bombing a wall. It's usually in the spot on the map that touches the most other rooms. They usually have a pile of money, but sometimes an item, or a mini boss.

 

[KarmaCow]

What "secret rooms" are you guys talking about?

The ? rooms that pop up on the map if you use something that reveals the map for the floor.

I don't think they're that beneficial. Arcade rooms are far better because you can usually either get 99 coins or an extra heart by using the slot machine/shell game to get hearts and then sacrifice health to get coins.

 

[cj_iwakura]

And finished. I enjoyed it enough, but it didn't feel as polished as SMB.

Still a good pick up and play on a whim game.

 

[bistromathics]

This game is awesome! The item variety is definitely what makes this another worthy game in the newgrounds empire. Well that and the fact that mostly all affect your appearance. The way you turn out with a different character each playthrough is great! Some of the item names are a bit over-the-top (i'm looking at you, Shoop da Woop); but I just found the "steam sale" item where everything is 50% off in shops :lol

Pretty sweet game...kind of lame about the lack of gamepad support...at least they tell ppl that don't know about it to use joytokey

 

[Flynn]

The ? rooms that pop up on the map if you use something that reveals the map for the floor.

I don't think they're that beneficial. Arcade rooms are far better because you can usually either get 99 coins or an extra heart by using the slot machine/shell game to get hearts and then sacrifice health to get coins.

I don't know -- early on they net from 3 to 14 cents. With good luck you can get the expensive item in the basement shop.

 

[platypotamus]

I was just in the middle of a sweet run at work, but it was taking too long and I had to end my lunch break. This is the first time I wished I could suspend a run.

 

[V_Ben]

McMillen is asking if people would buy a PSN/Vita version;

If Isaac was also ported to Ps3 network and Vita... would you buy it?

 

[TheExplodingHead]

Playing this with a 360 controller makes it a lot easier on me (D-pad), for some reason my instincts and reaction time aren't as good on the WASD keys...

 

[Emitan]

Hehehehehe

 

[MatthewB92]

Also ported, so does that mean good things for the 3DS one?

 

[Rickenslacker]

I'm done. I can finally play other games again. I can finally go outside again.

 

[Vlad]

I'm done. I can finally play other games again. I can finally go outside again.

Yeah, I pretty much gave up on that one. I've gotten every item but the robo baby, and I don't feel like constantly replaying the game hoping for one particular item to spawn.

 

[FlyinJ]

Playing this with a 360 controller makes it a lot easier on me (D-pad), for some reason my instincts and reaction time aren't as good on the WASD keys...

Is there native 360 controller support now?

I was so pissed off when the control pad option in the menu said "use xpadder", so I went to get it and it cost like $25 with no trial available. I'm not paying $25 to use my controller with one game.

 

[Rickenslacker]

Yeah, I pretty much gave up on that one. I've gotten every item but the robo baby, and I don't feel like constantly replaying the game hoping for one particular item to spawn.

I needed the razor blade, but I got lucky with a D6 and item rooms.

Is there native 360 controller support now?

I was so pissed off when the control pad option in the menu said "use xpadder", so I went to get it and it cost like $25 with no trial available. I'm not paying $25 to use my controller with one game.

There isn't native support, but it says use JoyToKey. It's free!

 

[Nabs]

Is there native 360 controller support now?

I was so pissed off when the control pad option in the menu said "use xpadder", so I went to get it and it cost like $25 with no trial available. I'm not paying $25 to use my controller with one game.

It said use JoyToKey, and I'm pretty sure it's free.

 

[PixyJunket]

Is there native 360 controller support now?

I was so pissed off when the control pad option in the menu said "use xpadder", so I went to get it and it cost like $25 with no trial available. I'm not paying $25 to use my controller with one game.

The Options screens points to Joy2Key, which is free.

There's also a download link in the OP with Joy2Key and a config file already built for Isaac.

I don't like that the game needs outside programs to support basic functionality either, but it's pretty easy.

 

[Togglesworlh]

Is there native 360 controller support now?

I was so pissed off when the control pad option in the menu said "use xpadder", so I went to get it and it cost like $25 with no trial available. I'm not paying $25 to use my controller with one game.

Huh. I could've sworn it was free at one point. Also it's ten bucks.

But you're right, it's dumb to pay money for that. However, the game suggests you use JoyToKey, so... I'm pretty sure that's free.

That said, I have no idea how you people play with a controller. I can't stand using analog control sticks for four-way controls. It's so horrible.

 

[PixyJunket]

Also ported, so does that mean good things for the 3DS one?

I hope so, although I will probably buy a Vita for Ys, so I'm covered either way.

 

[FlyinJ]

Oh it does say Joy2Key. I think I quit the game and did something else for a while, then went to find the keyboard emulator and mis-remembered it as X-Padder and never went back.

Thanks for pointing that out, I'll give it a shot!

 

[GoldandBlue]

I'm done. I can finally play other games again. I can finally go outside again.

Not until the Wrath of the Lamb expansion is released. Which is said to have even more achievements than the BoI.

 

[Joe Molotov]

I got Fetus in a Jar for the first time today. It's awesome and so terrible at the same time, lol. I've gotten all the items now except for the four I haven't unlocked from beating Sheol with Eve, Judas, Maggy, and ???. Still need to do that and no-hit the Caves, Depths, and the Womb. Blah, I wish I didn't suck at this game.

 

[PixyJunket]

I got Fetus in a Jar for the first time today. It's awesome and so terrible at the same time, lol. I've gotten all the items now except for the four I haven't unlocked from beating Sheol with Eve, Judas, Maggy, and ???. Still need to do that and no-hit the Caves, Depths, and the Womb. Blah, I wish I didn't suck at this game.

I got Fetus in the Jar as my first item on a Judas run the other night and killed myself immediately.

 

[Joe Molotov]

Haha, you can destroy bosses with it, then a fly comes at you and it's like OH FUUUUUUCKK!!!

 

[Flynn]

Haha, you can destroy bosses with it, then a fly comes at you and it's like OH FUUUUUUCKK!!!

Yeah, trying to play in the Arcade with Fetus in a Jar is tricky.

 

[fierrotlepou]

Game is incredible, yet so hard. I haven't been able to beat the 2nd level of the caves yet, after 20 or so deaths. I'm really glad I found out how the secret rooms work. Now I've got at least one extra chance to get a good item. Best one yet were probably the homing tears. It really depends on the room and item generation, sometimes the game just takes a dump on you and you don't get anything useful.
I hope to finish the game at least once though, but seeing how every floor's harder than the last, it'll take me a while.

The spade item is a total trap and I won't be using it again. You only get yourself in more trouble by skipping floors, since you also skip possible loot. I got a sneak peak at the depths and I'm afraid now.

For the love of god, tell us 'how the secret rooms work'. I can't find anything about it.

 

[Ionic]

For the love of god, tell us 'how the secret rooms work'. I can't find anything about it.

If you play around enough, you will learn that the secret rooms do in general have a pattern, so on most floors you can narrow where it is down to two or three different possible places on the map. Outright telling you how they work isn't in the spirit of the game, but whenever you find a secret room, try looking at the map to see if you can figure out what they usually have in common.

 

[BigAT]

For the love of god, tell us 'how the secret rooms work'. I can't find anything about it.

http://thebindingwiki.com/wiki/Secret_Room#Secret_Room

Basically, look for empty areas on the map that are surrounded by rooms on at least 3 sides and then try bombing those walls.

 

[backlot]

For the love of god, tell us 'how the secret rooms work'. I can't find anything about it.

There's just one room on every floor that you have to get into by bombing a wall. It's usually connected to 2 or 3 other rooms so look for areas like that on the map and just start bombing walls.

 

[HadesGigas]

guess it's time to reveal that I'm redoing the entire Binding of Isaac soundtrack for the expansion! about as much new music as the original

virtually every track in the game will have an "alternate" version. same instrumentation, general arrangement, but entirely new composition!

how about a preview track? it's rough.. so don't judge me! http://www.dbsoundworks.com/music/isaacxppreview.mp3

https://twitter.com/#!/dannyBstyle/

 

[Ghost Dad the Whip]

ugh... almost 30 hours into this and I've only gotten to mom twice - never beaten her. Once due to using The Emperor after forgetting what it did

I'm trying to avoid the wiki and threads like this to try and discover the secrets of the game on my own, but I think I might give in...


MOOOOMMMM!!!!!

 

[AEREC]

ugh... almost 30 hours into this and I've only gotten to mom twice - never beaten her. Once due to using The Emperor after forgetting what it did

I'm trying to avoid the wiki and threads like this to try and discover the secrets of the game on my own, but I think I might give in...


MOOOOMMMM!!!!!

I got into this game last week and am having a blast with it...though after 4 hours I havent gotten to MOM yet.

Part of the fun is not looking up to see what items do what.

 

[Ifrit]

Huh. I could've sworn it was free at one point. Also it's ten bucks.

But you're right, it's dumb to pay money for that. However, the game suggests you use JoyToKey, so... I'm pretty sure that's free.

That said, I have no idea how you people play with a controller. I can't stand using analog control sticks for four-way controls. It's so horrible.

We use Dpad and Buttons, that's how.

Protip: I also use the right stick as a mouse pointer, a shoulder button as F to enable Full Screen, and another as the Left Click button. Never have to leave the couch for this game

Just did my second mom kill, I door apeared both time but I chose the treasure chest, around 30 hours of playtime

I'm addicted to this game, help!!!!

 

[Togglesworlh]

We use Dpad and Buttons, that's how.

Even worse, because then you have to use an uncomfortable d-pad. And buttons for directions? Fuck that. Gross.

 

[Lord British]

Just did my second mom kill, I door apeared both time but I chose the treasure chest, around 30 hours of playtime

If you go through the door, you'll still unlock that playthrough's item/ending. :I

 

[Ifrit]

Even worse, because then you have to use an uncomfortable d-pad. And buttons for directions? Fuck that. Gross.

I use my PS2 (with adapter) or PS3 Controller, can't stand the 360 dpad

Dpad for movements, buttons for shooting. Works like a charm

 

[Togglesworlh]

BUTTONS

ugh

 

[carbonbased]

I use my PS2 (with adapter) or PS3 Controller, can't stand the 360 dpad

Dpad for movements, buttons for shooting. Works like a charm

high five

the ps2 buttons work flawlessly for shooting. it's very intuitive. this isn't a twin stick shooter where you have a million angles of attack. i could see it being super awkward with a controller that doesn't use the now-standard diamond button layout though.

 

[Lord British]

I use a 360 pad, left stick to move and buttons to shoot. Close to 100% with that

 

[Kinky John]

I was so pissed off when the control pad option in the menu said "use xpadder", so I went to get it and it cost like $25 with no trial available.

Huh. I could've sworn it was free at one point. Also it's ten bucks.

5.3 was the last free version. Link-o-tron!

 

[Ifrit]

BUTTONS

ugh

Like keys on a keyboard, but comfortable

 

[tm24]

I finally beat Mom! Took 12 hours and some good early powerup choices in Mom's Contact and Sister Maggy. Just tore through every boss

 

[Togglesworlh]

Like keys on a keyboard, but comfortable

I find keyboard a billion times more comfortable (or at least a billion times less awkward), but that's because my dad raised me right. );