I Wanna Be The Guy
U-S-A! U-S-A! U-S-A!
Oh man. I completely fucked up my run and only had 1 heart, but then right before moms heart I got the bible. Run saved! I like this game.
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth |OT| Pixel Heart Mother
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Arozay
Member
Yeah, had some ridiculous dice room reroll that gave holy mantle and a shitload of tear upgrades.
sackboy2197
Member
I have been playing on hard mode since launch, and I'm having some difficulties cause of the low drop rate. Thing is, it doesn't look like there's any benefit from playing Hard Mode, as I am not getting any "extra" unlock. Did they remove the Hard Mode unlocks? If so, I'll just stick to Normal and probably be a bit less frustrated overall.
Napalm_Frank
Member
I really didn't saw this coming but this might be a serious contender for my GOTY.
I'm kinda in the middle ground when it comes to the whole ''indie boom'' or whatever you want to call it. I love just the sheer amount of releases PSN for example sees and the wide pricing range of games but honestly it feels overwhelming when I already have a huge backlog of ''AAA'' games and my library just gets absolutely flooded by indies via some ridicilously cheap PC bundles or PS+ nowdays. Usually the games themselves are pretty good even but they just lack that certain hook for me to give them much thought if I don't see the value in it after like 10 minutes of play. The sheer amount is so intimidating that I usually dare not even start the games unless I know it has at least some kind of following like Hotline Miami and this.
You might say I actually have a bad prejudice of sorts when it comes to indies similar to what some people think about every FPS being too samey. Usually when I start some indie game like Mercenary Kings for example I get so sick so fast when I see the ''same old pixel art'' (that actually is not bad at all) and it just for whatever reason starts to feel like every indie ever when they try to emulate that feeling of whatever retro era games. And I totally get why they do it. Most of the indie games I have played unfortunately haven't been anything special so I kinda have been ''avoiding'' them unless I can specifically play them on Vita. With Mercenary Kings for example there might be a true gem of a game somewhere in there but it didn't hook me in the first 10 minutes so I just shut it off and never gave it a proper chance.
This one however just gives the hook immediately. The game has zero bullshit or downtime and it just keeps getting more hectic every time you clear a floor and one complete playtrough doesn't take too long at all. Sometimes I might be in the unfortunate ''indie games ain't games'' mode or whatever but games like this remind me to appreciate the state of things. I have been semi salty on the recent PS+ offerings since I have been hoping for at least a few interesting retail games after E3-Gamescom no news and DCPS+ delay but this one makes it all worthwhile.
I'm kinda in the middle ground when it comes to the whole ''indie boom'' or whatever you want to call it. I love just the sheer amount of releases PSN for example sees and the wide pricing range of games but honestly it feels overwhelming when I already have a huge backlog of ''AAA'' games and my library just gets absolutely flooded by indies via some ridicilously cheap PC bundles or PS+ nowdays. Usually the games themselves are pretty good even but they just lack that certain hook for me to give them much thought if I don't see the value in it after like 10 minutes of play. The sheer amount is so intimidating that I usually dare not even start the games unless I know it has at least some kind of following like Hotline Miami and this.
You might say I actually have a bad prejudice of sorts when it comes to indies similar to what some people think about every FPS being too samey. Usually when I start some indie game like Mercenary Kings for example I get so sick so fast when I see the ''same old pixel art'' (that actually is not bad at all) and it just for whatever reason starts to feel like every indie ever when they try to emulate that feeling of whatever retro era games. And I totally get why they do it. Most of the indie games I have played unfortunately haven't been anything special so I kinda have been ''avoiding'' them unless I can specifically play them on Vita. With Mercenary Kings for example there might be a true gem of a game somewhere in there but it didn't hook me in the first 10 minutes so I just shut it off and never gave it a proper chance.
This one however just gives the hook immediately. The game has zero bullshit or downtime and it just keeps getting more hectic every time you clear a floor and one complete playtrough doesn't take too long at all. Sometimes I might be in the unfortunate ''indie games ain't games'' mode or whatever but games like this remind me to appreciate the state of things. I have been semi salty on the recent PS+ offerings since I have been hoping for at least a few interesting retail games after E3-Gamescom no news and DCPS+ delay but this one makes it all worthwhile.
Unlocked the D6. Had a dark beggar and found 2 super secret red heart rooms, Dark Bum's best day ever.
I know it records various milestones on hard mode, not sure if it unlocks additional stuff.
I know it records various milestones on hard mode, not sure if it unlocks additional stuff.
9 lives remove all your red hearts and give you one. Which mean that if you are at 0 red heart and full of soul heart, you will simply gain one red heart and 9 lives. It does not touch your other hearts.
Edmund did say on his tumblr that Hard mode will have some exclusive items and things. Dont know if he kept it that way.
Oxnard Montalvo
Member
Seriously. The worst.
It really does! I'm the same and picking this up was a no brainer to me.
Lots of the old stuff has also been fixed and made usable, so it's pretty fun discovering that stuff as well.
Only thing that comes close is Rogue Legacy, but even then, Isaac is much better.
what were the best items for ??? again?
I remember that there is an item that activates every time ??? gets hit, while in normal circumstances it would activate at 1/2 heart. anyone remember how's called?
also I still have to complete the fucking meat boy. even with the book I never got 4 cubes.
I remember that there is an item that activates every time ??? gets hit, while in normal circumstances it would activate at 1/2 heart. anyone remember how's called?
never got more than one.
also I still have to complete the fucking meat boy. even with the book I never got 4 cubes.
You thinking about the polaroid? Gives you a shield eveytime you get hit if you're at 1 red heart or less. So it always activates on blue baby.
they actually finished all the Lost achievements on cobalt stream in just one day or so. did not expect that.
uh yeah, might be that.
Yeah I really like the excitement that goes with trying to collect Guppy. It's quite fun and it pays off so well if you manage to grab the three items!
Did you play Wrath of Lamb? If yes, then yes, buy it. If no, then OH YES, BUY IT!
Did you play Wrath of Lamb? If yes, then yes, buy it. If no, then OH YES, BUY IT!
MillionStabs
Banned
Is there something I'm missing here? There seems to be no context or story for this game whatsoever, just random rouge like dungeon crawling. I played the original about a year ago but I don't remember all the details. Why is there no story here?
Still can't top Spelunky for me, but it's definitely up there. I did finally close Spelunky on my Vita to play this, that almost never happens.
if anyone is interested I just started streaming, http://www.twitch.tv/finalow_
going to see if this Azazel trophy is still bugged (Satan's) and then I'll do some ??? runs, hopefully I'll get a good run and unlock the dice.
going to see if this Azazel trophy is still bugged (Satan's) and then I'll do some ??? runs, hopefully I'll get a good run and unlock the dice.
Is there any way to avoid the terrible "upgrades?" I've been on the Depths II multiple times and get hit with awful items that completely handicap my shooting ability, wasting the entire run.
Everything else is great, but the lack of explanation of what certain items do is sure annoying.
Everything else is great, but the lack of explanation of what certain items do is sure annoying.
breadtruck
Member
Ignore in most cases. Typically they have been bad for me, so now I dont bother unless Im just screwing around and not "playing for realz"
Good rule with pills is if you find multiple of the same kind on a floor try it, cause if it's a good one you have multiple you can use.
Seraphis Cain
bad gameplay lol
This game is a ridiculously strong GOTY contender for me. Holy shit. Like, it's between this and Diablo III: RoS UEE.
Agreed. I think Spelunky is a little tighter and more rewarding. This game is a little more random and loosey goosey but still a lot of fun.
By the way, what's up with the rooms with nothing but a single tile of spikes in them?
Sacrifice rooms. Damage yourself on the spikes and there's a chance a chest will drop. Usually fairly useless unless you're really hard up for a key/bomb or something.
Fright Zone
Member
None of the 5 items on offer are listed there.
They're hard to describe but there's a fat blue fly with fangs, a sort of pouch on a belt, a rectangular beige box thing with an orange oval on the front, an indescribable blue thing and an empty squarish bottle.
I can't find these items on any Isaac site at all!
Edit: I'm trying to take a screenshot and e-mail it to myself but the e-mail's not coming through. Looks like I'm just going to have to take my chances.
Are you filtering for Rebirth at the top left? The items you described are definitely on there. The first one is Hive Mind, the second is Fanny Pack, and the last one is The Jar.
hillsighed
Member
Yeah that shit is stupid. Last night I had tons of dope items from dealing with the devil then I got controllable tears and my wife was like "welp you're screwed." lol
Michanical
Member
I disagree about Spelunky. Spelunky is one of my favorite games, but there are times where the game is a lot more unfair and "loose" in the randomness; times where you enter a level and something triggers the shop keep before you've even had a chance to move. Even the worst randomness in isaac is still winnable, look at people like CobaltStreak with win streaks that last hundreds of games.
Isaac is also very rewarding, especially once you have to fight
the final, final, final
the game adds difficulty
the d6
because you get the option to reroll them
magnetic shots
monstro's lung
Also, those spike rooms
have a random chance of dropping a chest each time you run over them
Edit:
Spoiler Alerts Abound!
The story is very nuanced. You have the opening sequence and the endings, but most of the story comes out through the items you find.
Dad's key
the only thing his dad left (the only thing in the original game that is associated with his father. It allows him to exit rooms without defeating enemies, as though it makes him feel safe, or whatever.
This is some interesting speculation, not sure if I agree with every conclusion drawn:
http://i.imgur.com/Ucwvi.jpg
I do agree that Isaac is much better than Spelunky in terms of item variety and strategies they open up. I think Spelunky is just designed so well and controls so well that I rarely feel like the game is unfair. Except for shop keepers getting triggered right when I enter a level haha
Fright Zone
Member
Aha! No I didn't see that switch. Awesome, thank you.
Depends. If I'm already stupidly OP and there's an item I want, then I do it. Otherwise no unless one of the items can change my run for the better like Dark Bum.
If you have the brimstone upgrade it's pretty god tier
IAmRandom31
Banned
[BEAT MOMS HEART OHHHH YEAH
Did it with Controlled Tears too lol. Sometimes felt like trying to rub circles on your belly while tapping your head. But I freaking did it finally.
Oh and my new game shows me a message
" what a terrible night to have a curse! "
Oh BOI how I love thee
Did it with Controlled Tears too lol. Sometimes felt like trying to rub circles on your belly while tapping your head. But I freaking did it finally.
Oh and my new game shows me a message
" what a terrible night to have a curse! "
Oh BOI how I love thee
Yes, harder to do but is possible.
Does the game still crash once you go through all the item pools or did they fix that?
Michanical
Member
Yes, DannyB and Edmund had a falling out over creative differences regarding the music in Mewgenics. Edmund didn't like a track Danny made and Danny got offended.
Personally, I like the new music a lot better. I never liked the style of music in the original.