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The Binding of Isaac Afterbirth + is a Switch launch game (retail/digital)
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SinCityAssassin
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Considering Gamestop was selling it as a launch game I certainly HOPE so.
It's Afterbirth+. So it's the base game + its two expansions. On steam that just above 35 dollars.
It's Afterbirth+. So it's the base game + its two expansions. On steam that just above 35 dollars.
It got remade in a new art style and with a better engine. It's called The Binding of Isaac : Rebirth (and costs 15$). Then, they made an expansion, called AfterBirth (around 11$) and they ended up making an expansion of the expansion, called Afterbirth + (around 11$ too). So on digital you would pay 37$ for the whole package.
Chie Satonaka
Member
Hmm.
This is actually kinda tempting.
This is actually kinda tempting.
The appeal of Isaac comes from the understanding of its systems and how they all work together. There are hundreds of items that all work differently together and figuring out how to best use them while also learning enemy patterns is extremely rewarding. Every floor is procedurally generated so while the objective is the same, each and every time you start a new run its completely different. There is really nothing like it.
Hellshadow
Member
How similar is this game to Enter the Gungeon? (which I love)
5 bucks? you sure? i dont think youre right about that.
Conor_Fool
Banned
Is this the first M rated game to ever launch on a Nintendo console?
Regardless, this is a good sign that they wont back off of more mature third party titles. I mean...this game is pretty offensive toward religion, haha.
Regardless, this is a good sign that they wont back off of more mature third party titles. I mean...this game is pretty offensive toward religion, haha.
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
I think ZombiU was a launch title. And wasn't Red Steel M?
Edit: Nevermind, Red Steel was T.
Also ninja gaiden 3
casey_contra
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One of my top 10 games of all time. I've never been a huge replayer of games or a completionist, and I'm still not really, but every time I die I jump RIGHT BACK into a run of this game. I bought it on Wii U and New 3DS (bleh, not the best port) and I'm thrilled to get the expansions.
"What does this even do?"
-Me, all the time, playing Binding of Isaac
Yeah, it did, i bought it. Seems from above posts it's had a bit of a remake and been expanded upon.
The original version still is that price, it seems.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/
SinCityAssassin
Member
Well any case it's the remake + two expansions on a cartridge. 40 bucks.
Binding of Isaac is considerably "smaller scale"/more quick-fire and is also a lot more RNG dependent. Maps are (mostly) single screen and there's a bigger focus on passive item combination where-as Gungeon has more of a micromanagement element to it.
They lowered the price afaik. Rebirth alone is Vanilla Isaac + Wrath of the Lamb + Buncha new shit. Then there's Afterbirth and now Afterbirth+. Def worth 40
Conor_Fool
Banned
Ahh gotcha, I was thinking ZombieU was T for whatever reason.
Anyway, very happy to see Isaac coming to Switch. I don't think I'll triple dip but this is an absolute must have for the uninitiated
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Deleted member 752119
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Too pricey for me. I have the base game on PS4 (and Vita before I sold that off) from PS+. I liked it well enough, but skipped on the expansions due to price compared to things like Enter the Gungeon, Nuclear Throne etc. Issac is good, but not worth the premium over other twinstick roguelikes to me.
Also: Manhunt 2 on Wii, MadWorld on Wii... Wii was pretty brutal as a console.
I sure hope that Europe also gets something to play next to Zelda... I would pick BoI up, to be honest. Even digitally. It has a coop mode and it's very well reviewed, plus it offers gameplay for shorter time streches.
Nope, deffo launched at that price.
http://edmundmcmillen.blogspot.co.uk/2011/09/binding-of-isaac-release-date.html
Sigismundo
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I wonder if the monthly booster packs will be added to the Switch version (and other console versions, come to think of it).
Probably Mortal Kombat 2 on the SNES i'd imagine.
Edit: Unless you mean launch alongside the console, in which case it's probably Zombi U.
ShadowElliot
Banned
Snagged this when it first came up on Amazon! Only played Original and Rebirth, but not the ones after that. Looking forward to it, plus that snazzy cover art.
IceDoesntHelp
Banned
Physical baby!
thebisonxrc
Member
Pre-ordered. I'm quite happy to know that this will be available on launch day. What a great surprise!
EdibleExplosives
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You're talking about a completely different game. Rebirth is a sequel/remake to the original. Plus this also contains a huge expansion pack (well, technically two).
PunjabiPlaya
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As far as actual launches, Mortal Kombat Trilogy on the N64 was M rated. 
EDIT:
Or well launch window, as it was out a month after.
EDIT:
Or well launch window, as it was out a month after.
Around that yeah. Played it there, thought it was day one. XD
Danny Dudekisser
I paid good money for this Dynex!
As far as actual launches, Mortal Kombat Trilogy on the N64 was M rated.
Wasn't that out in October 96, though?
The release date tho
casey_contra
Member
Reserved from Amazon as well as Gamestop in-store. I want the special thing!
Very cool. Played the mess out of Rebirth on Vita (until my PS+ expired ). I guess it's finally time to plop money down on it.
Too bad the Switch doesn't have a web browser though. I guess I'll just have to keep the Binding of Isaac wiki open on my phone...just like Nintendo intends with their online plans
). I guess it's finally time to plop money down on it.Too bad the Switch doesn't have a web browser though. I guess I'll just have to keep the Binding of Isaac wiki open on my phone...just like Nintendo intends with their online plans
i HeaR MusiC
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Ok now I am totally satisfied with the launch titles. Zelda, Bomberman and this will be more than enough until MK8D.
And for the people complaining about cost.. to get all of the content in this game you would spend roughly 40 on pc. And that's digital.
And for the people complaining about cost.. to get all of the content in this game you would spend roughly 40 on pc. And that's digital.
MatthewB92
Member
annnnd pre ordered
PancakeBurglar
Member
Nice, been meaning to get this so it seems like a perfect time to finally get this game.
The Real Abed
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I would cry tears of joy to have a portable Spelunky. I never had, nor want, a Vita and we never got the Wii U version I prayed for. But Switch would be the perfect console for these kinds of indie games. BoI is gonna be great (As long as it isn't a shitty port.) and Spelunky, maybe another Cave Story+ and a Super Meat Boy (Though shame about the new soundtrack.) and maybe some other classics like World of Goo would be like the greatest thing ever. And I'd buy them all in physical boxes if they put them out there.
But really, all I want is Spelunky, as long as it has Daily Challenges with leaderboards. Or even without them. I don't care. Let me play Spelunky in my hands without having to boot up Windows on my laptop and connect a controller.
They're already open.
Conor_Fool
Banned
That's The Binding of Isaac, which is very, very different (way less content) than The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. Then Afterbirth is a further substantial content pack to Rebirth, and Afterbirth + is a smaller one to Afterbirth.
casey_contra
Member
I agree completely. It's so strange how just one title, one that I've already played (well, just rebirth), completely changed my perspective on the launch lineup.