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The Binding of Isaac set the tone for a new era of roguelike dungeon crawlers, and few games have been able to replicate its mastery in the genre since it was first released. That’s not to say there aren’t other similar great games out there, though. In fact, there are plenty. Here are 5 of … Read more
A good trinket can go a long way in the Binding of Isaac, and can sometimes even be the difference between a won run and failed run. With the recent Repentance DLC, a lot of new trinkets entered the game, and a fair few of the old trinkets have been altered. Here, we’ve made a … Read more
There’s nothing more enjoyable than happening upon a great BOI seed that gives you OP tears from the outset and allows you to obliterate your foes. Luckily, some people take note of their seeds so that others can enjoy them, too. Seeds change depending on the console and the version you’re playing, but we’ve scoured … Read more
Trinkets can give you the edge in BOI and can sometimes be the difference between winning a run or not. The likes of the Cracked Crown, Cancer, and Curved Horn particularly stand out as great trinkets, particularly if you’ve got some great tear synergies to go along with them. Every so often, though, you’ll come … Read more
We recently wrote about the best Slay the Spire tips for beginners. Slay the Spire is a roguelike deck-building game that requires equal parts skill and luck, and has an incredible replay value due to the fact that no two runs will be the same. There are other games out there with a similar feel, … Read more
There are a number of amazing playable characters in the Binding of Isaac, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. One that was added in the Afterbirth+ DLC is Apollyon, a character who has the potential to make your run very OP if you know how to use him. First, though, you have to know … Read more
The roguelike genre has become saturated in recent years, with some great (and not so great) titles being released on the PS4. Because of this, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. Some roguelikes have that extra something that make you keep coming back for more dungeon crawling and procedurally generated action. … Read more
The fun derived from playing The Binding of Isaac can differ depending on which character you decide to play as. Some seeds suit certain characters, and some characters make all runs more challenging. Choosing a favorite character is difficult and entirely subjective, but we thought we’d give it a go anyway. Here are The Binding … Read more
The Binding of Isaac is a contender for our favorite game ever here at Blog of Games. For many others, too, it is the go-to game that people play when they are undecided on what to select from their back catalogue of games. One of the reasons why The Binding of Isaac is so addictive … Read more