The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

Prepare to cry edition! For our spookiest episode yet, we are covering a historic pillar of the modern Roguelike genre by covering the 2011 smash hit The Binding of Isaac and its 2014 remaster The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth. It’s not a trick, it will be a treat to listen to … if you dare traverse the depths of Mom’s basement! Check out Scott’s 2026 guest apprarance on the Roguepod Litecast talk about The Binding of Isaac here! Custom RSS Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Music Transcript 1:51 - game stats 03:20 - Developer Background & Flash Gaming History 07:32 - Edmund McMillan’s Career & Super Meat Boy 09:14 - Biblical Story of Isaac & Religious Themes 17:53 - Gameplay Overview & Progression Structure 24:27 - Items, Power-ups & Visual Changes 28:57 - Item Complexity & Wiki Dependency Issues 31:29 - Binding of Isaac Rebirth Introduction 35:26 - Content Comparison & DLC History 38:34 - Development Issues & Community Relations 41:30 - Future Sequels & Biblical Themes Discussion 47:50 - rankings and final thoughts Next episode: Hack, Slash, Loot / A Valley Without Wind / Pineapple Smash Crew Contact us at [email protected] Intro music: Charles Mingus - Moanin’ Outro music: Binding of Isaac Rebirth - Genesis 22:10