
Bombs, for example, will deal tremendous amounts of damage to bad guys, but they can also be used to clear debris that might be blocking a treasure chest, making the use of the explosive devices rather strategic. These generally run out, though, so players have to be careful as to when they should be used. Some power-ups allow Isaac to gain vampiric abilities, another might let him shoot fireballs, while another still might give him a little helper that also shoots tears at enemies.Īs if that wasn’t enough, Isaac can also use various weapons, such as bombs or poisonous bombs to help him defeat the enemies in the basement. I found a whole host of power-ups during my numerous playthroughs, each one crazier, creepier, and more useful than the last. Isaac is able to shoot tears which is both sad and somewhat comical, but this main attack may be altered by picking up various power-ups. Players then have to start to explore the basement, entering different rooms and destroying the often-times creepy bad guys that live there. Players take control of Isaac directly after he enters the basement. At the same time, I would also call the game a rogu-like title, as in it features randomly generated levels, various weapons to collect, bosses to fight, and the ever-challenging permadeath. Rebirth is a twin-stick shooter, meaning players will be busily running around, dodging enemy fire and returning fire of their own. Alone, sad, and afraid, Isaac must now travel through the underground layers of his basement while confronting a whole host of monsters.ĭespite the incredibly disturbing story, however, the main focus of the game is actually on the gameplay itself. Before she can kill her own son, however, he escapes into the basement.

She claims to hear the voice of God telling her to kill Isaac - sound familiar to any Bible stories at all? - and she resolves to prove her faith to God and follow through on his commands. The main story of Rebirth revolves around Isaac, a seemingly young child with a religious-fanatic mother.
