The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
Last updated: 2026-01-13
- Official mod support enhances replayability significantly
- DLC adds substantial new content and features
- Roguelike gameplay remains addictive and challenging
- DLC launch broke game stability and compatibility
- Mod compatibility issues frustrate players frequently
- DLC overpriced for delivered content and quality
Emotions
Frustration41%Disappointment19%Satisfaction7%Excitement6%Anger4%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 46%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 54%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 30%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 70%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 266
- Negative points
- 401
- Gameplay points
- 360
- Perf. points
- 91
- Rec. points
- 42
- Misc points
- 2
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Official mod support enhances replayability
| The game now includes built-in mod support, Steam Workshop integration, and tools for community creativity, preserving the vanilla experience while allowing extensive customization. This significantly extends the game's longevity and appeal. | 58% |
DLC adds substantial new content
| The expansion introduces 2 new characters, 111 items, new bosses, enemies, trinkets, and a super challenging final chapter. This content revitalizes the game and provides long-term engagement for players. | 51% |
Community-driven updates and fixes
| Developers actively listen to feedback, address bugs, and rebalance content (e.g., nerfing Sisters Vis and Big Horn), ensuring the game evolves with player input. | 16% |
Roguelike gameplay remains addictive and challenging
| The game’s procedural generation, harsh difficulty, and immediate restart mechanics create an addictive loop, with victories feeling highly gratifying due to the well-balanced challenge. | 16% |
Item synergies and Void mechanics innovate gameplay
| Hundreds of new items and the Void’s ability to consume passives/actives create dynamic synergies, adding layers of strategy and replayability to runs. | 13% |