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    The Binding of Isaac

    Game » consists of 4 releases. Released Sep 28, 2011

    A twisted twin-stick shooter from one of the designers of Super Meat Boy. Players take control of Isaac, a young boy who delves deep into the dungeons of his basement as he is hunted by his deranged mother.

    Would You Play a Smash TV Roguelike With Zelda Dungeons?

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    Edited By patrickklepek

    The headline says it all, doesn't it?

    Even better, it's coming from Edmund McMillen, one half of the two-man development team behind Super Meat Boy. Titled The Blinding of Issac, McMillen revealed details on his blog today, a project he's working on as Team Meat begins putting together whatever's coming after Super Meat Boy.

    While the dungeons are imitating the structure established in The Legend of Zelda, the layouts themselves are randomly generated. The game even has a frickin' treasure room with items to buy! The specifics are still being worked out, but there will be at least six worlds/dungeons to fight through, with a minimum of 10 different bosses. And tons and tons of items.

    Oh, and Danny Baranowsky of Super Meat Boy, Canabalt and others is doing the soundtrack.

    Basically, this sounds awesome.

    The game's coming in August sometime through Steam. Just take my money already, won't you?

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    #1  Edited By patrickklepek

    The headline says it all, doesn't it?

    Even better, it's coming from Edmund McMillen, one half of the two-man development team behind Super Meat Boy. Titled The Blinding of Issac, McMillen revealed details on his blog today, a project he's working on as Team Meat begins putting together whatever's coming after Super Meat Boy.

    While the dungeons are imitating the structure established in The Legend of Zelda, the layouts themselves are randomly generated. The game even has a frickin' treasure room with items to buy! The specifics are still being worked out, but there will be at least six worlds/dungeons to fight through, with a minimum of 10 different bosses. And tons and tons of items.

    Oh, and Danny Baranowsky of Super Meat Boy, Canabalt and others is doing the soundtrack.

    Basically, this sounds awesome.

    The game's coming in August sometime through Steam. Just take my money already, won't you?

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    #2  Edited By Mumrik

    Well, I guess I'd have to see it in motion to actually get a feel for it.
     
    How the fuck did I get first after slowly reading the whole thing while eating?

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    #3  Edited By belaraphon

    Looking forward to seeing how this turns out!

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    #4  Edited By kuz101

    Do Want 

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    #5  Edited By reluctant_hero

    Yup, "do want" indeed. Day one Steam purchase confirmed.

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    #6  Edited By CottoneUD

    This looks promising.  Wonder if it will only be on PC
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    #7  Edited By maxB

    I would like that

    hope its on the mac

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    #8  Edited By LiquidSwords

    Is there big money? Big prizes? If so, I'm in.

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    #9  Edited By Video_Game_King

    This looks interesting. I demand that somebody buy it for me.

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    I'll buy anything Edmund McMillen put his name on at this point.

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    #11  Edited By Foil1212

    Sold already.

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    #12  Edited By csl316

    Betus Blues!!

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    #13  Edited By Hairy_Fish

    Only for Steam? :'(

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    #15  Edited By ArcBorealis

    Oh, I am so gonna buy this.

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    #16  Edited By morecowbell24

    The first game was an homage to Super Mario, this one to Zelda, next Metroid?

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    #17  Edited By Rasgueado
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    #18  Edited By zanetsu

    That sounds like an amazing idea. I hope it will deliver.

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    #20  Edited By wolf_blitzer85

    Hey I'm gonna buy this.

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    #21  Edited By MisterMouse

    Hmmm I need to see the game in motion to actually decide anything.

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    #22  Edited By cyraxible

    I don't even... This sounds almost too good to be true. Sold so hard.

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    #23  Edited By Emilio

    I'd rather have a new Smash TV... please, Warner Bros., please?

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    #24  Edited By BjornTheUnicorn

    @morecowbell24: This game is just an Edmund McMillen joint, not something from Team Meat, if that's what you're going at.

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    #25  Edited By jondan

    Would I? Is the space pope reptilian?!

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    #26  Edited By beefmotron

    This will be worth it for the soundtrack alone

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    #27  Edited By rbanke

    I believe a 'Fuck Yes' is in order.

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    #28  Edited By xpgamer7

    I'd buy it.

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    #29  Edited By Cogzwell

    I would like to see multiplayer support, because nothing's funnier then having your best friend screw you over in one the hardest games imaginable.

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    #30  Edited By beard_of_zeus

    Wow, sounds fucking awesome. Sign me up! And with Baranowsky doing the soundtrack, and I can only assume the music will be amazing as well. Stoked.

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    #31  Edited By BoG

    Oh gosh. Smash TV Zelda? Yes, please.
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    #32  Edited By Daveyo520

    Me want.

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    #34  Edited By SpunkyHePanda

    Wait, how can something control like Smash TV and still be a roguelike?

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    #35  Edited By emem

    @pyromaster222 said:

    Hmmm I need to see the game in motion to actually decide anything.

    Same here. I loved SMB and their soundtrack, but if I had to decide looking at that picture I would say "no". I hope it's good though.

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    #36  Edited By Isknisark

    Sounds awesome, can't wait.

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    #37  Edited By Mmmslash

    Oh, what's that? My favorite game, mixed with my favorite genre, and my favorite childhood series? 
     
    WELL HOT DAMN

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    #38  Edited By eccentrix

    Although I play almost all of McMillen's games, I never really liked the art style.

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    #39  Edited By BeachThunder

    But does it have the Zelda treasure fanfare?

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    #40  Edited By roboblaster

    Give me permadeath or give me death!

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    #41  Edited By jmfinamore
    @SpunkyHePanda said:
    Wait, how can something control like Smash TV and still be a roguelike?
    This is what I'm wondering. The inclusion of Smash TV is throwing me off in terms of understanding what this game is. 
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    Looking forward to it!

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    #43  Edited By winsord

    Sounds great, just have to hope it is.

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    #44  Edited By Springfart

    more DannyB music? i just came.

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    #45  Edited By Hyper_Bunny_Meow

    I'm sold and so glad its coming to steam too.

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    #46  Edited By SSully

    Before I read the article I looked at the picture and said, "this has to be a team meat game."

    I cant wait to see more of this.

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    #47  Edited By vonFlampanker

    Not sold on it yet, but the concept sounds interesting. Smash TV worked because it was zoomed out enough to get a stressful amount of enemies on the screen. I'm always encouraged when a project is from a smaller team.

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    #48  Edited By rudyarr
    @Mumrik: somethings we just don't understand in life my friend :)
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    #49  Edited By Little_Socrates

    Super pumped, Super Meat Boy is one of my favorite games of all time!

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    #50  Edited By MrKlorox

    I hate it so much when "Roguelike" is used as a noun.

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