Binding of Isaac: The Remake

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http://edmundm.com/
http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/182380/postmortem_mcmillen_and_himsls_.php

the biggest update in this article is at the end when we talk about “The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth” the console remake due out sometime late next year (we hope).

After receiving 80+ questions via formspring and many via email, i have amassed what i believe to be a definitive check list that should clear up most-all confusion on what the binding of isaac remake (Binding of isaac: Rebirth) is/will be.
-Rebirth is a totally remade game based on the flash version of the binding of isaac + wrath of the lamb.

-The game is being produced and developed by Nicalis, the guys who did all the cave story remakes and the VVVVVV port.

-Nicalis is working on the port for Ps3/Vita and PC (steam) and is also currently talking to MS and Nintendo about releasing on their platforms. we are also looking into an iOS version if its not garbage.

-The remake will feature all the content featured in BOI+Wrath but will also feature another Wrath sized expansion over the top that will feature a new final chapter, ending, 2 new playable characters and tons more items, rooms, enemies, bosses and the like. the goal will be to make replaying the whole game not only worth it but also make i so it feels very fresh and new.

-The remake will feature content that was removed from the flash version of the game due to limitations (secret stuff!)

-The remake will feature LOCAL 2 player co-op… no online play because that will just extend the release by another forever.

-The game will go into full time development the 1st of the year and is set to be finished by the end of the year (but we know how this stuff goes)

-The game will feature new music by Danny B as well as some spicy remixes of old tunes.

-I will be lead designer on the project, making sure things are as perfect as we can make them and as true to the original as possible, i will also be designing all the new content and features.

-The game will be getting a full 16bit make over, im doing this because i think the art is tired and im sick of looking at it. i think a fresh coat of paint is needed and i think its kinda appropriate/funny to do a damake for the remake.

-We will try to do a loyalty pre-order discount to anyone who owns the game on pc.

tidbits:

-the remake will run perfect/fast finally!
-we went with nicalis because they were the only dev team im close to and that i trust with my IP.
-the remake will be fully retuned, balanced and improved.


the biggest thing to keep in mind here is that development is just starting with the remake, nothing is totally set in stone and a lot will change over time. Im currently in full time development of Mew-Genics with tommy and we have a few other little tricks in store for you next year so my goal with Rebirth is to simply make sure the remake is top quality and then detail out the expansion and updates once development is much farther along… this remake wont slow down any games im currently working (and thats reason why someone else is doing it!).

more updates will be posted as i get them :)

hope that clears things up.

-Edmund

CONCEPT ART
These are NOT the final art style:












Vote for your favourite art style here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZGXBJZL

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Also here are some questions I asked edmund on his formspring

Q. What happened to explosive diarrhea? I miss that pill, it was always kinda funny. :c

A. i have no idea.. it will be back in the remake with a few more :)


Q. Dream Remake Isaac Feature: When you break the poop it occasionally breaks into a smiley face... WITH A MOUSTACHE~

A. done

[Regulith]

this style is probably the least unpleasant

not really sure what to think about all this

[snot2]

its like snes style

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I personally prefer the top one (http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mebmdqzGwA1rq0wgw.jpg)
I really don't mind though. The ability to run Isaac on a netbook + new content is good enough for me. :D

[tails]

If you pick something other then GBA minish cap style we're no longer bff's.

[Aces]

If you pick something other then GBA minish cap style we're no longer bff's.

Minish Cap was the stuff.

[snot2]

-The remake will feature LOCAL 2 player co-op… no online play because that will just extend the release by another forever.

they should add online later if it takes them longer

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they should add online later if it takes them longer

that's what i said in my dream feature in the poll thingy

[Demian]

The concept art looks ugly. Original graphics looked much better.

[Funnelcakes]

The concept art looks ugly. Original graphics looked much better.

[The Big Bad Jellyfish]

They should add a option screen with you able to choose what graphics you want + original.
It would take a while though.

[Marcem]

I'm not much of a fan of the new stuff, I'm starting to get sick of the whole "IT'S MORE INDIE IF IT'S PIXELS" thing.  They have some great art to start with, they shouldn't need to use a 16 bit style.

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Q. Just a suggestion, but could you make an option on the Isaac poll 'Would you prefer the game had a 'original art style' feature but would take more time to make?' I mean obviously in the end it's up to you, it's just I think a lot of people would enjoy i

A. at this point me doing the art isnt an option, its less about extending the time by another 6months but more about me taking those months out of new projects to work on isaac more.

this is going to be one of those things where people who dont like the art simply dont need to buy it and the people on the fence need to simply trust me when i say they wont be let down.

this really isnt as big of deal as a few might make it out to be, the art will help aid in making the game feel fresh and love it or hate it it really wont effect the actual gameplay.

just trust me, everything is going to be just fine, by the time the game comes out youll have gotten all about what the original game looked like.

i did the poll to make sure people didnt hate the look, if 50% of people didnt care id still do 16bit... but less than 7% of the people who took the poll hate the 16bit look... its going to be pixels and no other option.. such is life.

[tikitai]

gba style is my fav