McMillen later said that the 3DS was the "only other system you might ever see Isaac on." Of course, acquiring Nintendo approval may be difficult considering the violent, grotesque imagery and overarching theme of infanticide.
McMillen: Publisher in talks with Nintendo for Binding of Isaac on 3DS
by JC Fletcher 
on Dec 30th 2011 11:10AM
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McMillen later said that the 3DS was the "only other system you might ever see Isaac on." Of course, acquiring Nintendo approval may be difficult considering the violent, grotesque imagery and overarching theme of infanticide.
Reader Comments (29)
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 11:30AM NaeemTHM said
Hopefully this won't be another Super Meat Boy incident. That was another indie game I was really looking forward too on the Wii that never made it.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 12:54PM BPMOmega XBL PSN Steam said
@NaeemTHM
Yea, it's kind of a shame. The game kept growing and growing beyond the original scope, and they couldn't compress it enough to fit within NIntendo's restrictions for WiiWare. Nor could they get a publisher to do a retail version of it.
That said, I use a USB adapter to play it with a Classic Controller Pro on PC. :)
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Yea, it's kind of a shame. The game kept growing and growing beyond the original scope, and they couldn't compress it enough to fit within NIntendo's restrictions for WiiWare. Nor could they get a publisher to do a retail version of it.
That said, I use a USB adapter to play it with a Classic Controller Pro on PC. :)
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 11:33AM takahami said
just bought it on stream sale. great game with great soundtrack. hopefuly nintendo will go for it.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 11:38AM IRONSAM said
Why can't this hit XBLA? It's no worse than GTA4 or Saints Row 3. This isn't Australia...
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 2:07PM cantwait2bhome said
@IRONSAM
I believe McMillen has said that he doesn't want to work with Microsoft again. Things just didn't go too smoothly with Super Meat Boy.
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I believe McMillen has said that he doesn't want to work with Microsoft again. Things just didn't go too smoothly with Super Meat Boy.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 11:50AM TwEE said
Its cool that this is a Zelda clone. Maybe if more games like this come out Nintendo will realize there is a market for Zeldas other then Ocarina style, and that they are completely ignoring this market for some reason.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 12:23PM TasticBycrom said
@TwEE Zelda clone? It certain has some art and layout inspiration from Zelda, but it's much more of a distinct Roguelike / Smash TV style mashup.
I hope to see it on platforms with dual sticks. Played it on PC with it that way and it's way awesome
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I hope to see it on platforms with dual sticks. Played it on PC with it that way and it's way awesome
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 4:46PM Startbuttonnews said
@TasticBycrom
Um what? It's WAY more like Zelda. Keys, Bombs, money, even the shop areas are similar in layout to Zelda. Plus boss fights at the end of every stage/dungeon. The only real differences is Binding has no puzzles and the items you get aren't crucial for defeating bosses.
The ONLY similarity it has with Smash TV is the room structure/survivalist nature. Otherwise there is no high score system in place, no "waves" of enemies. Not to mention Binding has a similar heart structure to Zelda whereas with Smash TV you die in one hit.
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Um what? It's WAY more like Zelda. Keys, Bombs, money, even the shop areas are similar in layout to Zelda. Plus boss fights at the end of every stage/dungeon. The only real differences is Binding has no puzzles and the items you get aren't crucial for defeating bosses.
The ONLY similarity it has with Smash TV is the room structure/survivalist nature. Otherwise there is no high score system in place, no "waves" of enemies. Not to mention Binding has a similar heart structure to Zelda whereas with Smash TV you die in one hit.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 11:56AM Mmmmz said
Will one of his memories be receiving a present hoping for a 3DS but getting a Vita instead to his horror?
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 12:17PM lobster crush said
Pleasepleaseplease, Nintendo, let this happen!
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 12:31PM mrantimatter said
Why the 3ds? Does the game make good use of 3d effects or something?
Seems like it would be a nice PSN/XBLA/PSV game to me.
Seems like it would be a nice PSN/XBLA/PSV game to me.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 2:31PM Jennacide said
@mrantimatter
Because the 3DS actually has Flash support apparently, from what I understand. Since Isaac is a Flash game, it'd be an easy port over, as they'd just need to remap controls and add the capability to use the second analog stick, since it's basically a twin stick shooter already.
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Because the 3DS actually has Flash support apparently, from what I understand. Since Isaac is a Flash game, it'd be an easy port over, as they'd just need to remap controls and add the capability to use the second analog stick, since it's basically a twin stick shooter already.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 12:31PM (Unverified) said
Oh, great. Because I really need to lose another 10-20 hours of my life to that game again.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 12:50PM Undulation said
Will the 3DS version be dogged by poor performance, have a low framerate and not be that good?
But Nintendo I would like a new 2D Zelda. That'd make me buy a 3DS in a heartbeat.
But Nintendo I would like a new 2D Zelda. That'd make me buy a 3DS in a heartbeat.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 2:32PM Jennacide said
@Aanx
I think he's taking a shot at the current version of the game. I disagree with the not being good part, but as a Flash game, it's frame rate and general performance can be really sketchy at times. Especially in the later floors when you have a ton of guys in one room at a time.
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I think he's taking a shot at the current version of the game. I disagree with the not being good part, but as a Flash game, it's frame rate and general performance can be really sketchy at times. Especially in the later floors when you have a ton of guys in one room at a time.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 1:36PM swiller said
love it! I want it on the go. Makes a great quick burst portible title.
Nintendo not frowning on their take on classic Zelda is a surprise too!
Nintendo not frowning on their take on classic Zelda is a surprise too!
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 1:51PM xddga said
@swiller
Love to see this as a portable title. It'd be perfect for it, really. Just as long as they had a quick save/suspend option.. I've had some good 2 hr runs on that game and still not beat it. Having it in 3D would be kind of a nice touch too. Who doesn't want to see a screaming aborted fetus blow up right in to your face?
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Love to see this as a portable title. It'd be perfect for it, really. Just as long as they had a quick save/suspend option.. I've had some good 2 hr runs on that game and still not beat it. Having it in 3D would be kind of a nice touch too. Who doesn't want to see a screaming aborted fetus blow up right in to your face?
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 2:01PM timpkmn89 said
I'll take a guess and say it's Nicalis, the team who ported Cave Story and VVVVVV.
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 3:25PM NintendorkZ said
Maybe if this does somehow manage to get on the EShop (religious themes, etc. could really hurt it's chances), we could get Super Meat Boy as a cartridge-based game! *Sigh* If only...
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 3:43PM Churrotastic said
Why not? They had Eternal Darkness on the GameCube, and Mad World on the Wii. Unless you get "offended" by Isaac's religious overtones (which I think you should just get over yourself) I think the only problem is file restrictions. The controls on the 3ds are fine as is without the second stick (stick to move, face buttons to shoot).
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 5:34PM Oldtaku said
It's about a young gender confused boy tormented by his religious mother who wants to sacrifice him to Jesus. But he escapes into the basement... where all the fetuses of his aborted siblings are waiting to get him.
Your only weapons are your tears, unless you make a deal with Satan.
You think we're going to see that on a 3DS?
Your only weapons are your tears, unless you make a deal with Satan.
You think we're going to see that on a 3DS?
Posted: Dec 30th 2011 7:02PM Mach2 said
Hell yes, one of the best indie games out there. I've spent 30+ hours on it on Steam, and I would love to take it with me everywhere. Also maybe in 3D.
Posted: Jan 3rd 2012 7:59AM Grimbear13 said
Please do this Nintendo I'd love to be able to play Binding of Isaac on the go.
