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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [http://bindingofisaac.wikia.com/wiki/The_Binding_of_Isaac_Wiki Community Wiki]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1231 Steam Users' Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=1231 Steam Users' Forums]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/113200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/113200/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
= Windows =
 
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table|
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
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{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} | Windows, Mac, Linux}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} Wrath of Lamb DLC is available.
 
{{ii}} Wrath of Lamb DLC is available.
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==Game data==
 
==Game data==
==Save game data==
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The Binding of Isaac uses steam cloud.
Version 3.0 and beyond of [http://www.gamesave-manager.com/ GameSave Manager] supports The Binging of Isaac save data. It can be used to save your progress to cloud storage such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or Microsoft Skydrive. This is particularly useful for playing the game on multiple PCs while retaining your unlocked items.
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[http://www.gamesave-manager.com/ GameSave Manager] also supports The Binding of Isaac.
  
 
=== Save Game Folder Location ===
 
=== Save Game Folder Location ===
<pre>C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\the binding of issac</pre> as myfile.txt and serial.txt
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\the binding of issac}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Mac|~Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/the binding of issac}}
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}}
  
 
=== Settings Folder Location ===
 
=== Settings Folder Location ===
 
Settings file is named '''serial.txt''' and is located in the Steam installation folder under \common\the binding of isaac\.
 
Settings file is named '''serial.txt''' and is located in the Steam installation folder under \common\the binding of isaac\.
<pre>c:\Program Files\Steam\SteamApps\common\the binding of isaac\</pre>
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{{Game Location Table|
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{{Game Location Table/row|Windows|C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\the binding of issac}}
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{{Game Location Table/row|Mac|~Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/the binding of issac}}
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}}
  
 
==[[Controller]]==
 
==[[Controller]]==
 
[[Image:B_of_isaac_pad.jpg|290px|thumb|Control options screen.]]
 
[[Image:B_of_isaac_pad.jpg|290px|thumb|Control options screen.]]
  
=== Hacking In Controller Support ===
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===Controller Support on Windows===
 
The developers recommend somewhat light-heartedly that the players use, or google if they don't know it, a utility named [JoyToKey]. Please also check the [[:Category:Controller|controller category]] for more information.
 
The developers recommend somewhat light-heartedly that the players use, or google if they don't know it, a utility named [JoyToKey]. Please also check the [[:Category:Controller|controller category]] for more information.
  
 
It is recommended to bind left stick to move, right stick to fire direction, as in a standard dual-stick shooter. If your controller has four face buttons aligned in a plus shape, binding those to fire direction is another effective option, as the game does not allow you to fire diagonally anyway.
 
It is recommended to bind left stick to move, right stick to fire direction, as in a standard dual-stick shooter. If your controller has four face buttons aligned in a plus shape, binding those to fire direction is another effective option, as the game does not allow you to fire diagonally anyway.
  
== System requirements ==
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===Controller Support on Linux===
{{System Requirements
 
|minOS_ = Windows XP
 
|minproc_ = 2.5 GHz
 
|recproc_ =
 
|minmem_ = 1 GB
 
|recmem_ =
 
|minHD_ = 50 MB free
 
|minGPU1_ = DirectX 9.0c support
 
|minVRAM_ =
 
|recGPU1_ = DirectX 9.0c support
 
|recVRAM_ =
 
|reccont_ =
 
}}
 
 
 
== Issues fixed ==
 
=== Steam achievements not unlocking ===
 
{{--}} On certain systems Steam achievements may fail to unlock and get registered.
 
 
 
A [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2216833 fan made fix] has been developed to solve this issue on Windows.
 
 
 
=== Alt+Tab Crashing ===
 
*Does not appear to be a fix for this yet. Also happens when pressing Windows key.
 
 
 
Solution: press F, it toggles fullscreen.
 
 
 
=== Steam Community does not work in full screen ===
 
*If you are playing the game in full screen, you will be unable to access Steam Community's Shift Tab overlay.
 
 
 
=== Toggle Fullscreen Key Doesn't Work In-Game ===
 
On the options menu, it states F is the key you use to toggle fullscreen/windowed mode. However, this only works on the title menu. In-game, pressing F does absolutely nothing. Currently, there is no fix for this.
 
 
= Mac =
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability Table|
 
{{Availability Table/row| [http://store.steampowered.com/app/113200/ Steam] | {{ID|Steam}} |}}
 
}}
 
== Issues and Fixes ==
 
=== Steam Achievements ===
 
For the achievements gained on a Mac to be unlocked in Steam, one has to copy and replace the ''so.sol'' files as [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2152968 outlined here]. The file is located in:
 
<pre>~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/''<Random String>''/localhost/</pre>
 
After extracting it, follow the instructions given in the aforementioned link. Finally launch the game and see the achievements unlock.
 
== Save Game Folder Location ==
 
<pre>~Library/Application Support/Steam/steamapps/common/the binding of issac</pre> as myfile.txt and serial.txt
 
== Settings Folder Location ==
 
Settings file is named '''serial.txt''' and is located in the Steam installation folder under \common\the binding of isaac\.
 
<pre>~/Library/Application Support/Steam/SteamApps/common/the binding of isaac/</pre>
 
== Useful Links ==
 
* [http://dbsoundworks.bandcamp.com/album/the-binding-of-isaac-2 The Binding of Isaac Soundtrack] - composed by Danny Baranowsky.
 
* [http://bindingofisaac.wikia.com/wiki/The_Binding_of_Isaac_Wiki The Binding of Isaac Wiki] - useful information
 
= Linux =
 
{{ii}}This game works best in Google chrome/chromium with pepper flash.
 
==Controller support==
 
 
Use the following xboxdrv config (requires xboxdrv to be installed):  
 
Use the following xboxdrv config (requires xboxdrv to be installed):  
 
  [xboxdrv]
 
  [xboxdrv]
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Just run it as:
 
Just run it as:
 
  sudo xboxdrv -s --config ~/isaac.xboxdrv
 
  sudo xboxdrv -s --config ~/isaac.xboxdrv
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== Issues fixed ==
 +
=== Steam achievements not unlocking ===
 +
{{--}} On certain systems Steam achievements may fail to unlock and get registered.
 +
 +
A [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2216833 fan made fix] has been developed to solve this issue on Windows.
 +
 +
=== Steam Achievements on Mac ===
 +
For the achievements gained on a Mac to be unlocked in Steam, one has to copy and replace the ''so.sol'' files as [http://forums.steampowered.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2152968 outlined here]. The file is located in:
 +
<pre>~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/''<Random String>''/localhost/</pre>
 +
After extracting it, follow the instructions given in the aforementioned link. Finally launch the game and see the achievements unlock.
 +
 +
=== Alt+Tab Crashing ===
 +
*Does not appear to be a fix for this yet. Also happens when pressing Windows key.
 +
 +
Solution: press F, it toggles fullscreen.
 +
 +
=== Steam Community does not work in full screen ===
 +
*If you are playing the game in full screen, you will be unable to access Steam Community's Shift Tab overlay.
 +
 +
=== Toggle Fullscreen Key Doesn't Work In-Game ===
 +
On the options menu, it states F is the key you use to toggle fullscreen/windowed mode. However, this only works on the title menu. In-game, pressing F does absolutely nothing. Currently, there is no fix for this.
 +
 +
== System requirements ==
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{{System Requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS = Windows XP, Vista, 7
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|minproc = 2.5 GHz
 +
|minmem = 1 GB
 +
|minHD = 50 MB free
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|minGPU = DirectX 9.0c support
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}}
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 +
{{System Requirements
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|OSfamily = Mac
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|minOS = OS X version Leopard 10.5.8, Snow Leopard 10.6.3, or later.
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|minproc = Intel Mac 2.5 GHz
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|minmem = 1 GB
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|minHD = 50 MB free
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}}
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{{System Requirements
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|OSfamily = Linux
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|minOS = Linux
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|minproc = 2.5 GHz
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|minmem = 1 GB
 +
|minHD = 50 MB free
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}}
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== Useful Links ==
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* [http://dbsoundworks.bandcamp.com/album/the-binding-of-isaac-2 The Binding of Isaac Soundtrack] - composed by Danny Baranowsky.
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}

Revision as of 18:05, 9 February 2013

Template:Infobox Key points

This game is programmed in Flash and does not work on low spec GPUs such as those found on netbooks, unlike Super Meat Boy.
A remake has been announced.[1]

General information

Community Wiki
Steam Users' Forums
Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Template:Availability Table

Wrath of Lamb DLC is available.
Demo available on newgrounds.com.

Game data

The Binding of Isaac uses steam cloud.

GameSave Manager also supports The Binding of Isaac.

Save Game Folder Location

Template:Game Location Table

Settings Folder Location

Settings file is named serial.txt and is located in the Steam installation folder under \common\the binding of isaac\. Template:Game Location Table

Controller

File:B of isaac pad.jpg
Control options screen.

Controller Support on Windows

The developers recommend somewhat light-heartedly that the players use, or google if they don't know it, a utility named [JoyToKey]. Please also check the controller category for more information.

It is recommended to bind left stick to move, right stick to fire direction, as in a standard dual-stick shooter. If your controller has four face buttons aligned in a plus shape, binding those to fire direction is another effective option, as the game does not allow you to fire diagonally anyway.

Controller Support on Linux

Use the following xboxdrv config (requires xboxdrv to be installed):

[xboxdrv]
ui-clear=true
silent=true
trigger-as-button=true
detach-kernel-driver=true

[ui-axismap]
X1 = KEY_A:KEY_D
Y1 = KEY_W:KEY_S

X2 = KEY_LEFT:KEY_RIGHT
Y2 = KEY_UP:KEY_DOWN

DPAD_X=KEY_A:KEY_D:1
DPAD_Y=KEY_W:KEY_S:1

[ui-buttonmap]
start = KEY_P
guide = BTN_MODE
back = KEY_R

A = KEY_DOWN
B = KEY_RIGHT
X = KEY_LEFT
Y = KEY_UP

LB = KEY_E
RB = KEY_Q

LT = KEY_E
RT = KEY_SPACE

Just run it as:

sudo xboxdrv -s --config ~/isaac.xboxdrv

Issues fixed

Steam achievements not unlocking

On certain systems Steam achievements may fail to unlock and get registered.

A fan made fix has been developed to solve this issue on Windows.

Steam Achievements on Mac

For the achievements gained on a Mac to be unlocked in Steam, one has to copy and replace the so.sol files as outlined here. The file is located in:

~/Library/Preferences/Macromedia/Flash Player/#SharedObjects/''<Random String>''/localhost/

After extracting it, follow the instructions given in the aforementioned link. Finally launch the game and see the achievements unlock.

Alt+Tab Crashing

  • Does not appear to be a fix for this yet. Also happens when pressing Windows key.

Solution: press F, it toggles fullscreen.

Steam Community does not work in full screen

  • If you are playing the game in full screen, you will be unable to access Steam Community's Shift Tab overlay.

Toggle Fullscreen Key Doesn't Work In-Game

On the options menu, it states F is the key you use to toggle fullscreen/windowed mode. However, this only works on the title menu. In-game, pressing F does absolutely nothing. Currently, there is no fix for this.

System requirements

Template:System Requirements

Template:System Requirements

Template:System Requirements

Useful Links


References