ZEALOT #15: The Unbinding of Isaac

Featuring Robbydude, J Bearhat, & Mia Schwartz

Content Warning: This game deals with themes of religious & familal abuse, as well as general grossout & cartoon gore humor.

This month’s episode of ZEAL features a brand new guest, comic genius & co-creator of We Know The Devil, Mia Schwartz!

In this nearly-hour long special, we explore the classic edgy Newgrounds turned indie darling, The Binding of Isaac! We talk about how the cyclical dungeon crawler roguelike mechanics are addictive to a depressive, how the game’s aesthetics speak to a specific political time and person (neither great, but compelling), and how Isaac could be reclaimed as a crying, nude, gender weird child.

It’s a journey into self-medication and more, in this month’s ZEAL!

And that does it for this month’s ZEAL! Thank you again for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you next month.