Curse of Darkness Gameplay Notes

Introduction

• Playing Binding of Isaac, specifically focusing on the character "The Lost."
• Previous run included first-floor TM trainer but was unconventional.
• Objective: Attempt a classic "Lost run."

Gameplay Highlights

Initial Stages

• Entered curse room and treasure room with minimal resources.
• Faced a Steven fight, recognized mixing up bosses (Steven, Gemini, Blighted Ova).
• Encountered basic Steven vs. Little Steven item debate.

Mid-Game Strategy

• Discussed potential game updates, like transformations for Steven.
• Encountered items like Bumbo, Mini Mush, and Harley Quinn Baby.
• Decisions:
  • Conjoined familiar choice.
  • Re-rolled black bean.
  • Committed to devil deals.

Progression

• Encountered Ragman, decided on Lusty Blood item.
• Treasure and boss rooms offered subpar items, relied on devil items and crawl space.
• Strategy involved bombing rooms and using mapping for advantage.

Advanced Strategy

• Emphasized the importance of Devil deals.
• Picked up Judas's Shadow for potential transformation.
• Utilized strategic room navigation and bomb placement.

Key Items and Transformations

• Lusty Blood and Tech Zero combined for high damage output.
• Focusing on bombs and keys to maximize loot rooms.
• Transformation into Judas mode emphasized damage increase.

Final Stages and Boss Fights

• Utilized various strategies for items and transformations.
• Encountered magic skin in the shop, debated usage.
• Emphasized importance of D6 value without health concerns.
• Managed multiple boss fights with strategic item usage.

Final Thoughts and Conclusion

• Noted the difficulty in finding secret rooms in the dark room.
• Managed to maintain high damage with Lusty Blood and Tech Zero.
• Successfully navigated through numerous challenges and boss fights.
• Concluded by completing the "Curse of Darkness" run with strategic item management and transformations.