Review of New Slots Released This Week 2024.01.23-2024.01.30

In the last week of January 2024, the online casino industry delighted players with a range of new slots, each with its own unique features and mechanics. In this review, we will look at the most interesting novelties released from January 23rd to January 30th.

Gem Crush by NetEnt

The "Gem Crush" slot by NetEnt immerses players in a magical world of gemstones. This game utilises an innovative Cluster Pays system, where winning combinations are formed by groups of adjacent symbols, starting from five. The game's feature is the Avalanche mechanism, where after a payout, symbols disappear and new ones appear, creating additional winning opportunities.

Gem Crush includes a range of unique features. Firstly, Wild symbols, which substitute for other symbols to form winning combinations. In bonus rounds, these symbols transform into Colossal Wilds, occupying more space on the game grid and increasing the chances of winning. An important feature is the XStrike Multiplier, randomly increasing the win in the current spin by several times. In the base game, the multiplier resets with each new spin, while in bonus rounds, it remains and increases by one with every second spin.

Another interesting feature is the Rainbow Gem. This symbol randomly appears and increases the value of the selected symbol to a more valuable one during the current spin. In bonus rounds, up to four such symbols can appear, adding dynamism to the game. Additionally, the game offers a feature to buy a bonus round, allowing players to immediately proceed to free spins for a certain bet.

RTP: 88.01%-96.1%

Volatility: Medium-High

Maximum Win: 4,361x

Land of the Free by No Limit City

Land of the Free by NoLimit City is a unique slot that stands out for its unusual theme and original features. The game features a number of unique functions. For example, Mr. Split can appear on the far right reel and split symbols, except Scatter, on reels 1 through 5 depending on its size. During the bonus rounds Tsunami Spins and Submerged Spins, Mr. Split appears as a fully filling reel symbol and divides all symbols below the water surface. The Tsunami Spins feature is activated when 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols appear, starting with 12, 15, or 20 free spins, respectively. During these spins, all reels are active, and the bottom 2 rows are underwater. If all 4 rows are covered with water, Tsunami Spins transition to Submerged Spins.

The Titan Spin feature is especially interesting, which is activated when a submarine appears on any spin in the base game or during Tsunami Spins/Submerged Spins. In this case, one of three "Presidents" may appear on the screen, and the multiplier of this "President" is applied to the base bet. Multipliers can reach 57,000x, 25,000x, and 15,000x respectively.

RTP: 92.10%-96.08%

Volatility: High

Maximum Win: 57,000x

Trees of Treasure by Pragmatic Play

Trees of Treasure by Pragmatic Play is an exciting slot with an Asian theme. It features 5 reels and 20 fixed paylines. The main feature of the game is the Money Respin round, which is activated when three or more Scatter symbols appear. In this round, only coin symbols (Bronze, Silver, and Gold Money symbols) or empty cells appear on the screen. Coins are "sticky" symbols and remain in place until the end of the bonus. Their values can vary depending on the number of Scatter symbols that activated the round. For example, gold coins can bring winnings ranging from 4x to 10,000x the bet if the feature was activated by five Scatter symbols.

The game also features an Ante Bet function, which increases the bet by 50% and increases the likelihood of triggering the Money Respin round by increasing the number of Scatter symbols on the reels.

RTP: 94.05%-96.10%

Volatility: High

Maximum Win: 5,000x

Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop by Relax Gaming

The slot is based on the motifs of Greek mythology and the adventures of the hero Hercules. The game does not feature traditional Wild symbols, but it includes a range of other exciting features. For example, the Re-Spins feature is activated when a high-paying symbol completely covers the first reel. During this feature, all identical symbols remain in place while the rest of the symbols spin again. Additionally, symbols can appear with multipliers ranging from 2x to 5x, increasing potential winnings.

Another feature of the game is the Beast Slayer Bonus round, which is triggered when three or more Scatter symbols appear. In this round, players receive three respins, which reset each time new symbols appear on the reels. The number of Scatter symbols that activated the feature determines which stacked symbol will appear on the first reel: Lion, Bull, or Hydra.

One of the most attractive aspects of the game is the progressive Dream Drop jackpots, the maximum of which, the Mega Jackpot, can reach €3 million. This feature can be randomly activated during regular spins, and players have a chance to win one of five jackpots by collecting Shield symbols.

RTP: 70%-94%

Volatility: High

Maximum Win: 10,000x

Moon Princess Power of Love by Play'n GO

The slot machine "Moon Princess Power of Love" by Play'n GO is part of the popular Moon Princess slot series and offers players an exciting journey into the world of anime and romance.

The game features several unique functions:

Modifiers: The game has a range of modifiers, such as transforming one type of symbol into another (Love feature), adding 2-4 identical symbols to the grid (Prince Blaze feature), and synchronizing two columns (Prince Hail feature).

Love Triangle and Free Spins: By filling the Love meter, the player activates the Love Triangle feature, during which free spins are triggered with the possibility of applying modifiers on each unsuccessful spin. The multiplier for winning combinations during free spins can reach 100x and does not reset between spins.

Grid Clearing: If the player clears the entire grid, they receive a reward of 50x the bet.

RTP: 78%-96.20%

Volatility: High

Maximum Win: 15,000x

Jelly Belly Megaways by NetEnt

The new slot from NetEnt immerses players in a magical world of jelly characters, filled with

bright colours and cute symbols.

The slot features an interesting Avalanche feature, where winning symbols disappear, making room for new ones. This mechanic continues until no new winning combinations are formed. The game features both low and high-value symbols: playing cards and jelly characters, with winning combinations with high-paying symbols ranging from 1.5 to 20 times the bet. The game also has a Wild symbol in the form of a jelly dragon, which can substitute for other paying symbols and appears on the first five reels.

The main feature of the slot is the free spins, which are activated after three or more consecutive avalanches. The number of free spins depends on the number of consecutive avalanches: from 3 to 15 spins. During free spins, a win multiplier is active, which increases with each consecutive avalanche and can reach up to 50x.

RTP: 88.01%-96.08%

Volatility: High

Maximum Win: 20,000x

Pirates Party by NetEnt

Another release from NetEnt takes players on an exciting pirate adventure. One of the features of the slot is the "Helms of Luck" bonus feature, which is activated when collecting 30 bonus symbols. Players are offered to choose one of three helmets, each of which offers different prizes and the chance to win free spins. Depending on the chosen helmet, players can receive multipliers of various sizes, including the opportunity to win free spins.

Additionally, the game features a round of free spins, which is activated when three scatter symbols appear. Players can choose one of three options for free spins: 15 spins with a x5 multiplier, 10 spins with random wild symbols, or 5 spins with colossal wild symbols sized 2x2. Each of these rounds offers different winning opportunities.

RTP: 88.01%-96.17%

Volatility: Medium

Maximum Win: 3,046x

Feel the Beat by Hacksaw Gaming

"Feel the Beat" by Hacksaw Gaming is an exciting slot that will bring the party atmosphere right to your screen. The main mechanic of the game is the speaker symbol. When at least two of these symbols appear on different reels, the speaker mechanic is activated, where all symbols, including wild symbols and FS symbols, are replaced by the same type of paying symbol.

Another important feature of the slot is the X symbol, which is activated upon winning. When activated, this symbol reveals a global multiplier, ranging from x2 to x200, which is applied to the total win for that spin.

The slot also includes two bonus rounds: "Pump Up The Jam!" and "Get Your Booty On The Floor!", both of which are activated when FS symbols appear. In the "Pump Up The Jam!" round, you receive 10 free spins during which the base game mechanic is activated more frequently, and speakers can be replaced by wild symbols. In the "Get Your Booty On The Floor!" round, you also get 10 free spins, but each time the X symbol appears, its multiplier is added to the global multiplier.

RTP: 88.38%-96.20%

Volatility: High

Maximum Win: 10,000x