Cop the Lot Megaways Even More Swag

This slot doesn’t suffer from a lack of ideas. It suffers from having far too many of them layered on top of a core that isn’t strong enough to carry the weight. What should feel like a high-energy cops-and-robbers chase instead plays out like a long grind toward a version of the game that may or may not be worth reaching.

Visually, Cop the Lot Megaways Even More Swag looks exactly like you’d expect if you’ve played earlier entries. Bright colours, exaggerated cartoon characters, chunky symbols, and an arcade-style tone dominate the screen. Nothing looks bad, but nothing looks new either. I recognised everything instantly - and not in a good way.

There’s no sense of escalation or evolution here. It feels like Blueprint took the existing framework, added more labels, more counters, more meters, and hoped that “more” would equal “better.” Instead, the screen often feels cluttered, especially once multiple features start unlocking.

From the very beginning, I felt like the game was asking me to commit before it had earned that commitment.

At its heart, the base game revolves around collect symbols and cash prize symbols landing on reels two through six. When a collect appears alongside visible cash prizes, the values are gathered and paid. On its own, this loop is fine. It’s familiar, readable, and easy to understand.

The problem is how limited it feels early on.

Before upgrades are unlocked, the base game feels stripped back to the point of boredom. Spins blur together, collects feel underwhelming, and there’s a constant awareness that I’m not really playing the “real” game yet. I’m just working toward it.

That’s where the feature trail comes in - and also where the biggest issue begins.

In theory, progression systems can be engaging. They give long-term goals and a sense of advancement. In practice, Cop the Lot Megaways Even More Swag turns progression into obligation.

As I land enough collect symbols, I slowly unlock additional mechanics: duel collect, smash ‘n grab respins, cash prize boosts, pick-a-bag prizes, and eventually the big heist upgrade. Each unlock improves the game, but that improvement comes with an uncomfortable realisation - the slot isn’t fully enjoyable until you’ve unlocked enough of it.

Instead of feeling rewarded, I often felt relieved. Relief that the game was finally becoming what it should have been from the start.

That’s not a great emotional loop.

The biggest issue for me is pacing. Early gameplay feels slow and unrewarding, yet the game demands patience without offering much reassurance that the payoff will be worth it. Because there’s no bonus buy or ante bet option, you can’t skip the grind. You have to earn every upgrade the long way.

That might appeal to players who enjoy long-term unlock systems, but for me, it felt like unnecessary friction. I wasn’t making meaningful choices - I was just spinning and hoping the game would eventually open up.

By the time several features were unlocked, I was already mentally fatigued.

The bonus round triggers with three or more bonus symbols and starts with ten free spins. All previously unlocked upgrades carry into the bonus, which is where the game finally starts to show its intended form. Collect symbols can increase spin counts, multipliers climb up a ladder that caps at 10x, and if the big heist upgrade is active, the round begins with extra enhancements.

On paper, this sounds exciting. In reality, it feels overcrowded.

There are so many mechanics firing at once that individual moments lose impact. Instead of feeling tension, I often felt detached - watching systems interact rather than feeling emotionally invested in the outcome. It’s busy without being dramatic.

I never felt that sharp spike of anticipation that great bonus rounds create. Instead, it was more of a slow, mechanical unfolding.

The RTP sits at 94%, and while I don’t usually fixate on RTP alone, here it matters. When a game asks you to grind through weaker early gameplay to unlock its potential, a lower RTP makes that journey feel harsher.

Losses feel heavier. Time spent unlocking features feels riskier. And because there’s no way to accelerate progress, that friction is unavoidable.

I couldn’t shake the feeling that I was investing more patience than the game was willing to return.

The soundtrack and sound effects stick to the same arcade-style energy the series is known for. Sirens, bouncy beats, and playful effects keep things light, but they don’t add depth. The audio never adapts meaningfully to gameplay progression, which makes long sessions feel flat.

It’s background noise rather than emotional reinforcement.

If you enjoy long-term progression, unlockable mechanics, and don’t mind starting with a weaker version of a slot to reach its “true” form, Cop the Lot Megaways Even More Swag will give you plenty to chew on. There’s no shortage of systems, counters, and features to track.

For players like me - who want a slot to feel engaging from the start - this one is hard to recommend.