At first glance, Duel At Dawn doesn’t make the most welcoming impression. The Outlaw’s menacing pistol aimed directly at the player makes it feel more like a threat than an invitation. The graphics lean more towards realism than style, following in the footsteps of 2 Wild 2 Die rather than the more striking art direction of Wanted Dead or a Wild. While the visuals are decent enough, they lack the charm and appeal that made Wanted such a standout. The gunman’s grim expression may add some tension, but overall, it feels more like a missed opportunity for a truly captivating theme.

Duel At Dawn is built on a 5x5 grid with 19 paylines, and while it may offer some excitement for players who enjoy medium-high volatility, it’s unlikely to win over fans of more dynamic Western slots. The mechanics feature a standard set of low-pay symbols (J, Q, K, A) that only award 1x the bet for a 5-of-a-kind win. Higher-paying symbols like cartwheels, skulls, hats, and pistols give a little more payout, but nothing that will leave players cheering.

The DuelReels feature adds some spice to the gameplay, but it doesn’t quite deliver the explosive action that you might expect from a high-volatility game. The Outlaw Feature, which expands wilds with a multiplier, feels somewhat predictable, and the Wild Wild West bonus—while promising—doesn’t feel as thrilling as it should. Additionally, the Dusk ‘Til Dawn bonus, which could have been a showstopper, also falls short, lacking the excitement one might anticipate from such a high-stakes feature.

For those who prefer to jump straight to the action, Duel At Dawn offers a variety of bonus buy options. While these can certainly boost the chances of triggering free spins or activating features, they come at a steep price—up to 200x the bet for the Dusk ‘Til Dawn bonus. This high cost might appeal to high rollers, but for most players, it feels like an unnecessary gamble.