Rise of Gods Reckoning

Rise of Gods Reckoning Overview

As we all know, the Ancient Greek Mythology genre of slot games has been done more or less to death. So, in an attempt to come up with a fresh spin on the idea, Play' n GO has created this new game which sets out the concept that Greek Gods are still at large in the modern world. This results in gods such as Poseidon and Zeus swapping their roomy togas and sandals for tailored suits and Saville Row brogues. The idea is not completely original but at least is a little more novel than the same tired aesthetic of olive trees and columns we see every week.

The features here are three-fold. The first of which is called the stacked symbols and multiplier feature. This dynamic means that God symbols, namely Hades, Poseidon and Zeus, can land as fully stacked icons, taking up entire reels. Each time one of these stacked symbols lands, an attached multiplier also grows by 1x. Next is the Wrath of Gods feature. This bonus is as capricious as the gods themselves, triggering completely at random. It will sync up two reels, making them display the same symbols. Finally, this game also has a free spin round. All features will be explained in more detail later in the review.

Theme and Symbols

The theme, as mentioned in the introduction, is an interesting modernist take on the classic Greek God theme that is so well-loved by designers. The idea is that these gods still exist but have adapted to modern tastes and looks. This is also true of the environment we find these gods in. Instead of taking us to the customary Greek forum or the lofty heights of Mount Olympus, this game is set in a modern city with all the mystique and stainless-steel beauty of Gotham city. The whole aesthetic is similar to the tv show American Gods.

The background for this game is the modern city that these gods now inhabit. The city is seen across a wide expanse of water, giving the metropolis a New York-style look. However, most of the detail of the high streetlights and tall skyscrapers is blurred, bringing the playing board into sharper focus. The background is also set at night, so the few details that might have been noticeable have faded into a dark shadowy mirage on the horizon.
The playing board is a kind of window with chains flanking the exterior.

The symbols for this game are split into low-value, high-value and special symbols. The low-value symbols are the 10, J, Q, K and A in playing card royals. The A is the most valuable, paying out at 1.6x the stake for the top combination. On the other hand, the more valuable symbols are the gods Hades, Poseidon, and Zeus. Zeus is the most valuable of these symbols, paying out at 5x the stake for the top combination. The only special symbol in this game is the wild, which looks like a bronze hourglass.

Game Play

Rise of Gods Reckoning is played on a 5-reel, 3-row machine with 20 fixed pay lines. To win combinations, players must land three or more matching symbols on pay lines moving from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel.

The betting range for Rise of Gods Reckoning is 20p to £100 per spin. To adjust their bet levels, players can toggle their stake up and down using the tool located at the bottom left-hand side of the screen.
Further information, including a short tutorial and a display of the paytable, can be found via the menu button in the right-hand corner of the screen. The spin and auto spin buttons are located in the centre of the screen.
Volatility for this slot is rated in the medium range. The return to player percentage for Rise of Gods Reckoning is 96.2%, which is above average. The biggest payout that players can win on one spin is 5,000x your stake.

Features

The features for this game start with the stacked symbols and multipliers feature. The three high-value symbols- the gods, each have the ability to land in fully stacked formations on their reels, filling the entire reel. Every time that they land, an attached multiplier grows by 1x. If all reels display a stacked symbol, the multiplier grows to 6x the stake.

Next on the feature list is the wrath of the gods feature. This is a feature that is triggered at random during the base game. When it is two reels become synchronised and only display the same high-value symbols, helping players to score more wins.
The final feature in this game is the free spins feature. This feature is triggered when players land three or more of the hourglass scatters on the board simultaneously. This will give you six free spins with whatever current multiplier you have being carried over into the bonus round. In the free spins round, the multiplier does not reset. It will only grow and then stay at the 6x limit. You can also retrigger the feature from within the round by landing an additional set of three or more scatters.

Conclusion

A classic slot gets a fun and fresh twist in the modern world in Rise of Gods Reckoning, and we are definitely here for it. More than anything, it's just nice to see a bit more originality from Play' n GO. Winning potential wise, things are pretty good, too. RTP is respectable, and volatility isn't too horrendous. The top payout is a little disappointing, however at just 5,000x the stake.