Transformers Slot Review

Transformers by Wicked Games Overview

Wicked Games make a memorable entry into the slot market with a wide array of games, and Transformers is their most daring title yet. It’s bold, big, and bordering controversial, and immediately makes it clear that the game provider is carving out a niche for themselves. Combining high volatility, a decent RTP, and a gripping max win of up to 25,000x, I think that players might be tempted to try this slot with a bodybuilding (or something entirely else?) theme, regardless of how they feel about its high volatility.

Pros

• High max win potential
• Ultra progressive multipliers
• Good music and graphics
• Smooth gameplay

Cons

• Problematic theme
• Standard RTP
• Limited features

Transformers Video Review

Before you begin playing the Transformers slot, check out its video review here. You can see the game’s features and mechanics unfold from the perfect vantage point.

Transformers Slot Review

Transformers seems to be going for a bit more shock value than is traditionally found among slot games. This, in fact, is one of the key ideas behind Wicked Games altogether, and I’m here for it! While Transformers will be one of the first slots, there is plenty more on the way. My experience with Transformers was largely positive, as it has a cascading payout mechanic, a diverse range of bets per spin, and more that I’ll get into in the subsequent sections of this slot review. If you’re ready, go grab those designer genes and take a front seat at the women’s league.

 

Theme

Wicked Games unflinchingly address one of the more controversial issues in the world of competitive sports, jokingly calling this slot release Transformers. The heavy stuff aside, not only is this a funny, comical take on the issue, but instead of conjuring up the popular discourse on the topic, it serves merely as a reference to it.

Transformers also proves that the limits of what can serve as a theme for a slot can extend beyond popular conception. Game providers such as Nolimit City have used darker, more sinister themes and settings as a means of creating hypnotic slot themes, but Wicked Games has definitely broken into new ground with their unapologetic approach.

If you find this game on any of the top online casinos without knowing anything about it, it’s likely that you’ll definitely give it a try. I genuinely appreciate this approach of including more unconventional themes, not only because it encourages debate, but also because it makes for a compelling gaming experience.

Graphics, Sounds, and Animation

As jarring as the game’s theme might be, I must admit that it’s a good-looking game. The symbols in the slot itself, Brosephine lifting weights, and the juiced cascades feature make for a visually striking video slot. The background features a protein container, an inclined bench, and more, which suggests that this fitness-oriented game is taking place within a gym.

Furthermore, the animations of Transformers are smooth, whether there’s a win or a transition to the bonus game. The music is a synth wave track that’s constantly developing and complements the overall tone of the game.

RTP, Payout, and Volatility

Some of the best casino games online end up having a limited appeal to players because of their below-average RTP (return to player). Luckily, Transformers has a slightly above-average RTP of 96.29%, which makes it more appealing for players who want lucrative returns.

It’s a highly volatile game, which means that while payouts might not be frequent, they are usually larger in size. It’s tailor-made for a wide variety of players, with a betting range from 0.20 to 400. This makes the game ideal for both risk-averse and high-roller players. The game has an impressive max win of up to 5,050x, but the high volatility indicates that bigger won’t happen frequently.

Gameplay

Transformers features a 3×5 grid in its design, along with a Juiced Cascades mechanic and 243 ways to win. Upon each win, the winning symbols are replaced with fresh ones, and Wild/Fluid Wild symbols remain in place to contribute to payouts whenever necessary. There are interesting symbols with their own mechanics to add to the overall vibrance of the game.

There’s also the Ultra Progressive Multiplier, which ranges from 1x to 500x the potential win, and the Fluid Wilds boost the overall value. While every spin in the base game returns it to its starting point, it remains ever-increasing as long as a Free Spins round is active.

In terms of symbols, the lower side includes letters L, G, B, T, Q, shaving cream, bananas, and pills, while the higher side includes Brosephine, a dumbbell, and a participation ID. The overall gameplay is fascinating, and I was particularly engaged during my time with the game.

Features

Even though the list of bonus features is relatively small for the Wicked Games slot, I had plenty of fun with it. The features are familiar enough with other free spin casino games, which is why I felt it was easy for beginners to engage with it.

Transcending Free Spins

Upon landing three or more scatters across a reel, players can get a wide range of free spins. While three scatters will award you eight free spins, four scatters unlock 10 free spins, and five scatters award 12 free spins.

During this feature, the multiplier continues to boost and applies to the overall win at the end of the round. What makes this feature highly lucrative is that you can get more free spins upon landing more scatters.

• 1 Scatter – 1 Free spin
• 2 Scatters – 2 Free spins
• 3 Scatters – 4 Free spins
• 4 Scatters – 8 Free spins
• 5 Scatters – 12 Free spins

I had a lot of fun with this symbol and even enjoyed a couple of big wins, which further made my experience even more eventful.

Ante Bet

For 1.5x the bet, players can trigger Ante Bet, which makes every spin twice as likely to roll down scatters, thus making the free spins round more likely. Similarly, you can get the FS round guaranteed with the Buy Bonus, which can be purchased for 70x the bet.