AURORA BEAST HUNTER SLOT DETAILS
Just For The Win, a long-time Microgaming partner, has a diverse range of games in its portfolio. While we enjoy games like Goldwyn’s Fairies and Deco Diamonds, we found Rainbrew and Side Winder to be strange! Aurora Beast Hunter is another slot that is likely to divide opinion, partially due to the game’s off-kilter reel set, but also due to the retro-sci-fi extraterrestrial concept it employs. This one has a lot of old-school video game vibes to it, which we think is great, but we’re not sure everyone will grasp it. The abundance of features that appear throughout the main game and bonus round, like expanding and sticky wilds and a choice of volatility for your free spins, where wins of up to 5,000x are achievable, will appeal to the majority of players.
THE GAME, SYMBOLS, AND GRAPHICS
The plot of this slot revolves on a super-heroine named Aurora who must fight off some huge worms that look to be harming whatever planet she is on – which may be a desert in southern America or another otherworldly planet – who knows? Anyway, she’s a cross between Lara Croft and Lara Croft with a laser rifle, and she appears to be up to the challenge. There are five reels in all, with a pattern of 3, 4, 3, 4, 3 rows across them and 40 paylines active at all times.
The cards 9 through Ace represent the low value symbols, while different fighting weapons such as firearms, stars, and nunchucks represent the high value symbols. Aurora is the highest-paying premium, paying out 12.5 times for five on a payline. Wilds may also be found on the reels, and they can substitute for any other symbol. They also stack and stick to increase their chances of winning. Look for the truck scatters in the free spins round, which will activate the bonus if three or more appear at the same time.
RTP, VARIANCE, AND PAYOUTS FOR THE AURORA SLOT
This is a high-variance slot that will appeal to players that enjoy a high level of risk in their games. It implies that while your triumphs may be few and far between, they can be valuable and come in brief, pleasant spurts. So be prepared for that, and if you like a more leisurely pace, you might want to go elsewhere. The RTP is a respectable 96.27 percent, and spins begin at just $0.10.
FEATURES AND GAMEPLAY
Aurora is all about the wilds and free spins.
Wilds not only fulfill the fundamental role of substituting for other symbols to generate paylines, but they also come in stacks, sticky, or both! During the game, extra features like as random cash awards, random wilds added to the reels, and sticky wild stacks with re-spins can be applied at any time after a spin. The latter is particularly advantageous since it provides a free spin with one row that is completely wild.
Landing three or more truck scatters on reels 1, 3 and 5 activates the free spins round. There are three different bonus round types to select from, each with its own set of volatility and reel enhancements:
Sandstorm Free Spins — 12 low-variance spins with a 2,000x top payoff. Throughout the game, there are stacked wilds.
Danger Zone Free Spins – 8 free spins with random wilds added to the reels before each spin at a medium volatility. The maximum payoff is 3,000x.
The Sub Free Spins — 5 high-variance spins. In this round, sticky wild stacks appear and provide an additional spin when they land. The Sub has a top payout of 5,000x.
OUR OPINION
Aurora Beast Hunter, a slot from Just For The Win, appears to have the potential to be a long-term winner. The aesthetics may turn some people off at first, but the gameplay, particularly the free spins rounds, is exciting. It’s always helpful to have a range of variance options so you can tailor your bonus round expectations, and those who want high-risk action will be intrigued by The Sub. It’ll undoubtedly be a crazy voyage, so grab your laser rifle and prepare to burn some animals. Best of luck, and remember to bet wisely.
