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Pandemic Rising slot review

Theme and Storyline

Pandemic Rising is themed around an apocalyptic global pandemic.

Players will wander the abandoned streets of a city, searching for clues about a devastating pandemic. With the help of a scientist and a particularly intelligent chimp, they might find the answers they need to save the world.

This slot is a good fit for players who enjoy dystopian and post-apocalyptic themes.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The soundtrack of Pandemic Rising uses an angelic choir and bells to create a solemn atmosphere. Wins are celebrated with chimes and steady drumbeats, adding to the excitement of the moment.

On the reels, players will meet a whole cast of characters, all animated in a realistic style. A smiling medic, a cigarette-smoking freedom fighter, and a beautiful woman in a hazard suit are all among the crew.

A scientist also appears, holding up a document with the word "Conspiracy" printed on it, and a thoughtful chimpanzee looks out at players as if he knows all the answers. The most compelling symbol is the deadly virus itself, its spiky body animated in vibrant hues.

Lower-paying symbols are represented by letters and numbers crafted from colorful metal. The reels themselves are framed in machinery with a biohazard symbol as an accent.

Behind the reels, players will see a cityscape and a deep orange and yellow sunset in the background. The city seems oddly quiet, as if many of the occupants have already succumbed to the deadly illness.

Overall, the soundtrack and animation of Pandemic Rising create an immersive dystopian world.

Gameplay

Pandemic Rising is a five-reel, four-row slot, with 40 win lines.

The maximum win for this slot is 14,000x the player's total bet.

If players wish, they can select a bet multiplier that may change the way the game behaves. The Super Spin bet multiplier of 200x guarantees that at least 1 Wild symbol will land with a random multiplier each spin. A bet multiplier of 80x will result in naturally higher odds of triggering the Free Spins feature. Finally, a bet multiplier of 20x will result in normal play.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except the Bonus symbol and the Virus symbol.

Whenever the Wild symbol lands, it will have an associated multiplier between 1x and 10x that will be applied to any wins it helps to form.

If multiple Wilds are part of the same win, their multipliers are added together before being applied to the win.

The Free Spins feature is triggered when players land at least 3 Bonus symbols. The feature begins with 8 free spins.

Throughout the Free Spins feature, any Wild symbols that land on the reels will stay in place for the duration of the feature.

There is also a general multiplier that is applied to every win that occurs during the Free Spins feature. The multiplier starts at 1x and increases when players collect Virus symbols. The Virus symbol appears only during the Free Spins feature.

Virus symbols are represented in a meter as they are collected, with every third Virus symbol changing the general multiplier to the next level up and awarding an additional free spin. The maximum possible multiplier is 100x.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96.51%, nicely above our yardstick for an average of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.20 up to a maximum of $/£/€240.00 per spin.

High volatility makes Pandemic Rising a great match for our preferred slot machine strategies. We suggest a strategy of targeting the highest possible volatility when choosing slots.

Conclusion

We recommend this high RTP, high volatility dystopian pandemic-themed slot.

With its engrossing theme and impressive RTP, players will be easily drawn into the world of Pandemic Rising. The variety of bonus features also ensures that players will remain engaged.

In addition to this, mathematically minded players will enjoy this slot's robust volatility.