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Release the Kraken 2 review

Theme and Storyline

Release the Kraken 2 is themed around an underwater world inhabited by strange and adorable creatures.

Players will plunge into the salty depths of the ocean where they’ll meet sharks, puffer fish, and, of course, the Kraken. In this magical realm, players will need to keep their wits about them if they ever want to reach the surface again.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The haunting soundtrack is filled with dramatic notes and the gentle sounds of water bubbling. This adds to the immersive underwater atmosphere.

On the reels, players will spot sassy eels, grinning bioluminescent fish, and the titular Kraken with his many arms and a fierce gaze. Each character is animated in a colorful cartoon style, making for a lighthearted aesthetic.

Colorful letters and a gold-gilded Kraken also make an appearance among the symbols, ensuring that the reels are eye-catching.

Beyond the reels, a beautiful underwater scene is visible, with fish darting by and bubbles slowly floating upwards. Players will feel like explorers in the alien world of the deep ocean. A mermaid would have been an intriguing addition to the fantasy of Release the Kraken 2.

Together, the music and graphics create a cheerful realm of fish and monsters.

Gameplay

Release the Kraken 2 is a five-reel, four-row slot. During the base game there are a total of 20 win lines, however, this increases to a total of 40 win lines during the Free Spins bonus.

The maximum win possible in Release the Kraken 2 is 5,000x the player’s total bet.

If players choose, they can select the Ante Bet option to increase their bet, and naturally increase their chances of being awarded the Free Spins Bonus.

Players can also buy into the Free Spins Bonus by selecting the Buy Feature option.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

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

The Wild Respin feature is triggered when players land at least 4 Wild symbols. Then, these Wild symbols jump around the reels as the reels respin. If players land additional Wilds, players are awarded an additional respin.

The Shifting Stacked Wilds feature occurs when the Shifting Stacked Wild symbol appears on the reels. This stacked symbol always nudges to become fully visible, with the associated multiplier increasing by each nudge.

The Guaranteed Win feature occurs randomly on any spin that lacks a winning combination. The Kraken will appear on the reels and ensure a win takes place.

If players land 3 Bonus symbols, the Free Spins feature begins. Prior to the beginning of the Free Spins feature, players may choose to play a bonus game to win a combination of free spins and a particular multiplier. If a higher number of Bonus symbols triggered the feature, then a higher number of free spins as well as higher multipliers will be possible.

During the Free Spins feature, Wild symbols remain on the reels, moving to different positions for each spin.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96.50%, nicely above our yardstick for 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 $/£/€100 per spin.

The volatility of Release the Kraken 2 is high, which makes it a good match for our preferred slot machine strategies. Our slot strategies target the highest possible volatility.

Conclusion

We recommend this high RTP, high volatility ocean-themed slot.

With an impressive RTP and robust volatility, Release the Kraken 2 is an excellent selection for mathematically-inclined players.

The diverse range of bonuses keeps the gameplay particularly fun and engaging as well.