Return to the Feature Free Play in Demo Mode by Habanero

Return to the Feature review

Theme and Storyline

This slot is themed around a futuristic world, with off-brand nods to the Back to the Future franchise.

Players will slap on their reflective helmets, grab a cassette tape and jam in a city that is somehow both '80s and fantasy futuristic. With emblematic symbols that bring to mind the epic adventure of Marty Macfly, players will get everything they need to traverse the decades.

Players in the mood for this game’s bright aesthetic and '80s mood will have fun trying their hand at this sci-fi adventure.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

The soundtrack has an '80s feel punctuated with electronic beeps that will bring to mind a video game. The reels spin with satisfying whooshing sounds that will make players feel like they are taking off in a time machine.

The animation of this game is clearly inspired by the aesthetics of the Back to the Future franchise. Stylish cars, high-top sneakers, and walkmans all feel straight out of the world of Back to the Future. The theme in particular seems to reference the second installment of the trilogy in which the characters visit an '80s vision of the year 2015.

The backdrop of the game is a shimmering city against a golden sunset. The skyscrapers are packed with tiny windows that flash with light like an old-fashioned arcade game. The bay in front of the city is fuschia pink for a sci-fi effect.

Overall, the vivid hues of the animation and whimsical soundtrack create a kitschy world that is simultaneously retro and futuristic.

Gameplay

Return to the Feature is a five reel, three row slot.

This game uses the Any Way Wins system, meaning that wins are awarded for matching symbols in adjacent reels from left to right.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Wild symbol substitutes for all regular symbols, excluding the Scatter symbol, the Money symbol, and the Rewind symbol.

The Scatter symbol pays out anywhere and appears only while in the base game.

Players will be awarded 10 free spins when they land 3 Scatter symbols. If they land 4 Scatter symbols, they receive 20 free spins, and in case of 5 Scatter symbols, 100 free spins will be awarded.

The Free Spins feature cannot be retriggered and is played at the bet of the game that triggered the feature.

Players have the option to buy directly into the Free Spins feature.

The Money symbol only appears while in the base game. When 1 or 2 Money symbols land, players will be awarded a prize as displayed on the symbol in the form of a multiplier.

Landing 3 or more Money symbols triggers the Money Respin Feature. The feature will begin with 4 spins and all symbols except the Money symbol being removed from the reels. At least one Money symbol landing during the feature resets the re-spins to 4.

The Money Respins feature ends when players run out of spins or if the Money symbols on the reels reach 15. All wins during the feature are multiplied by x10 if the feature ends with 15 Money symbols.

The Rewind symbol pays out anywhere and only appears in the base game.

The Rewind feature is triggered when players land 3, 4 or 5 Rewind symbols. This means that one of three Free Games features will begin.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

The return to player of this game is 96.68%, above our average yardstick of roughly 96%.

The range of bets on the site we tested ran from a minimum bet per spin of $/£/€0.25 up to a maximum of $/£/€500 per spin.

The volatility of this game 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 future-themed slot.

The combination of the attractive volatility and ample RTP makes this game a good pick for strategy-minded players.

The off-brand Back to the Future theme probably won’t be that satisfying to diehard fans, but the colourful animation and lively music make the frontend of this slot engaging.

The plethora of bonuses will keep players on their toes, though the numerous options may sometimes be a little confusing.

Overall, this is a slot worth giving a try, even if only for the high volatility.