Wrath of Zeus Slots
They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, but with a name like Wrath of Zeus, you have a pretty solid idea of what this game is about. It may sound powerful, but can it live up to the hype the name suggests? Other than the theme, is there anything else that makes this game special? Those questions and more will be answered as we dissect this slot game and find out what it’s all about.
Lighting Up The Screen
Despite having the power of Zeus to back it, this game does not match the same power and richness you would expect from a game about the king of Greek gods. The background is a calming idea of what Olympus might look like, with ancient decaying columns strewn around the clouds. This game’s graphics will grow on you while you play. At first glance, they seem a little cheap for a game about the almighty Zeus, but upon closer inspection, they are quite detailed.
Wrath of Zeus chooses to replace the traditional trading card symbols with Greek letters wrapped in lighting. You will also find a broken vase, the pillars of Olympus, a harp, a throne, and a coin to round out regular symbols. The artistic style of this game is interesting because a quick glance makes it seem a little rudimentary, but as you continue to look at these symbols, you notice little details start to come forward. This is a secret benefit to a game where you spend a lot of time looking at the same symbols over and over.
Music plays a significant part in these games because there is a lot of repetitive play, so if the music is repetitive the game can get on your nerves quickly. The music in this game is so calm that you can almost block it out completely. However, if it does sneak into your brain it has a calming vibe that will likely make the game more enjoyable. The sound effects are negligible, and most people will ignore them, making the audio portion of this game perfectly non-descript.
The Power Of Zeus
The Wrath of Zeus doesn’t have a stable of distinct bonus features like many other online slots, but the one it does offer is glorious. There is a bonus symbol that you can easily pick out because it is a hand holding a lightning bolt with the word “bonus” written over it. Unlike most other slot games that have multiple features that can be triggered by different scenarios, this game has a single scenario that unlocks multiple features. Rest assured, with only ten pay lines, your chances of hitting at least one bonus are pretty good.
You unlock the bonus round if you hit three or more bonus symbols in a single spin. No matter how many bonus symbols you hit, you always get ten free spins, but the number of bonus symbols does affect how many features you get with those spins. A few bonus features you can expect to unlock are 2x - 4x multipliers, five additional spins, turning standard symbols into wilds, and a rare 200x multiplier. The 200x multiplier can touch off one more “ultra spin” bonus feature that turns every space into a wild, unlocks all the bonuses, and gives you one more free spin.
Olympus or Olym-Pass?
With three rows of five reels and medium volatility, this is a game you must try. Even Wrath of Zeus's perceived faults are benefits, as there is only a single way to unlock all the bonuses. Having the single bonus trigger allows you to enjoy the game without constantly spinning your wheels, looking for ways to increase your wins. The theme is cool, and Dragon Gaming has done everything it can to make this an even-keel game, from the sound effects to animation. It isn’t the most exciting slot game you’ll ever play, but Wrath of Zeus may become one of your go-to favorites.