Manimals

If online slots are any indication, the future seems rather grim. Instead of envisioning a utopian world where humanity has triumphed over all its challenges, we're often presented with dystopian nightmares. Enter Stakelogic's slot, Manimals, yet another example of this trend.

In the world of Manimals, humanity has vanished, replaced by a new breed of beings – animal-human hybrids created through genetic engineering and led by a mysterious entity named Tigarius. Players find themselves navigating through the gritty streets of this world, culminating in a showdown at the arena. The game's design resembles a noir cyberpunk setting, reminiscent of The Expendables, albeit populated by genetic monstrosities rather than action heroes.

Manimals offers players a potentially expansive game board with 5 reels capable of producing up to 32,768 ways to win. For those eager to bypass the base game, three feature buy options are available, with betting limits ranging from 20 cents to $/€100 per spin. With a medium-high volatility model and a default RTP of 96.01%, Manimals promises an intense gaming experience.

Winning combinations are formed from left to right, with ten regular paying symbols ranging from standard card ranks to genetically modified species. Wild symbols, appearing on all but the leftmost reel in the base game, substitute for regular symbols to aid in forming winning combinations.

Manimals features three distinct Reel Modifiers, each offering unique benefits:

1. Stacks: Top tier symbols replace multiple symbols on the reels, potentially creating Mega or Epic Stacks.
2. Quake: Low-value symbols are destroyed, and high-value symbols drop to the bottom of the reels, making way for new symbols.
3. Blaster Disaster: In the base game only, symbols highlighted by a grenade are destroyed and replaced with new symbols.

The Free Spins round, triggered by scatter symbols, awards 8 to 15 free spins depending on the number of scatters landed. During this round, wilds become sticky and persist until the end of the round. Free spins can also be purchased for a fee.

While Manimals may not reach the heights of dystopian classics like Nitropolis, it offers an engaging experience. The clever title and thematic elements add depth to the gameplay, while the abundance of ways to win and sticky wilds in the free spins round keep players engaged. Although some may wish for even wilder features, Manimals still delivers a thrilling glimpse into a futuristic world of genetic experimentation.

• Title: Manimals
• Developer: Stakelogic
• Reels: 5
• Rows: 4
• Paylines: 32,768
• RTP: 96.01%
• Max Win: 5,000x
• Volatility: High
• Min/Max Bet: 0.20/100
• Release Date: March 4, 2024