Crime Scene slot review (Netent)

Netent’s Crime Scene slot machine is quite a bit older as they released it back in 2012

We could call Crime Scene a prehistoric dinosaur for an online slot, but that wouldn’t do it justice.

Graphically, it’s not as magnificent as Netent’s newer slots such as Warlords: Crystals of Power and Wild Wild West, but Crime Scene certainly stands up to the test of time. The bonus game is super exciting and can earn you a lot of cash from time to time.

Crime Scene takes you to a murder scene, and it’s up to you to solve the crime. There are numerous clues such as a gun, bloodstained footsteps and mysterious suitcases. And whose overstated flashy sunglasses are these?

There’s plenty to discover, and this slot comes from an era when casino games developers still created themes in detail from A to Z. Unfortunately, we don’t see enough of that nowadays.

What are the payout rate and variance of Crime Scene?

The payout rate of 96.7% is more than alright. We estimate variance to be medium, mainly due to the Sticky Wilds in the base game. These can stay for several spins in a row and can lead to lovely cashouts, especially if you spin several sticky wilds close to each other.

Crime Scene gameplay and features

Crime Scene has 15 fixed paylines is set in a gloomy alleyway where shady things happen regularly. The Crime Scene symbols are all related to crime. Even the usual card symbols are chalked up on the street. We love Netent’s eye for detail.

The sticky wild in the form of a police badge plays a particular part. It can remain on the screen for up to 5 spins. You do pay for the spins, but extra wilds are always better than no wilds at all. Can you spin more sticky wilds close to each other during a few rounds? Then your credits can soar up in no time.

The minimum bet is $€ 0.15, and the maximum bet is $€ 150. In short, this slot should appeal to both the player with a more modest budget and the high roller.

The Crime Scene bonus feature – find the fingerprints and win extra money

Three or more scattered blue fingerprints activate the Crime Scene bonus round. This is not an ordinary free spins bonus, but a good old pick-em bonus. Choose from the boxes, and 1 of 4 outcomes will follow:

• A credit prize.
• A green checkmark: the lifesaver.
• A red cross: end of the bonus.
• A fingerprint: extra credits for each box you open.

If you manage to collect multiple fingerprints, you will receive additional credits for each box you open. The further you get, the richer you become. A super exciting bonus, mainly because you want to avoid that annoying red cross for as long as possible.

At the end of the bonus, you can choose from several envelopes. These contain credit prizes and a 2 x multiplier. So you can double your entire bonus winnings in one fell swoop!

Our verdict on the Crime Scene slot

We almost forgot how great this Netent slot is. In the base game, the Sticky Wilds keep the suspense up, and the pick-em bonus is incredible. Of course, sometimes it’s game over quickly, and you may be caught letting out some swear words. However, if you get far and also have a lifesaver in your pocket, grand rewards may be yours, especially if you pull out the double multiplier as well.

To sum up: Crime Scene is an older title, but it’s certainly still alive and kicking and, as far as we’re concerned, it will last for many years to come.

4 out of 5 stars

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