Reactoonz 2 slot review (Play’n GO)

 

Reactoonz 2: an excellent sequel to the immensely popular Reactoonz slot

Reactoonz was released in late 2017 and is undoubtedly one of the most popular Play’n GO slots.  It also marked the beginning of the grid slots era.

It was only a matter of time before a sequel would be released.

In the meantime, Play’n GO released many new and even better grid slots, including Gold Volcano, Honey Rush and Diamond Vortex, to name a few. Play’n GO is now, and rightfully so, the grid slot specialist.

In short, my expectations were more than high, when I found out that Reactoonz 2 would be released.

The critical question: is this an improvement on the first version?

My answer in four words: I’m moderately positive.

First of all, the maximum win is limited to 3,000x the bet

When it comes to the maximum win, it’s not an improvement. In fact, at Reactoonz, I’ve seen wins topping 4,000x.

At Reactoonz 2, the maximum win is limited to 3.000x the bet, which is a bit moderate, nowadays. Most new Play’n GO slots have a max win of 5,000x or even 10,000x. It’s a missed opportunity, as far as I’m concerned.

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Software: Play’n GO

Number of paylines: 7×7 cluster pays (grid) slot

RTP and variance: 96.2%, High variance

Maximum win: 3,000x the bet

Betting range: $€0.20 – $€100

Bonus features: Various types of (colossal) wilds

Casino Hipster verdict: In terms of gameplay, it’s an excellent successor to Reactoonz. But the mathematical model is somewhat disappointing.

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Reactoonz slot – Gameplay and Features

It’s a Cluster Pays slot (grid slot) with a playing field of 7×7. So there is room for 49 symbols.

There are eight symbols: four one-eyed and four two-eyed space creatures. The creatures with two eyes are the high-paying symbols, and with one eye are the low-paying symbols.

You get a winning combo if you spin a cluster of at least five equal and adjacent symbols. As soon as you get a winning combo, you’re awarded a free re-spin in which winning symbols make way for new symbols, according to the Avalanche (Tumbling or Cascading) mechanism.

The Fluctometer and the Quantum Meter

You see the Fluctometer on the top right-hand side. You get to fill it when you make winning combos. As soon as the meter is full, it gets you 1 to 3 Electric Wilds.

The Electric Wilds replace all symbols and remove all intermediate symbols, so you get another free re-spin. But, besides, you also fill the other meter (the Quantum meter).

Each removed symbol is good for one extra point (charge). If you have 55, 85, 110, or 135 points respectively, you progress to level 1, 2, 3, or 4.

• At Level 1, you get four Energoon wilds.
• At Level 2, you get a 2×2 Energoon game.
• At Level 3, you get a brutal 3×3 Gargoon game.
• At Level 4, the real party starts! Winning combos are multiplied by 2, and you also get Gargantoon Wilds.

At the next re-spin, the 3×3 Gargantoon, coverts into two 2×2 Gargantoon wilds. And afterwards, these convert into as many as nine 1×1 Gargantoon wilds. In short, it’s a party you can enjoy for a long time!

There is no free spins bonus round needed, thanks to the tremendous main game

Just like Reactoonz, you don’t have a free spins feature. But, to be honest, it would not make sense, given the enormous amount of fireworks and potential in the main game.

Payout percentage (RTP)

Reactoonz’s default payout percentage is 96.2%,  which is slightly lower than its predecessor (96.51%).

As with all Play’n GO slots, even the best online casinos, see an opportunity to make extra money by offering the same game at lower rates. Always check the game rules!

Reactoonz slot – the variance (volatility) is high.

The variance of Reactoonz 2 is (according to Play’n GO ) “high.” It’s certainly not “very high” or “extremely high.”

A missed opportunity, as far as I’m concerned, as it adds little, compared to Reactoonz.

Pros and Cons

Advantages:

• The arsenal of features is definitely an improvement.
• There is, still, enough potential for some massive (but not insane) wins.

Disadvantages:

• The mathematical model is no improvement: the win potential is less, and even the RTP is lower.

So, who’ll like the slot? And who won’t?

Players who love Reactoonz will have a go at this one.

Players who don’t like grid slots will skip this slot. Even though this slot is pretty volatile, I’d have preferred to see a more brutal slot. Now it feels like more of the same.

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