Sword of Ares: Review and Theme:
According to Pragmatic Play, Sword of Ares is the sequel to the popular slots game Gates of Olympus. As a player of Gates of Olympus will notice that Pragmatic Play has kept some elements the same while modifying others. The changes are not categorically better or worse; consequently, some things may fit better, while others may grate. Rather than simply having multiplier symbols appear on the board at random, the challenge of having to collect symbols to unlock them adds a sense of direction and purpose to the game. It was difficult to determine whether collecting winning symbols, as opposed to accumulating random multiplier symbols as in Gates of Olympus, was superior, inferior, or simply different. For the curious to form a strong opinion on this method, it may be necessary to try it for themselves.
Ares is the slot's primary protagonist; he appears next to the reels. According to Greek mythology, Ares is the god of war. He is also the offspring of Zeus and Hera. Once you begin to spin, you will collide with him multiple times.
Due to the Hellenic references and the way multiplier values can be accumulated, the bonus game resembled 300 Shields Mighty Ways in some respects. In this game, multipliers reset between spins, whereas in Light & Wonder's game, they are more persistent. Conversely, Sword of Ares's intermediate values can be quite high, so it all comes down to swings, roundabouts, and individual taste. However, this strategy is effective, as Pragmatic Play has increased the maximum win to 10,000 times the wager. To reach that level, you'll need to collect symbols in a frantic, tumbling fashion.
It provides up to fifteen free spins with variable multipliers and a Cluster Engine. Don't overlook the Multiplier Collection feature.
Game Features:
Multiplier Collection, Free Spin, Bombs, Tumble Features
Bombs - Four types of Bomb symbols appear on each reel during the base game and free spins. When a Bomb is activated, it remains on-screen until there are no more scatter wins. Then they explode, removing all symbols in a horizontal, vertical, cross, or X formation from the board. The multipliers collect the removed symbols, while new symbols descend from above. Bombs can only detonate in the base game if at least one tumble has occurred.
Multiplier Collection Feature- The multipliers in the Sword of Ares operate differently than they did in previous sets. A meter above the reels displays three multiplier values during the base game and six multiplier values during free spins. These multiplier values are locked at the beginning of each new spin. Following each spin, the number of winning or exploding symbols is tallied. At predetermined collection points, multipliers become available. After a tumble sequence, the total winnings are multiplied by the highest unlocked multiplier. This could apply to the base game:
· First multiplier – could be x2, x3, or x4, unlocked when 20 symbols are collected.
· Second multiplier – could be x5, x6, x7, or x8, unlocked when 50 symbols are collected.
· Third multiplier – could be x9, x10, x11, x12, x13, x14, or x15, unlocked when 100 symbols are collected.
Tumble Feature - The Tumble Reel feature is activated when a winning combination contains a cluster of symbols. Throughout the Tumble Reel feature, winning symbols are eliminated from the grid. New symbols replace them, allowing for consecutive spins and multiple wins.
Free Spins - When four or more Scatters appear on the grid in the base game, you will receive 15 Free Spins. This is how the Multiplier Meter appears:
First Multiplier unlocks 15 symbols with values from 2x, 3x, or 4x
The second Multiplier unlocks 27 symbols with values of 5x, 6x, 7x, or 8x.
The third Multiplier unlocks 39 symbols with values of up to 15x.
Fourth Multiplier unlocks up to 55 symbols with a max multiplier of 25x.
The Fifth Multiplier unlocks 85 symbols for multiplier wins of up to 50x.
The Sixth and final Multiplier unlocks 235 symbols with a mammoth multiplier of 500x.
Summary
Pragmatic Play's Sword of Ares is an action-packed slot game set in the world of ancient Greek mythology. The game features stunning graphics, immersive sound effects, and exciting features such as Multipliers, Scatter Symbols, Free Spins, and the unique Tumble Reel feature. It provides up to fifteen free spins with variable multipliers and Cluster Engine support. Bombs can only detonate in the base game if at least one tumbling victory has occurred during the reels. The Tumble Reel feature is activated when a winning combination contains a cluster of symbols.
Winning symbols are eliminated from the grid allowing for consecutive spins and multiple wins. The Multiplier Meter unlocks 15 symbols with values from 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, or 8x.
