Release the Kraken 2 review
Theme and Storyline
Release the Kraken 2 is themed around an
underwater world inhabited by strange and 8️⃣ adorable creatures.
Players will plunge into
the salty depths of the ocean where they’ll meet sharks, puffer fish, and, of course,
8️⃣ the Kraken. In this magical realm, players will need to keep their wits about them if
they ever want to 8️⃣ reach the surface again.
Win in the base game
Graphics, Sounds and
Animations
The haunting soundtrack is filled with dramatic notes and the 8️⃣ gentle sounds
of water bubbling. This adds to the immersive underwater atmosphere.
On the reels,
players will spot sassy eels, grinning 8️⃣ bioluminescent fish, and the titular Kraken with
his many arms and a fierce gaze. Each character is animated in a 8️⃣ colorful cartoon
style, making for a lighthearted aesthetic.
Colorful letters and a gold-gilded Kraken
also make an appearance among the symbols, 8️⃣ ensuring that the reels are
eye-catching.
Beyond the reels, a beautiful underwater scene is visible, with fish
darting by and bubbles 8️⃣ slowly floating upwards. Players will feel like explorers in the
alien world of the deep ocean. A mermaid would have 8️⃣ been an intriguing addition to the
fantasy of Release the Kraken 2.
Together, the music and graphics create a cheerful
realm 8️⃣ of fish and monsters.
Big win in the Release the Kraken slot
Gameplay
Release the
Kraken 2 is a five-reel, four-row slot. During 8️⃣ the base game there are a total of 20
win lines, however, this increases to a total of 40 win 8️⃣ lines during the Free Spins
bonus.
The maximum win possible in Release the Kraken 2 is 5,000x the player’s total
bet.
If 8️⃣ players choose, they can select the Ante Bet option to increase their bet, and
naturally increase their chances of being 8️⃣ awarded the Free Spins Bonus.
Players can
also buy into the Free Spins Bonus by selecting the Buy Feature option.
Gameplay
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Wilds, 8️⃣ Bonuses and Free Spins
The Wild symbol substitutes for all symbols except
the Bonus symbol.
The Wild Respin feature is triggered when 8️⃣ players land at least 4
Wild symbols. Then, these Wild symbols jump around the reels as the reels respin. If
8️⃣ players land additional Wilds, players are awarded an additional respin.
The Shifting
Stacked Wilds feature occurs when the Shifting Stacked Wild 8️⃣ symbol appears on the
reels. This stacked symbol always nudges to become fully visible, with the associated
multiplier increasing by 8️⃣ each nudge.
The Guaranteed Win feature occurs randomly on any
spin that lacks a winning combination. The Kraken will appear on 8️⃣ the reels and ensure a
win takes place.
If players land 3 Bonus symbols, the Free Spins feature begins. Prior
to 8️⃣ the beginning of the Free Spins feature, players may choose to play a bonus game to
win a combination of 8️⃣ free spins and a particular multiplier. If a higher number of
Bonus symbols triggered the feature, then a higher number 8️⃣ of free spins as well as
higher multipliers will be possible.
During the Free Spins feature, Wild symbols remain
on the 8️⃣ reels, moving to different positions for each spin.
3 Bonus symbols award the
lowest combination of Free spins amount and Multiplier 8️⃣ for the bonus game
Bet Sizes,
RTP and Variance
The return to player of this game is 96.50%, nicely above our
yardstick 8️⃣ for average of roughly 96%.
The range of bets on the site we tested ran from
a minimum bet per spin 8️⃣ ofR$/£/€0.20 up to a maximum ofR$/£/€100 per spin.
The
volatility of Release the Kraken 2 is high, which makes it a 8️⃣ good match for our
preferred slot machine strategies. Our slot strategies target the highest possible
volatility.
Full paytable for the Release 8️⃣ the Kraken 2 slot machine
Conclusion
We
recommend this high RTP, high volatility ocean-themed slot.
With an impressive RTP and
robust volatility, Release 8️⃣ the Kraken 2 is an excellent selection for
mathematically-inclined players.
The diverse range of bonuses keeps the gameplay
particularly fun and 8️⃣ engaging as well.
