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When it comes to the variety of games, perhaps no other software developer in the industry is as diverse as London-based producer iSoftBet. Cloud Tales is a perfect example of this — the gameplay designer, visual team, and theme creators all appeared to work independently on this new video slot, only to come together at the last moment. The result is an incredibly wild slot that will keep you coming back for more.
Instead of releasing another officially licensed title or a game with a popular slot theme, the game team’s objective here seems to have been simply to create a slot that was as appealing and entertaining as possible, without strict constraints on design. What emerges from this approach may be one of the most eccentric game themes ever seen, but it results in a highly engaging and enjoyable slot machine, whether despite or because of its unorthodox nature, depending on your perspective.
If you are intrigued by the concept of floating mushroom islands in the sky, underwater bubbles, quirky animated characters, and stunning graphics, then this game is right up your alley. It almost feels more like a video game than a slot machine, and the social media gaming influence is unmistakable. This game was designed for play and enjoyment, and the 9 paylines on this 5×3 slot structure complement that, making it easy to understand, allowing you to relax and enjoy the spectacle.
Theme
Theme? What theme! I don’t know what kind of inspiration the designers at iSoftbet draw from, but count me in if it leads to such creativity. As you might expect from the title, Cloud Tales is set in a psychedelic sky filled with clouds, complete with floating mushroom islands — because that’s a common sight in the clouds, right? Whether crazy or not, the visuals are beautifully crafted and a joy to behold.
The transparent reels are a perfect match for this game, preventing the background from being obscured. Created entirely in HTML5, the game displays flawlessly across all devices, from web browsers to mobile tablets. With the advancements in this new format, I doubt we will see many flash games around for much longer. I appreciate the transparent start spin button for easy touchscreen use.
I do have a slight issue with game designers who still use playing card symbols for low-value icons, especially in a game like this where so much effort has been put into other aspects. While they have been given some unique twists with vibrant colors and unconventional shapes, I would have preferred to see completely unique symbols in their place.
Where the game makes up for this shortfall is with the four high-paying animal characters, whose identities are open to interpretation. The top earner appears to be a bright blue creature, followed by a pink alien dog, a baby dragon, and a rainbow-colored worm. Each of them features individual animated actions when part of a winning combination on a reel, accompanied by charming sound effects.
Gameplay & Features
All show and no substance? Not in the slightest! Cloud Tales breaks away from traditional gameplay conventions with the same boldness it takes in defying standard thematic requirements. The 9 fixed paylines make the gameplay straightforward, and I believe that the absence of a complex 1024 ways to win structure actually enhances this game significantly — constantly deciphering the payline arrangement would detract from the entertainment value.
The bonus features in the game are also quite unconventional. There are no traditional pick-and-win bonus rounds or free spins; instead, all the action is concentrated in a rich base game teeming with diverse wild symbols. In a gaming landscape increasingly focused on elaborate bonus rounds at the expense of base game experiences, this marks a refreshing change.
The wild symbols can appear in several unique forms within the game. In addition to appearing as a standard fixed wild icon on any reel, they can also manifest as a bubbled wild word hatched from an egg, potentially becoming stacked. Stacked wilds trigger reel re-spins, with additional stacked wild eggs adding more re-spins, leading to significant payouts across the reels.
The wild-spawning eggs can apply multipliers to the wilds and offer individual multipliers as bonus rewards. Wilds hatching from eggs can transform into wandering wilds, converting other symbols into wilds. If a special symbol switch icon emerges from an egg, all symbols on the reel are shuffled to secure a better win, complete with a x4 multiplier.
Last but certainly not least in the base game feature extravaganza is the mushroom island wild. Acting as an entire stacked wild reel, this feature not only generates additional wilds but also produces floating bubbles that move across other reels, transforming existing symbols into wilds.
Specific details are still under wraps, but a jackpot is unlikely to be offered. The maximum win will likely be a 1000x coin win from landing five ewok symbols. Expect a generous betting range to keep things engaging on the monetary side of this slot game.
Summary
Making a complete turnaround in any industry requires courage, and iSoftBet may have succeeded with this game. While it may not appeal to players seeking big progressive jackpots or free spins, at worst, this may be a niche game for casual players. At its best, however, this game could inspire other developers to revamp their own base game rounds instead of neglecting them in pursuit of more elaborate bonus features. Personally, we are extremely pleased with this title, feeling like we’re on cloud nine.
