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Wild Wild West: The Great Train Heist Slots
An impressive game with an impressive title – the most recent slot game from European slot leaders NetEnt, and it’s a huge hit here at the office. We have a strong affinity for a good wild west slot here, and we know that the team at Net Entertainment are enthusiasts of the genre as well; their Dead or Alive slot is one of the most played during break times here (strictly during breaks, we assure you).
Similar to the DOA slot, and stepping away from the recent massive success of the 50-line Theme Park slot game, Wild Wild West follows a relatively simple 10-pay line format. Despite this, the slot is far from basic – it’s user-friendly yet rich in features. It boasts impressive graphics, sound effects, new animations, and a range of bonus features to ensure both solid gameplay and entertainment.
If you’ve ever dreamt of robbing a steam train in the wild west, NetEnt has attempted to bring that fantasy to virtual life for you. Grab your six-shooters, saddle up, and join the gang to raid train number 7 and its valuable cargo!
Theme
Wild Wild West targets millennials and video gamers, evident in the intro script, bonus round animations, and winning sequences all styled like a comic book, reminiscent of Jonah Hex or the Red Dead Redemption games. This isn’t a criticism, as both styles resonate with modern western fan bases, and Wild Wild West aligns perfectly with that vibe.
The attention to detail is remarkable, featuring a Johnny Cash-style musical rhythm during the base game and a more Ennio Morricone-themed anticipation build-up for the bonus rounds. Even the spin button mimics a revolver barrel with an authentic spinning Russian roulette sound effect! These meticulous touches place NetEnt way ahead of many competitors in terms of game design; the themes are incredibly immersive.
The high-paying icons are represented by the four train-robbing gang members with rewards of 500x to 200x, while the low-paying icons are the standard playing card symbols. Though these symbols are crafted to fit the theme, one might question why not use four unique icons instead?
Game Setup & Features
With fixed pay-lines, players simply need to select a coin value and bet level before spinning. The game offers a spacebar-activated spin option, graphics controls, and an auto-spin button for a more relaxed gaming experience. The minimum bet is 0.10 credits, while the maximum is 100 credits, catering to both casual players and high rollers. The generous RTP, typical of NetEnt slots, remains strong here at nearly 97%.
One feature worth avoiding is the quick spin option, as this game already features some of the fastest reels among NetEnt slots. It’s swift enough and doesn’t require further acceleration. Interestingly, the game seems to play a bit slower but more smoothly on the mobile version than on desktop.
On the feature front, landing three golden train safes triggers an instant click-to-win feature offering between x5 and x50 your stake, a nice secondary bonus. However, the real excitement lies in landing the number 7 train, where 3, 4, or 5 train scatters grant 10, 20, or 30 free spins respectively. These free spins also offer an uncapped retrigger, potentially leading to those coveted endless bonus rounds players envy!
In addition to regular wild symbols in the base game, there are four different types of wilds to aim for in the free spins round – determined by a wheel of fortune random pick. The selected wilds, including regular fixed wilds, expanded wilds, multiplying wilds, or spreading wilds, remain active throughout the round, regardless of re-triggers. Each wild symbol carries its own value, paying out the same reward as the highest-paying gang symbol with 500x for landing all five, resembling a jackpot win on the slot.
Summary
This new online slot game is a must-play and, at least for now, one of the top new slots of 2016. We were thrilled to try it out, and we’re confident you’ll enjoy it as well. It’s challenging to assess the game’s variance without extended gameplay, but if the balance is right, this innovative western-themed game could easily become legendary. With both free-to-play and real money versions available, there’s no reason not to give these reels a spin.
