Achilles

Swedish software game developer Yggdrasil Gaming is back with a bang. The new online slot game Achilles might just be the ultimate online slot game that trumps every other game in this developer’s games portfolio.

Based on the epic story of Troy, this game takes on a more comical atmosphere that is guaranteed a few smiles and laughs. You are invited to join one of the greatest heroes of Ancient Greece in the Trojan War.

Along the way, you will pick up special features and modifiers to make it worth your while. Through your exceptional skill and leadership capabilities, you will be able to defeat the enemies and scoop up wins along the way.

It is an interesting story that will keep you pinned to your seat. As you play along, you also have the chance to scoop up to 5,248x your wager.

The game is visually stunning, but what makes this game thrive is its massive range of features which we will dive into a little further on. The game follows a playful recreation of this historic event. The characters also appear in humorous ways giving this game a more playful and fun factor.

The lowest paying symbols in this game are the card suits, while the higher paying symbols entail the characters with variously coloured backgrounds.

Achilles himself acts as this game’s wild. Additionally, you can also land the Trojan horse symbol and a golden shield which acts as the game’s scatter symbol.

Set across 5 reels and three rows, this game comes with 20 active paylines. The RTP stands at a somewhat slightly lower-than-average 95.90%.

Short facts

• Developer: Yggdrasil Gaming
• RTP: 95.90%
• Volatility/Variance: Medium to High
• Layout: 5 x 4
• Paylines: 20
• Bonus features: Wild symbols, Achilles, Skinny Green Soldier, Helen, Agamemnon, Trojan Horse, Empire, Achilles Free Spins, Bonus Buy and bonus rounds.
• Bets: £0.20 to 80
• Max wins (coins): 5,248x your stake

Achilles jackpots

This online slot game does not come with any Achilles jackpot prizes attached. You have the chance to win a maximum of 5,248x your wager though.

Achilles free spins

Land a scatter symbol on reels 1, 3 and 5 to kick start the Bonus rounds feature. This game works a little differently from others.

Depending on the scatter symbol that lands on the fifth reel, it will determine, which bonus round you will activate. There are three features, namely The Empire, the Trojan Horse and the Achilles Free Spins feature.

If you land the Achilles Free Spins feature, you are immediately welcomed with 10 free spins. You also land a considerable number of wilds during this round as well. The wilds can land on reels 1 to 4 and when they do, they will lock into place for 4 spins creating many more winning combinations.

Furthermore, each time you land a +1 special symbol on reel 5, you will receive 1 extra spin.

Achilles bonus features

As you have gathered by now, this online slot game is not short of features. These include:

Wild Symbol

The main aim of the Wild symbol is to help you create winning combinations by substituting for any other symbols with the exception of the Trojan horse and scatter symbols.

Achilles

This randomly-activated feature awards you with 1 of 6 shields. These shields help trigger the bonus round and award you with a 5 of a kind winning combination.

Agamemnon

Similarly, the Agamemnon feature is randomly triggered. When it is triggered, at least one reel will fill up with wild symbols.

Skinny Greek Soldier

This feature randomly adds a number of mystery symbols anywhere on the reels. These are also closely associated with multipliers and will reveal the same symbol.

Helen

Once again, this is a randomly activated feature and will crop up in a supersized manner. It may turn up as a 2×2 or 3×3 on the reels.

Bonus Rounds

As explained earlier, the Bonus Rounds entail no less than three different features. One is the free spins bonus round, while the others are as follows:

• Trojan Horse: When this bonus round is triggered, a group of Green soldiers will turn up. They will then enter the Trojan Horse. Every time a soldier enters the horse, you will receive an instant cash prize.
• The Empire: You are immediately presented with a world map, where your mission is to click on a selected country of your choice. Your Greek soldiers will follow orders and conquer the chosen country. If they do succeed, you will immediately receive an instant cash prize. This keeps on going until you fail in your conquest.

Achilles RTP

The Achilles RTP stands at an average of 95.90%. This game enjoys medium to high volatility.

Verdict

Achilles was one of those rare characters that were fuelled by adrenaline-filled adventures that made up the majority of his life. This online slot game gives us a small glimpse into this. The many features available provide you with an epic yet entertaining time.

You don’t have to wait for the free spins bonus round to enjoy these features. Even during the base game, these features can be randomly activated bringing with them many thrills.

It is a slot game that does not disappoint. Its playful nature makes this game a highly fun and entertaining one. Even so, the many features on offer can also pave the way for some great wins.

The Achilles RTP could have been slightly higher, but the uniqueness of this game makes us close an eye to it.

Overall, if you are looking for a fun game with all the bells and whistles, this may be it.