Aurora Beast Hunter

Being chased by some giant worms through the desert is not exactly what most people would call fun, but when a gorgeous female-warrior named Aurora comes to the rescue the whole adventure becomes memorable. 

The game creators at Just For the Win did let their imaginations run wild in Aurora Beast Hunter, a video slot with a distinct 90s vibe and plenty of exciting special features to keep you entertained. 

Theme

The reels in Aurora Beast Hunter just spring from some holes in the ground, as Aurora fights giant worm creatures similar to those we have seen in the 1990s hit movie “Tremors”, starring Kevin Bacon. 

The symbols and animations remind me of the most successful comic books of that time period, while the soundtrack features a very catchy and powerful classic rock tune. Overall, the whole atmosphere of the game is energetic and thrilling, very well put together. 

Betting Options and Functions

The game has five reels but they are not set up in the usual way, we have a 3-4-3-4-3 configuration that features 40 paylines. Winning combinations are formed when you get three consecutive matching symbols on a line, starting with the leftmost reel. 

The minimum allowed bet is quite low, just 10 cents per spin, which should make the low-rollers happy. On the other end of the betting range we can go all the way up to 50 euros per spin, but you should remember that this is a high-volatility title. 

The theoretical return to player is just above average at 96.27%. 

Features

There’s a whole bunch of special features in this game, there are so many that the sheer number of them might confuse some players. In fact, it’s just like in the movie “Tremors” again, you never know where that giant worm might pop up. 

For instance, during the base game you can be hit at any time with a random cash prize, a random wild, or a sticky wild stack, depending on which version of the monster comes up.

The Monster Truck symbol is the Scatter and it’s extremely powerful as it can award you a very intense Free Spins round. Before actually getting to the free rolls, you will have to choose between three options: 

• Sandstorm - this gives you 12 free spins with low volatility, in which Expanding Wilds and Stack Wilds will give you cash prizes worth up to 2 times their usual value. With this choice you can win up to 2,000 times the stake. 

• Danger Zone - this choice gives you 8 free rolls with medium volatility, featuring between 1 and 5 Wilds scattered randomly across the board. The maximum possible prize with this option is 3,000 times your bet. 

• The Sub - this has just 5 free spins, but they have high volatility. On every spin, one of the reels is randomly selected to feature a Stacked Wild or an Expanding Wild, becoming a Sticky Wild Stack for the remainder of the round. With that Sticky Wild Stack you get an extra free spin and if you are lucky enough you could get to the maximum prize of 5,000 times the stake! 

Conclusion

Aurora Beast Hunter is a very energetic and potentially addictive game from Just For the Win, the 90s atmosphere combined with the comic book animations and extensive special features could get you hooked on adrenaline. 

On the other hand, it might just be one of the video slots that one either loves and hates, because it is quite far apart from what you usually see in this industry. Either way, this title is definitely worth a try because of the exciting features and very creative design.