Wrath of Medusa

Greek mythology is filled with extraordinary creatures that would even make today’s Hollywood superheroes look weak. But there is one particular character that has always impressed me beyond all others: Medusa. 

There are many special things about her, but the fact that just one look into her eyes can turn a man into stone is something that surely makes an impression. iGaming giants Rival have taken a new look at this character in Wrath of Medusa, a truly spectacular video slot. 

Theme

The game begins with an introduction video, which takes you through a field of battle that is littered with soldiers turned into stone, while Medusa is contemplating the whole thing from the top of a cliff. 

The reels in Wrath of Medusa are placed between the pillars of an ancient Greek temple, with Medusa on the right side and the brave Perseus on the left. We can see a couple of unlucky army men turned into stone, while the music and sound effects add a nice touch to the mysterious atmosphere. 

There are several animations that will play in case of winning combinations and other events, and they are quite enjoyable to watch. 

Betting Options and Functions

There are 5 reels and 3 rows in this slot, with 20 fixed paylines. Winning combinations are formed the usual way, you will need three matching symbols in succession from left to right to get a prize. 

There are 12 different symbols in the game, starting with low-paying card suits and going up to soldiers’ items like swords, bows, shields, helmets, daggers and some temple-related stuff like urns, coins and snakes. 

The biggest payout you can get in this game is 500 times the stake, while the return to player percentage is quite a bit below the industry average at just 93.86%. 

Features

The first thing that you would say about a woman that has serpents instead of hair would most likely be: “She’s Wild!”. Well, Medusa really is Wild in this game, and whenever she decides to show her powers she can randomly turn an entire reel into an Expanding Wild! 

This feature will lead to forming winning combinations most of the time, and the animation that comes with it is quite rewarding as well. 

Perseus, the hero that eventually managed to behead Medusa in Greek mythology, is the other powerful symbol in the game. His portrait is the Scatter, and if you get at least three of them on screen you will be rewarded with some Free Spins. 

Just how many free rolls you get will be decided by a small game of chance, you will be presented with the chance to choose between three stone soldiers, each hiding a different number of free spins. 

During the round of Free Spins we will have a different Wild, Perseus replaced Medusa in that role and whenever that symbol lands it will become Sticky and grant a respin. 

Conclusion

Wrath of Medusa is a quality release from Rival, they have a lot of experience in the iGaming industry and are always expected to deliver solid products. This game has excellent graphics and the soundtrack is top notch as well, creating an immersive experience for the player. 

On the other hand, the rather low return to player percentage might discourage some players, even though that number doesn’t necessarily mean that you will win or lose while playing this title. Overall, it is worth a shot thanks to the spectacular design, that will make the gameplay enjoyable regardless of the outcome of a spin.