The Good The Bad And The Ugly

A Review of the Western Slot

Inspired by a famous Western film, this slot offers a Western theme with several features that aim to keep players engaged. The game includes potentially lucrative features that could deliver payouts of up to 5,000x the initial wager.

Slot Outlook

A well-known film series established the Western genre and inspired numerous movies. The final chapter tells the story of a trio competing to find hidden gold during the Civil War. The movie's success was due to the setting and atmosphere of the Wild West.

This slot captures the atmosphere found in the film but has its own identity. The slot offers a Western-inspired look, and the soundtrack enhances the immersive atmosphere.

Reel Screen

The game features a 5x3 grid with 10 ways to win and is compatible with various devices. Players can wager from 0.05$ to 20$ per spin. The RTP is 95%, and the volatility is medium-high. Potential payouts can reach up to 5,000x the initial bet, equating to 100,000$ on a single spin with the max bet option.

Wins are achieved by matching at least 3 symbols on a line. The symbol collection includes 10 regular symbols, divided into high and low values. The lower-value symbols are A-10 royals, followed by pistols, sheriff badges, explosives, gold ingots and coins, and safes. Low-paying symbols are worth from 3x to 10x the wager, while premium symbols award from 15 to 50 times the stake for 5-of-a-kind combinations.

Bonus Features

While other slots have paid homage to this Western classic, this game takes a unique approach to the gameplay by focusing on bonus games, although wild symbols are also present.

The slot includes 5 wild symbols represented by armed characters. An Indian lady with a tomahawk, a gunslinger with dual pistols, a sheriff with a rifle, a lady with throwing knives, and a cowboy with a shotgun. These wilds can land on the reels during the base and bonus games, substituting for regular symbols and assisting players in forming winning combinations.

When 3 scatter symbols appear during the base game, a bonus is awarded. Players can select one of the following options:

• The Good - awards 10 free spins. All wilds become sticky for the duration of the bonus game. Retriggers are possible, with 3 scatters awarding +10 additional spins.
• The Bad - awards 5 free spins. A multiplier trail comes into play, starting at 3x. Collecting TNT symbols will increase the multiplier, advancing to 7x, 15x, and 50x. Unlocking multipliers will also award +5 additional free spins. The multipliers are applied to all wins that include wild symbols.
• The Ugly - awards a random cash prize of 25x to 100x the initial wager.

Slot Verdict

This game successfully pays tribute to the classic Western film. The visuals and immersive soundtrack enhance the experience. However, the gameplay has some balancing issues.

The developers have incorporated bonus games and a range of wild symbols to enrich the gameplay. However, the RTP and volatile math model make it challenging to win. The base game can be rewarding, but the bonus games might not always offer high prizes. During testing, neither the Good nor the Bad free spins features awarded more than 30x the total wager.

Overall, this slot offers entertainment through its interesting theme and bonus features, but can be compared with others in the niche.

Pros	Cons
Interesting Theme	Relatively low payback percentage
Distinctive Bonus Features	Volatile math model can make wins challenging
	Bonus games can be stingy with prizes