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Wolf Howl Review
This developer continues to surprise, eager to make a mark in the competitive world of new games. Wolf Howl was unexpected, with its impressive potential far exceeding expectations. The game's visual presentation is surprisingly classical and generic, almost dated, likely to add nostalgic appeal.
This isn't for those seeking elaborate features, but its math model offers high volatility gameplay with potential for substantial rewards. The base game has moments with multiplying multiplier wilds, but the bonus round is the key attraction. Landing moon scatters during free spins adds extra spins and transforms surrounding symbols into upgradable multiplier wilds for the feature's duration.
The game unfolds on 5 reels, 3 rows, and 10 ways to win, with bets ranging from 10p to £10 per spin on all platforms and handheld devices. Set in a winter forest illuminated by the setting sun, the hit frequency of 22.46% suggests something happening every 4-6 spins. The theme resembles Wolf’s Gold, especially with full moon scatters, but it's no copycat. It's a standout title from this developer, despite its ordinary appearance.
What are the bonus features?
The focus is the free spins bonus round, but the base game also has features. The Scatter Adder feature triggers randomly, adding 2 to 4 full moon scatter symbols to the reels. Three scatters trigger the bonus round.
Wilds and multiplier wilds also enhance the base game, with multipliers from 1x to 3x. Wilds pay decently, with 5 on a payline yielding a 30x win without multipliers. Multiple wild multipliers in a winning combo multiply each other for potentially significant payouts.
Free spins in Wolf Howl
The goal is landing enough scatters to trigger the free spins feature. Landing 3, 4, or 5 full moon scatters grants 8, 15, or 30 spins, respectively. The real excitement begins here, as more scatters appear during the feature.
Scatters landed during the bonus round retrigger the feature, awarding 2, 5, 8, 15, or 30 extra spins for landing 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 scatters on the same free spin. The Wild Call feature is another bonus round highlight.
Positions surrounding a full moon scatter transform into 1x multiplier wilds. Wilds adjacent to the scatter receive a +1 multiplier increase. Up to 5x multiplier wilds are possible, depending on the number of scatters landed. The multiplier upgrades each time they're near one or more scatters.
The Wild Call feature triggers after win calculations for each free spin. New (or upgraded) multiplier wilds only benefit future spins, not the current spin where they were created.
Unless prohibited, you can buy the free spins bonus round in Wolf Howl. Get 8, 15, or 30 spins for 90, 159, or 314 times your stake, respectively. This increases the game’s RTP from 96.15% to 96.427%.
How to play
The game interface is recognizable, similar to other modern interfaces. Experienced players will navigate it easily, but we'll cover key aspects here. Skim or skip this section if you have slot playing experience.
The 3 dots icon opens menus. Toggle game sound on/off via the speaker icon. Unfortunately, there's no separate background music control. The gear icon accesses game settings, where you can enable quick spin to increase game pace.
We recommend this option for smoother gameplay. The star icon with a dollar sign accesses the paytable. Scroll down to read about bonus features. Further down, find the paytable, with symbol values reflecting your chosen bet level.
At the bottom, there's a visual of the 10 paylines. Once satisfied with the paytable, close the menu via the X. Choose your bet level between 10p and £10 per spin. This bet range is limited, not catering to high rollers or medium-level gamblers.
The chip icon sets the bet, found above the spin button. Autoplay, above that, offers 10 to 100 autospins via the circular arrows icon. No advanced stop options are available, but it can be stopped manually.
Where to play Wolf Howl?
At the time of this review, Wolf Howl hasn't had its wide release. We don't know how many places will offer it, but typically many options will be available when this type of game is released.
Play free demo version
If you haven't tried a game from this developer before, or are unsure if this slot is for you, check out the free demo version first. This lets you learn the gameplay and feel of the game before risking real money.
Play for real money
Once you've tried the demo, you might be ready for real money action. Some skip the demo, eager to start based on the review.
The 200 Spins Wolf Howl Experience
We anticipated a base game grind, with the buy feature becoming tempting. We tested the base game with the highest bet level of €10 per spin.
The gameplay scored a 6 on our "oddly satisfying" scale (where 10 means indifference to winning/losing, and 1 means stomach ache). With fast play on, the tempo is decent, without delays or hiccups.
We had mostly smaller wins in the base game, but persisted until buying the bonus feature. We chose the 8 free spins option, costing €900 with the max bet of £10 per spin.
The 8 spins option includes 3 scatters on reels 2, 3, and 4. Multiplier wilds created remain for the bonus round's duration. However, wilds and multiplier wilds from scatters only benefit future spins, which was initially confusing.
We saw many wild and multiplier wilds created early in our bonus round and got extra free spins. Our first win via these wilds was on the 5th spin, and we had 9 extra spins. Moon scatters stopped landing for a while, but towards the end extended the feature to 23 spins. We won 35x our stake, barely recovering 1/3 of our "investment".
Review Summary
Previously, this developer released high volatility titles with disappointing max win potential. Since then, they've improved considerably. The potential in Wolf Howl exceeded expectations, demonstrating that this developer refuses to be confined and making it an attractive wolf-themed title.
The base game can be a grind, but decent wins are possible via multiplying multipliers. The buy feature is expensive, but the bonus round offers action via the multiplier wild transformation feature. We received extra spins during testing, suggesting the free spins round can last longer than expected.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Base game multiplying multiplier wilds | Visually, the game looks a bit dated and unimpressive |
| Random scatter add feature (2 to 4 scatters) | Max bet of £10 per spin is a bit low for high rollers |
| Free spins with progressive multiplier wilds | |
| High volatility and max win potential |
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Wolf Gold - is among the most popular wolf themed slots to date, and time will tell if Wolf Howl can dethrone it. If you’re looking for a more rounded and less volatile gaming experience that still retains a decent potential, look no further. Wolf Gold can pay out up to your stake, and the game comes with both respins, bonus rounds and a mega jackpot that can literally change your life.
Coywolf Cash - comes with a nice shamanic drums soundtrack, and it’s all about the mystery of native american culture. The bonus round comes with a horizontal wild reel, and you can win up to your stake via the expanding multiplier wilds that can land with attached. A somewhat different wolf game, with a different kind of hybrid wolf.
Spinsane - is something as rare as a game that looks about as dated as the game at hand, but it was released in 2019, believe it or not. It has the classic look of a one-armed bandit, and wins up to your stake is possible. These can come via the Super Symbols that are worth as much as the regular ones. A highly unusual release from the master, but well worth checking as a rarity.
