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| Provider | Relax Gaming |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 5 |
| Paylines | 664 |
| Bonus Rounds | 1 |
| Bet Range | 0.20 - 100 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 10,000x |
| Bonus Buy | No |
| RTP | 94.00% |
| Our Rating | 7.2 |
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Game Overview
Everybody loves a good hero, and Hercules certainly fits that bill. Being a chiselled demigod must come with plenty of benefits, and it would appear that one of those is being made the star of a Relax Gaming release. Having taken a break from the rough and tumble of battling mythical beasts, I’m sure this legend of a man will be hoping that the resulting slot is a worthy portrayal of his greatness. Let’s get stuck into the action and find out. Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop is a high volatility, five-reel, five-row game featuring a potential maximum win of 10,000x and a slightly underwhelming RTP of 94.00%.
The slot battle takes place on a 5×5 grid across 259 payways in standard play. The connected ways system is utilised, meaning that wins are formed by matching symbols from left to right, starting from the leftmost reel, that must be either adjacently next to each other or one row position higher or lower on the next reel. There are also many exciting features to look out for, which include the possibility of triggering Relax Gaming’s Dream Drop, where players stand a chance to win life-changing jackpot values. There is also a re-spin feature, and finally, three scatter symbols will trigger the Beast Slayer Bonus, where the re-spin element is taken to the next level as symbol upgrades and multipliers come to the fore.
Legend has it that Hercules was extremely strong, allegedly being capable of lifting over 100 tons, according to some sources. However, we’re not all born as the son of Zeus, and most of us will need significant physical training to get anywhere near a hundredth of that. It sounds like hard work to me; why don’t we just have some fun on the Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop demo slot instead? It’s available to play free of charge below!
Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
The vast world of myth and legend provides ample inspiration for slot developers looking for a high quality pre-made story to theme a game around. So, it’s no wonder many titles are available to players that fall within this category. One of my favourites is Gods of ASGard Megaways, from provider Iron Dog Studios; it’s a high volatility slot offering a godlike maximum win of 50,000x. What’s more, it offers a possible maximum of 200,704 Megaways, which is almost double the number on offer in many similar slots. If you prefer an Egyptian themed hero, maybe the Sanctuary slot could be the game for you. This Big Time Gaming release packs a maximum win of 44,070x and a really exciting free spins bonus featuring sticky wilds. As for the next stop today, though, we’ll take a deeper look into the features of Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop and where better to start than over at the pays section.
To receive the maximum payout value for each symbol on Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop, you’ll need to match a winning combination of five symbols across the reels. The highest paying symbol featured is the main man himself, Hercules, who will return 4x the total bet value. Next, it’s the Three-Headed Dog at 2x, followed by the Dragon at 1.2x. The final premium symbols are the Buffalo at 1x and the Lion, which pays 0.8x. The non-premium symbols featured are the A, K, Q, and J, which will all return 0.5x per way of five symbols.
Looking into the stake options on Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop, we can see that these start from as low as €0.20, rising to as high as €100.00, including 0.10 increments between €0.20 and €1.00, which will particularly please lower stake players. All in all, there’s sure to be the perfect entry point for all real money players.
Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop Slot Base Game
Relax Gaming’s Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop operates on a 5×5 grid in normal play, which gives 259 ways to win. During the re-spin and bonus features, reels can grow to a 5×10 set-up, producing an increased total of 664 ways. The connected ways mechanism is in force; this means that wins are achieved by matching combinations of three or more symbols along any connected way from left to right, commencing on the leftmost reel. A connected way is formed by any positions that are in adjacent reels and one row above, one row below, or in the same row as each other.
Respins Feature
A respin will be awarded when a stacked premium symbol lands, filling all row positions on reel one. When a stacked premium lands partially in this reel, there is a possibility that it will nudge to cover the full reel. During the following re-spin, all symbols other than the one present on the first reel will be removed, and any of the matching symbols that land on the grid will be sticky. There is also a reel expansion symbol; if this lands, all row positions will grow by one until the grid is a maximum of ten rows high. Symbols can also land with a x2, x3, x4, or x5 multiplier value attached. If a connected way of symbols has numerous multiplier values, these values will be multiplied by each other and applied to the win value. Re-spins will continue until no further matching or expanding symbols land.
Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop Slot Bonus Features
The Beast Slayer Bonus is awarded when three scatter symbols land during a single spin. An enhanced version of the Re-Spin feature is then awarded, which will commence with three lives rather than one, and landing any symbol on the grid will reset these lives to three.
Beast Slayer Bonus
At the start of this feature, the lowest paying premium symbol, the lion, will be stacked on reel one, and you’ll look to land more of these on the grid to keep the bonus alive. This starting symbol can be upgraded to the next most valuable symbol and beyond by landing the upgrade symbol. The multiplier and reel expansion symbols are also available to collect, and the feature will end once there are three spins in a row during which no symbols land.
Dream Drop Jackpot
The Dream Drop Jackpot feature is triggered by landing five Dream Drop symbols on the screen. The player will then be taken to the feature screen, where five columns gradually fill, representing the available pots of Rapid, Midi, Maxi, Major, and Mega. Whichever column is filled first will be paid as a win.
Pros
- Great theme, graphics, and sound effects.
- Dream Drop Jackpot provides added excitement.
- Re-spin feature activates frequently.
Cons
- The bonus is very similar to the base game.
Hercules Unleashed Dream Drop Slot Review Final Thoughts
The format of this game is certainly not unique, and it reminds me very much of a similar Zeus game. However, the combination of attractive aesthetics, sound, and enough action to keep the player entertained results in a very playable slot. The Re-spin feature is not shy to activate, and although it often pays poorly, it seems there is certainly a good amount of potential there. The Dream Drop feature is also a welcome addition, as although there’s very little chance of hitting the monster jackpot, there’s a chance nonetheless, and that’s enough for most gamblers. It does drag the game's overall RTP down to 94%, though, which isn’t ideal, and the bonus feature is slightly too similar to the base game for my liking, but with the possibility to upgrade the symbols added here, there is arguably enough of a potential increase to offset that. Overall, this is a good game but not one of Relax Gaming’s best titles.
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