Downtown Vice - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Put your foot down on the accelerator and begin a dramatic car chase through this unnamed but atmospheric city. That’s the setting of Downtown Vice, where two trendy cops are looking for criminals to catch. They do so on a fairly standard five-reel layout with 25 paylines, but you also have the advantage of a non-typical free spins round to improve your chances by picking your number of spins.

Theme, Graphics & Soundtrack

Police vice squads come with their own, not always savoury reputations as they deal with the seedy underbelly of society. Downtown Vice has the feel of an American 70s or 80s crime drama, from the cars to the cops themselves. They were probably cool at the time with their shades and their guns, but now there’s a bit of a retro feel that fans of that era might appreciate. Other than the themed symbols, there’s a lot of metallic colouring and texture gleaming about, though in the background you can just see the lights and silhouettes of a living, breathing city. The idea of this being a TV show is helped by the soundtrack, with an energetic rocking melody with more than a few synthesised notes.

Downtown Vice RTP and Variance

One little disappointment with Downtown Vice is that the RTP is slightly below average compared to other modern games, including other slots from Flipluck. That said, 95% isn’t that far below, especially when you allow for the natural standard deviation that makes slots so exciting, and unpredictable. As for variance, Flipluck haven’t released that officially, so if you want to get a feel for frequency of wins, you’ll have to try for yourself. Give the free demo a few spins right here on Slots Temple and you’ll soon be familiar with the gameplay without having to risk your hard-earned cash.

How to Play Downtown Vice

You have the right to have fun:

1. The basic layout will be familiar if you’ve played Flipluck slots before. The buttons are large and clear at the sides. Start with the menu at the bottom left corner.
2. First it will take you to the bet screen, where you can choose the amount you want to stake depending on how safely you want to play and how much you can afford.
3. On the right are more options, starting with settings. Here you can switch game sounds on and off or adjust game sounds and background music separately. Volume levels range from 0% to 100%, stopping at 25%, 50% and 75%. There’s also a fast spin button.
4. Other buttons in the menu lead to the paytable and game rules so you can be fully informed.
5. There is an autoplay page as well. Choose between 5 and 100 spins, and then select alternative stopping point, including cash increase, cash decrease and single win limits as well as the triggering of either free spins or the bonus.
6. Back on the main screen there are simplified settings. Max bet sends your wager straight to the top, and there's a mute/unmute button in the bottom right. You can also use the plus and minus symbols to adjust your bet.
7. The only button left is the main spin button, so you’re ready to play. Just don’t forget to set your budget, including win and loss limits, to make sure your game stays under control and you don’t end up chasing losses.
8. Regular session breaks are a good idea as well. You want to stay clear-headed so you keep to the principles of responsible gaming.

When the fun stops, stop.

Bet & Win Sizes

A bet range that starts at a 25 minimum and can increase to as much as a 500 maximum. That should suit most players.

Your biggest wins come when you manage to match five consecutive symbols adjacently across a payline:

10 - 150

J - 200

Q - 250

K - 300

A - 350

Car - 400

Scatter speedometer - 750

Blue cop, Green cop, Pink lady - 1000

The scatter symbol can also pay out a random prize when it appears anywhere on the screen. 

Downtown Vice Bonus Features

Downtown Vice has a free spins bonus, but it is a little more complicated that normal. First you find three bonus symbols (which look like a police badge), but you don’t just get awarded the free spins. You have to choose how many you want. 

You might think you’ll just pick the maximum number of spins, but there is a catch. The free spins round is played on a different set of reels where your only symbols are silver cards and zen pills. The value of those reels will decrease every time you choose a higher number of free spins.

Bonus symbol: 

8 - x3

12 - x4

16 - x5

Downtown Vice Review

Downtown Vice has a very specific look that lots of people will appreciate. It’s also one for those who enjoy the excitement of a cop drama. Other players may like it as well, though, because of the fun gameplay and the possibilities of the free spins round. Having choice over the number of free spins is always an intriguing option. If Downtown Vice puts you in the mood for a retro police show, the Hotline slot also has that Miami Vice feel.
 

Disclaimer: Downtown Vice trademark / license is owned by Flipluck. This site is not endorsed by Flipluck.