Wicked Heart - Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Introduction

Wicked Hearts is an online slots game from the team at Mancala Gaming. You might not have heard of this up-and-coming development studio, but you will probably want to check it out after seeing what it can do. As a tumbling reels slot with multiple chances of winning with every spin, this will appeal to people who demand value for money from their games.

This is an attractively designed slots game and while it is unlikely to blow you away, it is entertaining and the gameplay is always smooth and quick. There is a bonus game feature, triggered by landing bonus symbols on the reels in the base game, and a wild that subs for all other standard game symbols and can boost your wins. For other slots with a slightly sinister vibe, be sure to take a look at our Halloween slots section.

Theme, graphics & soundtrack of Wicked Hearts

The game has a hellish theme, so expect lots of symbols associated with the devil! This is a pretty original theme and it is always nice to see something different to most other slots out there. The graphics are exceptional, with fantastic animations upon every win. The tumbling reels design of the game means there is always something happening, and this is certainly an engaging slot. The reels are set against the fiery backdrop of hell and are presided over by a glamourous she-devil and a terrifying gargoyle.

The soundtrack is pretty cinematic and dramatic, with additional sound effects when you trigger a win. We recommend you check out some of our other Mancala Gaming slot demos if you like the look of this one.

Wicked Hearts RTP & volatility

The game's RTP is 95 per cent, which is acceptable for most players but might be a little low for serious gamers who prefer to play slots with an RTP of 96 per cent and above. Having said that, we did find that wins were triggered fairly often and you shouldn't have too many dead spins, which is always a positive. The game volatility is medium and we had fairly consistent wins, although most were small.

How to play Wicked Hearts

This really couldn't be simpler to play! It is the perfect slot if you are new to online games, as it is incredibly straightforward to pick up. In case you need them, here are some step-by-step instructions to get you started playing Wicked Hearts:

1. Launch the game and wait for the intro screens to finish.

2. Locate the bet display at the bottom of the reels.

3. Use the plus and minus buttons on either side of the bet display to cycle through the available bet sizes, remembering that the bet amount displayed is the per line amount. The slot has 10 fixed paylines, so the number you see in the bet display will always be multiplied by 10 for your actual bet.

4. When you are happy with your bet amount (the displayed amount x 10), you are good to go.

5. Hit the spin button and watch the reels spring into action. Always remember to play responsibly.

6. There is also an autoplay function if you want the game to play automatically without you having to do anything. Simply click the autoplay button and the reels will start spinning. The autoplay function will continue until you press the stop button. As this feature must be stopped manually, use it with caution and be sure not to get distracted and forget it is still going!

Bet sizes & paytable wins

The minimum bet is 10 coins (1 coin x 10). This is a 10-line slot with fixed paylines, so any bet you place will be a multiple of 10. The minimum bet and the currency used might vary across different websites, so always check before you play. The biggest win available is 5,000x your bet, but it is hard to get large wins on this slot generally.

Wicked Hearts bonus feature

There is just one bonus feature in the slot. While it has decent win potential, it isn't the most exciting bonus feature we have seen!

When you land the special bonus symbol (a blazing heart with x2 displayed on it), the bonus feature is launched. You will be shown two characters - a male devil and a female devil. Choose one and if your character beats the opposing character, your win will be multiplied. If your opponent wins, however, you will lose your winnings. After each win, you will have the chance to continue gambling for progressively bigger multipliers (up to 32x) or to collect your current winnings.

Overall review of Wicked Hearts

We award Wicked hearts 7/10. This is a stunning slots game and would have scored much higher with a better - or additional - bonus round. The RTP of 95 per cent is not the best we have seen but could have been overlooked if the gameplay had offered that little bit more. It is still an enjoyable game, helped along by the fact the tumbling reels aspect keeps the gameplay going for longer, but the bonus feature is sadly lacking. If you like the feel of this slot, you might want to give the Immortal Romance slot a few spins, as it has a similar style.

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