This week, IGT launched its new online pokie, Nordic Heroes. The game offers up a unique online gaming experience with innovative bonus features that will keep players coming back for more.
Theme and Graphics
In Nordic Heroes, there is a Norse Warrior theme, with symbols that depict weapons, beasts and soldiers. They are animated with realistic graphics that feature a fantasy twist. The overall look over the game is quite polished, and it is one of the better-looking slots games out there right now. The great thing about this theme is that all gameplay aspects are somehow related to the idea of Nordic warriors. Rather than having bonus rounds and features that are entirely unrelated to the theme, everything is tied together in an engaging way that references battling in some form.
Format
There are 30 paylines in IGT’s Nordic Heroes online slots game. In a modern slots game, you would expect a 243 Ways to Win format – but we don’t mind that this title is payline-based. The number of paylines means that players can bet the maximum without breaking the bank – and, the general format offers up more generous prizes that a 243 Ways to Win game. Payouts are awarded less often but they are bigger.
Battle Bonus
The Battle Bonus is a free spins round in which the warrior stakes on various monsters. The reels spin to damage the enemy, protect against the enemy or stun them. You continue to spin until three monsters have been defeated or until the player’s warrior dies.
During each battle, different wild symbols are awarded and players can trigger regular wilds, 2x multiplier wilds and 4x multiplier wilds. Wild Reels can also be activated – during the third round and the victory spins, up to 5 reel can turn wild.
Levelling Up
As the warrior defeats monsters in the Battle Bonus, they will receive experience that will allow them to level up. All players begin as Wanderers. After 600 XP has been gained, they will become Travelers to boost their payouts permanently and provide them with weapons and armour to make them more successful in battles.
Weapons offer all sorts of bonuses, such as one-hit kills and more effective blocking. When players reach level 5 (Defender), they will Unlock a new realm with even bigger and better prizes.
Our Verdict
There are very few games like this in the online casino market, and Nordic Heroes is truly innovative. It is certainly worth spinning the reels on this slot for an exciting and unique gaming experience.
