When an online slots game performs extremely well in the online casino world, the developer will usually follow it up with a sequel.
One of the most popular pair of slots games is Thunderstruck and Thunderstruck II – but, which game is more worth your money? You might think that the latest release is a better option, but that is not always the case.
We’ll pit these two titles against each other to help you decide which game is better.
Graphics
While both games are based on the same theme, they have vastly different art styles. The first Thunderstruck title features a cartoonish look while Thunderstruck II is a bit more realistic. Thunderstruck’s graphics are comparable to an older cartoon series while Thunderstruck II looks more like a comic book or graphic novel.
Both of these styles have their own merit and we can see each one appealing to different types of players. However, we’re partial to the more polished look of Thunderstruck II.
Verdict: Thunderstruck II
Base Game
The original Thunderstruck online slot is a 9-payline game, and players can wager up to $1 per payline. With a maximum bet of just $9, the game is very affordable to play – but it does not offer up very impressive winning potential. There are only 9 ways to make winning combinations, so we found that we weren’t hitting wins very frequently.
Players can boost their wins with the Thor wild symbol which multiplies prizes by 2. In Thunderstruck II, the game features a 243 Ways to Win format, which is vastly different from the original Thunderstruck.
Usually, in sequels, there are only a few more paylines – but Thunderstruck II decides to go in a completely different direction. With every spin, players are offered the potential to win from one or more of 243 different winning combinations. There is must greater winning potential available.
Usually, the maximum bet on games like this are quite expensive, but Thunderstruck II is just $15. As such, you can’t really go wrong spending an extra $6 for hundreds more winning combinations.
Verdict: Thunderstruck II
Bonus Features
In the original Thunderstruck, there is a free spins bonus that is triggered when the scatter symbol appears on the reel three times or more. Players can win up to 20 free spins.
In Thunderstruck II, there is the Hall of Great Spins bonus. This is a multi-level bonus round in which players can obtain extra free spins and additional bonus features each time they trigger the bonus game. For example, the first level is Valkyrie, who offers 10 free spins with a 5x multiplier.
The final level is Thor, who offers up 25 free spins with rolling reels and random multipliers worth up to 5x. It’s not hard to see which game wins this round.
Verdict: Thunderstruck II
