Golden Lotus Slots
Of all the Asian themed games on the market, Golden Lotus is certainly one of the prettiest. Featuring a nice sense of style and a background that is absolutely gorgeous, for anyone that is a fan of the orient, this will surely be near the top of your list. The jackpots are enticing, the bonus feature is authentically fun, and there is a zen sort of feel to the whole thing that we quite enjoy. It feels very unlike any other slot, except for the many Asian ones. That said, it is still a good rendition of that genre, and manages to do so in a very respectful manner.
If this kind of style is your thing, and you have a love of money that is shared by that entire region, then you will certainly enjoy any amount of time or money you spend in this game. For everyone else, you likely aren't reading this review, because you already knew what it was about! We promise we will try not to talk about you behind your back.
What is This Slot About?
This lot is all about Asia. There are many art styles out there that all vaguely looks similar, all sharing in common it wonderfully simple aesthetic with nice colors and great attention to detail. There really is no story, or period, or anything like that going on. It is all about a love of the era, the region, and the wonderful art it has produced over the years.
How Does the Game Actually Play?
Like most other games by real time gaming, this one is also a gem, which coincidentally, is very similar to some of what you will be matching! From the Chinese garden bonus feature to the high betting amounts, you will surely love the way this game plays. The progressive jackpot is higher than you would expect, the pace of play is quite fast, and it does a lot for a game that looks so bare bones.
There are five reels in total, which you already expected, and bets go all the way up to $125 a line. Individual coins themselves go from a penny to the maximum of five dollars, and that all adds up to some very big winnings potential if you're willing to invest.
As for what you will be matching, you have the standard suits of cards that all look very stylistic, such as the Ace King Queen 10 and Jack, as well as a Chinese lantern, a wonderful geisha, the Golden Lotus itself, a statue of a beautiful lion, the logo of the game, a vase, and a wonderful White Lotus. We actually like the white lotus better than the Golden one, though the gold one is likely worth more.
How's it Look?
Most of the planning clearly went into making this a beautiful game, which we do not fault them for. The cover for the game itself is absolutely breathtaking, and unlike many other games, you can look forward to seeing that budget continued in the artwork found on the reels themselves. Everything is hand drawn, including the suits of cards, which are wonderfully stylized as opposed to lazily slapped on and pasted in from elsewhere. We really enjoy the art style here, and it makes us feel relaxed just thinking about it.
You'll enjoy the art style even more if you know anything about the region, because it actually is somewhat authentic looking. Many Asian themed games slap on random things that look vaguely like they're from that area. This game, however, took the time to actually do it's research, and the results speak for themselves. You can tell it's very authentic, and everything about it sings for that reason.
What We Enjoyed
+ Looks amazing + Attention to detail worthy of the region + Great jackpots
We We Didn't Much Care For
- Nothing! Great slot
Who is the Ideal Audience of this Particular Slot?
Asian art fans are clearly high on the list of who this game is made for, but it will also appeal to anyone else that can appreciate a good game. Even if you are not into slots, you will likely find a lot on offer here. Whether it is the high jackpots or the wonderful art style, there's always something appealing about a game that as well crafted, even if you are not a fan of the source material.
If you're a closet Asian nerd that loves everything from the region, this will also be right up your alley, and make you feel very close to the region.
Summing it All Up - Should You Play This Fine Game?
Summing it up, Golden Lotus Slots is a well done game for people that are fans of China, Japan, or even Korea. Technically it's a Japanese game, but some of the stylings are actually from China. We do not fault them for that, however, as the entire thing looks absolutely amazing. Regardless of the specific region itself, this is a very well-made game. We do not regret a single moment we spent playing this game, of which you can bet there were many! If any of this sounds enticing, you already know what to do. Head on over, give the game a try, and soak in all the wonderfully Asian vibes. The art style will surely when you over if the high winnings do not.
The only thing we will say about this game is that it makes it hard to play lesser games of the Asian theme after. Most of those games are very poorly made, but not this one. It's somewhat like going to a real Japanese restaurant and then trying to go back to trying panda express, which isn't even Japanese!