Jack the Ripper Slots
This is a review that we certainly thought we would never write. Jack the Ripper is a game that by all rights maybe shouldn't even exist, and is about something that is technically a horrible thing. This would be like making a game about any of history's most horrible people, only in slot form. That is exactly what they did here, and while that decision is perplexing, the results are highly entertaining! Having a very grotesque look to it, wonderful jackpots, and being completely unique to the casino space, you are unlikely to forget this game after you leave it, and it may even linger on in your memories and keep you up in the middle of the night!
The art here is wonderful, the gameplay is fast and furious, and there is an interesting bonus feature that keeps things interesting. This, when combined with everything else about the game that is unique, makes for an experience that you will never forget, and we do mean that! This is one of the only games about this kind of thing in the entire market, making it one of a kind. They made an odd choice here, that is for sure! But for the many horror fans out there, there are likely few things in the world that are less horrifying than this man.
What is This Slot About?
You already know what this game is about to give them the title. Jack is a famous serial killer that operated out in Europe some time ago, largely targeting prostitutes and young women. We will leave it at that, as that really doesn't matter. What does matter, is that this is a scary game to look at, and is themed after one of the scariest things in human history. Whether it is the knives or his victims, it all has a very creepy vibe to it, much like a film would if it had this sort of thing behind it.
How Does the Game Actually Play?
The gameplay is absolutely wonderfully, which is an odd thing considering what it's about. Even though it is about someone that would have in all rights been very slow and meticulous, the pacing here is quite fast, and will keep you entertained for hours. It is set across the usual number of reel's, five, and the usual number of pay lines, 25. You can bet all over the place, as little as a penny, and at most five dollars for a coin. Added all up together, this makes for a very large amount per spin if you are willing to take some risks! This is along side the slasher bonus feature, which is also a welcome addition to the game.
Most of the game is about what you can match on the reels, most of which look terrifying. There are many suits are playing cards that are stylize to look absolutely great here, there are the ghosts of his many victims, the logo for the game, Jack himself, Jack in his ripper mode, and a murder weapon that he undoubtably used on some poor soul. It really does pain us to think about the many victims he took, although this game is very entertaining for it!
How's it Look?
The game is absolutely ghastly, which you will either love or hate, depending on your taste. We personally do not like horror games, but we do respect what they did here, and think it all came out fairly well. Everything has a lot of texture to it, is very dark, and has hints of blood here and there, which are entirely appropriate, for better or worse! If you like spooky things, they completely nailed that theme with the graphics themselves. Even the fonts look somewhat bloody, and the user interface is also entirely appropriate for the things that he did.
What We Enjoyed
+ Winnings + Budget
We We Didn't Much Care For
- Theme
Who is the Ideal Audience of this Particular Slot?
If you like scary things and murder, then they have made a game just for you. We kid, we kid! This is a horror themed game for fans of that genre. We don't think it will appeal to many people outside of that. Thankfully, it has many fans, as otherwise no one would ever play this game. We personally could not spend too much time with it because we are not the biggest fans of that sort of thing, but for the less squeamish, this would be a perfect way to spend the day.
Summing it All Up - Should You Play This Fine Game?
Summing it up, Jack the Ripper Slots is a game about a murderer that probably should not have come into existence, but here we are, and here we spin! The jackpots here are great, the art budget is through the roof, and they succeeded with everything they wanted to do here. We personally think that what they did is very creepy and hard to look at, but we also acknowledge that is part of the point. If this is your sort of thing, then you'll fall in love with this game. If it is not, we do not imagine anything the game will do is going to change your mind.
Still, if you made it all the way to the end here, you should at least play this game if you are curious. If you know nothing about Jack himself, this might be an easier game to play, as you may be able to imagine that he was just fooling around and no one got hurt. We imagine most people are smarter than that, but it would be one way to tone down the visuals for those that would otherwise be unable to play a game of this serious subject matter!