Secret Symbol Slots
There are so many Aztec themed games on the market that we almost have come to loathe them. They all tend to look the same, don't stand out in the slightest, feature very bland and derivative gameplay, and not even very many bonus modes to top that all off. Secret Symbol, thankfully, it is like none of those, and for that reason, stands high above the rest as if to sacrifice their hearts to the gaming gods! We really enjoyed what they did here, and appreciate the level of detail that they imparted to each and every image on the reels themselves. They clearly took this one seriously, and it paid off entirely!
As compared to most of the other games about this particular theme on the market, this one has some very unexpected elements to it, and has a nice cultural feel to it that does not feel stale or overstay its welcome. They also feature many of the environmental elements here, which is also something that others slots of this kind always fail to do. The end result is a game that looks like it is from an actual era in history, somewhat like a feature film's take on it would be. It does not quite go all the way to Indiana Jones, but does capture that level of authentic cultural notice that they did well there.
If you would love nothing more than to sink deeper into the mythos surrounding this ancient people, win some money while you do it, and your favorite colors are both green and gold, then this game was made just for you!
What is This Slot About?
This game is all about the ancient Aztec people, as seen through the eyes of ancient villagers and those living there. It is not something that looks very touristy, but instead shows things from the every day lives that these people presumably may have seen. This makes for a very unique look at a culture that you are unlikely to see anywhere else. It feels very intimate, which when combined with the expert illustrations, makes it very easily stand out above the crowd of these games that has completely flooded the online casino world! We really prefer this take on the genre, and hope many other games copy it, because they all tend to suck!
How Does the Game Actually Play?
This is a game that only rare instances does not manage to impress you when it comes to the game play! This is thanks in no small part to the many multipliers and jackpots you will see around the reels. You can thank real time gaming for this, which as always, continues to back some of the best slots in the entire industry. You can bet all across-the-board here, coming in at just a single penny if you are hard up on the coin, or laying it down in style by putting up a few dollars for a coin. The number of pay lines is the standard 25, set a crossed five reels, but we do not hold it against the game. Everything else about it is so nice and innovative looking that we actually enjoy how familiar the game play itself is. This is alongside the secret symbol bonus mode, which is also somewhat innovative, and keep things just interesting enough to hold you there!
There is a wide variety of things that you can match here, many of which we may not know how to put into words! We will do our best, however. There is the fierce Aztec chief himself, some kind of Golden bowl, a festive looking drum, a nice looking necklace, a parrot for whatever reason, a golden pyramid, a very scary looking knife or arrowhead, a scroll of some kind, and a cool looking ring with a tiki type head on it that we think is great. There is also a scary looking snake, presumably out to get that parrot, or maybe it's the other way around? Is also some kind of golden monkey statue which looks both cute and hilarious at the same time. There's also some kind of panther, presumably coming out to kill the other two animals.
How's it Look?
This game is no slouch when it comes to the graphics, all being intricately done and hand painted. It all looks so great that you could easily see this being made into some kind a feature, it really is that good! The deep greens and vibrant yellows go along way to make this game feel like something special, and capture a lot of the reasons we have come to be fascinated with this particular culture. The user interface also looks completely spot on, and none of it feels at all cheap. You won't see a single playing card here, only wonderful goodness on each and every reel!
What We Enjoyed
+ Theme + Art
We We Didn't Much Care For
- Snake!
Who is the Ideal Audience of this Particular Slot?
Anyone that loves Indiana Jones or ancient cultures that we happen to steal from time and again will love this one. This also applies to people that simply love things that are themed with gold, as this culture has gold written all over it!
Summing it All Up - Should You Play This Fine Game?
Summing it up, Secret Symbol Slots is one of the best games about this particular motif that we have seen in quite some time, and will stand out from the pack no matter how crowded it becomes. You can certainly expect more games like this to pop up, but not many will be as well done as this one, allowing it to clearly stand the test of time, and be completely worth your own time should you decide to invest!