The Alter Ego Slot (Pragmatic Play)

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Although not specifically mentioned during gameplay, the game is based on the classic Gothic novel 'Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde', which was written by Robert Louis Stevenson and published in 1886. This story centres around a respected doctor called Dr Henry Jekyll and a criminal called Edward Hyde. Their link to one another is unravelled throughout the book. Even if you haven't read the novel you've probably heard the phrase that 'someone has a Jekyll and Hyde personality.' We've probably all met someone like this where we are never sure which persona to expect.

As well as the Mystey symbols mentioned in the summary, there is also a Free Spins round where you can gain extra spins by triggering the Scatter symbol.

During this in-depth Alter Ego slot review, you’ll be able to read about all aspects of this brand-new release, so let’s begin.

Graphics, Music, and Sound Effects

The graphics set the scene excellently and are definitely at the higher end of the quality scale. The colour palette used matches the Victorian setting. The base game is fronted by the Dr Henry Jekyll character, and Edward Hyde features in the Free Spins bonus game.

The music is atmospheric and dramatic, which pairs well with the story and the sound effects are traditional slot noises.

I've now covered the summary, intro, graphics, music, and sound effects. Next on the list, I’m going to explore the key game features of The Alter Ego slot game.

At OLBG we create slot games reviews that include up-to-date info about essential features such as the theme, paylines and reels, bet range, and bonuses. I’ll wrap up the review by talking about my play experience, first impressions and expert verdict.

Theme – Gothic

I've categorised the theme as gothic, but it could also be labelled with a 'classic novel' theme. In the background image, you'll see a deserted Victorian London street illuminated by a dazzling supermoon and the glow of old-fashioned gas street lamps. Big Ben also makes an appearance, and the street is eerily quiet, which is very unlike any of the London streets adjacent to Big Ben in real life! The only movement comes from newspapers being swept up by the wind. When you trigger the Free Spins round Edward Hyde makes an appearance who is an altogether-different-looking chap. Here, you play in his laboratory, complete with test tubes filled to the brim with vivid-coloured elixirs.

Colour schemes in the Victorian era were all about dark, broody colours and the reels are made up of chestnut brown and bronze hues. The character symbols strating from the highest value first are: Doctor Jekyll, a revolver, a pocket watch and a hat. These are followed by the standard symbols of A, K, Q, J, 10 and 9.

Reels

The Alter Ego slot game is made up of 5 reels and 3-4-4-3 rows to play with. 

Paylines

There are 576 non-adjustable paylines available where you can trigger wins on The Alter Ego slot game. 

RTP

Return to Player is most commonly referred to as as the acronym RTP which you may have seen slot sites. This is a way of measuring theoretically what percentage of players' stakes will be returned over the long term. The Alter Ego is slightly over the average at 96.07%.

Pragmatic Play use this RTP figure as a default value so if you shop around you’ll discover different rates. To save you some time, we’ve identified a few at some of the top UK online casinos and added them to our table below.

It's worth a mention that RTP is just one consideration when deciding which site to play at. You should also think about payment options, game library, customer support and welcome bonuses and deals. Our casino reviews look at this info and much, much more.

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Stake Range

There’s a wide bet range for the The Alter Ego slot game which starts at £0.20 and goes right up to £240.

Max Win

The max win for the The Alter Ego game is 10,000 x your stake.

Wild Shape

The Wild symbol is depicted by 'The Alter Ego' character symbol and appears on reels 2-4. The Wild substitutes for all symbols except for the Scatter and Mystery symbols.

Free Spins

If you land 3 or more Scatters this will trigger the Free Spins bonus round. Once you enter this round, you'll receive 3 free spins. Every time a Scatter lands during this bonus round, the number of free spins will reset to 3 spins. During the round, the number of symbols on each reel can increase. When a Scatter symbol hits, the reel/s that had a Scatter increase by 1 symbol vertically.

Play Experience & First Impressions

The game creates an immersive experience with the graphics and sounds, so it was enjoyable from that point of view. The features were pretty lightweight but they did what they said on the tin. The Mystery symbol didn't trigger during testing, but the idea of the symbols transforming into the same random playing symbols is an appealing function. The highlight of the Free Spins bonus round was the possibility of scoring more free spins by triggering the Scatter symbol, which did happen a few times.

The Cambridge Dictionary tells us that the meaning of 'alter ego' is 'the part of someone's personality that is not usually seen by other people.' Making it a great game name for a slot based on this classic novella. When launching the game, it was a pleasant surprise to see the storyline and imagery, as I'm a fan of the book. But even if it's not one you've read, most people know the gist of the plot and it makes a great base to build a slot theme. My preference for slot games are ones with strong themes/background stories to create a more immersive experience. Features, of course, are very important and are what makes a player come back to a game. The Alter Ego game is light on features, but if you're looking for a straightforward, entertaining, high-volatility slot, then it's worth a spin, as it's different from other slot titles currently being released.

The Alter Ego slot review was written by our slot game experts on the OLBG Expert team. Beginning with Jenny Mason our prime Slot reviewer who has 17+ years in online gambling, top UK brands. Expert in sports betting, slots, and bingo. Then Andrej Trajkovski, who has worked in the online gambling industry since 2013, playing and reviewing online slots and casinos daily for the past four years. 

The review is Fact Checked by William Westerlund, an online casino expert reviewing casinos and slots for over five years.  Steve Madgwick is our Editor-In-Chief with over 18 years of experience creating and managing high-quality sports betting and Casino content for OLBG, a self-confessed online slots fans who has played at 100's of the best slot sites online and completes the 100 Spin tests to keep his hand in.

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• 11-15 Low
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