Reapers Slot Review (Print Studios)

The Reapers slot is played on an 8x8 grid, and it’s a Cluster Pays game, so wins come from matching 5 or more matching symbols which are connected vertically and/or horizontally to form in a ‘cluster’. However, an additional element exists as clusters of 4 or less matching symbols can also be a winning combo if they are collected by Reaper symbols.

Bets for this game start at 25p and go up to £50. You can adjust your bet amount using the arrow buttons. Non-UK players can utilise the Autoplay and Turbo Mode functions.

The RTP rate is 96.47%, which is nicely above the online average of 96%. As with most Print Studios slot games, there is also an RTP available of 94.44% depending on which site you play at.

You’ll find a volatility rating of 'very high', and the base game hit frequency rate is 25.02%.

The maximum win is 20,000 x the bet, which means the maximum win probability is 1 in 4,394,960 spins.

In a galaxy far far away, lives a planet colonized by humans who use Reapers which are semi-automatic drones which collecting valuable energy cells. An old energy facility is overrun and it’s your mission to shut it down. Luckily when you launch the game, there is a tutorial on how to use Reapers and play the game.

Reapers features a sleek, computer game-inspired design. In the background, you can see the futuristic energy facility. The electronic music complements the game's style perfectly.

The grey blocks on the steel reels contain various alien-looking characters, which are called Critters which all have their own vivid colour. Here are all of the symbols and their values:

• Blue Critter: 15+ pays 25 x bet
• Green Critter: 15+ pays 50 x bet
• Purple Critter: 15+ pays 75 x bet
• Orange Critter: 15+ pays 100 x bet
• Red Critter: 15+ pays 500 x bet
• Power Core: Special Ability feature which triggers when the Reaper collects Power Core symbol
• Juggernaut Reaper: Only appears during the Bonus Game feature

Reapers Mobile

The Reapers mobile slot uses the latest HTML5 technology, which means that you can be assured of an enjoyable mobile gaming experience whether you're using Android or iOS. It also works well on tablets and desktops.

Reapers is packed with bonus features which may take a few attempts to read and understand! As mentioned previously, the aim of the mission is to unlock 15 barriers to gain entry to the special bonus round. The barriers are grouped into stages containing 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 barriers, and each barrier has a game grid. 

You need to shut down a barrier and then move on to the next barrier collecting Energy Cells along the way until you hopefully reach the fabled bonus round. Here is how each feature works and moves you to the next level of the game:

Collecting Feature

When you land a winning cluster, you trigger the Collecting feature. The Reaper of the same matching type will be positioned next to the winning cluster. All of the matching symbols and symbol clusters next to that particular Reaper will transform into Energy Cells which are collected, and then pays are awarded.

Charges Feature

For every 5 Energy Cells collected, the Reaper receives 1 charge. These charges are used to shut down the barrier, which is the aim of the game.  The further you progress into the game the higher the number of charges needed to shut down a barrier.

Special Ability Feature

Each Reaper has a special ability attached to it, which is activated when the Power Core symbols are collected. Power Cores are collected when they are next to the Reaper.

Here is what each special ability gives you:

• Energizer – causes all Reapers to generate 1 Energy Cell, this happens once per symbol grid.
• Linker – links Reapers so that they can collect from each other.
• Transformer – transforms purple symbols into a different type of symbol.
• Expander – collects symbols in a 4x4 area.
• Multiplier – multiplies its collected wins by up to 10x, the value is randomly selected at the start of each symbol grid.

Bonus Game Feature

Shutting down all of the 15 barriers triggers access to the bonus game. The bonus game has 5 levels with each one containing 75 symbol grids. For each level, you need to collect enough Energy Cells to move to the next level. When you reach a new level 1 Critter is removed from play. 

At the start of each level, a Juggernaut Reaper symbol moves through a tunnel which passes though the symbol grids. Any cluster of 5+ matching symbols are collected and paid. A meter helpfully tells you how many Energy Cells have been collected for each level. There's also a meter at the bottom of the screen to tell you how many symbol grids remain on each level.

If you manage to collect enough Energy Cells you move to the next level. At each level you manage to reach, there are more rewarding Critter symbols, which can mean potentially bigger wins. Here’s a table telling the levels, symbols on the grid and the total collected symbols required to move to the next level:

Buy Feature

If you’re based outside the UK you have the option of the Buy feature. You can purchase guaranteed Reapers-there are up to 5 available. Below is the info and the RTP increases each time:

Reapers is truly impressive upon first launch. The music, visuals, and bonus features are cutting-edge. Initially, the bonus features seemed complex and left me puzzled. However, as I started playing, the mechanics gradually became clearer, aided by a helpful tutorial at the end of the game that I frequently referred to.

The game is a truly immersive slot experience. The visuals shine when the Reacher fires onto the grid, and as you get the hang of it, the gameplay starts to make sense. Unlike traditional slots, there's no free spins feature here; instead, the focus is on reaching the Bonus Game.

Described as 'having deeper gameplay' than any previous Print Studios slot, this game certainly lives up to that promise. The level of thought and effort put into its design is commendable. While it may not appeal to everyone, it stands out in a crowded market. However, it's not a game for when you feel like a light-hearted spin. I’m rating Reapers a 4.3 out of 5 for its impressive innovation and niche appeal. It’s refreshing to see something different from the usual themes and features.

Print Studios has created some of the most stunning and innovative games around, including Tarasque and Royal Potato.

If you're a fan of Cluster Pays slots, this game is worth checking out, and you might also enjoy the OLBG guide to the Cluster Pays slot games. Alternatively, check out OLBG's list of the top space-themed slots which include Starburst (NetEnt), Reactoonz (Play 'n GO) and Reapers. 

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