Net Entertainment launches Neon Staxx Online slot

Posted by Stan Rogers on Jun 24, 2015 0 Comments

Having been championed for some two months since the release of the video trailer, Neon Staxx by NetEnt is finally upon us and it is time for the hounds at Free Slot Money, or the hound that is Stan, to sink his teeth into it. Inevitably with any new big release of a supposedly original concept there are those who will say it is not really new. With Neon Staxx there have been comparisons to other 80’s themed games, Thunderkicks Arcader being an example. There is probably some truth to the adage of there being no such thing as an truly original idea but if there are certain base similarities by way of concept, the superior design and polish of the NetEnt variant is such as to render comparisons moot.

Gameplay in Neon Staxx Online Slot

So what we have is a 5 reel 4 row game with 40 pay lines. The design is of an 80’s table arcade game (the type you would sit at) but adapted for the vertical screen to show the reels leaning backwards. Playable from .20 per spin, the retro styling is a very clear nod to the likes of 80’s films such as Tron. Playing card reel symbols give way to higher value Lion, Snake and Eagle symbols. Neon colors and synthesizer music bounce from the screen and speakers at you in a frenzy of activity. This game is going to register with you one way or the other! Neon Staxx main premise revolves around the SuperStaxx feature. All symbols, with the exception of the Scatter can show up stacked on any of the reels in the base game.

Wilds and Scatters

The Neon Wild symbols is perfectly clear and will substitute for any symbols save for the Scatter to complete wining combinations. The Scatter is represented by the Pink Neon triangle and when a minimum of 3 are landed anywhere on the reels, this will reward you with access to the free spins feature. 3 will give you 10 free spins, 4 will give you 15 free spins and 5 will grant you 20 free spins. Now, only the Predator or Wild symbols will be selected to stack, which increases significantly your win potential. However free spins cannot be re-triggered in the feature.

Summary

This is a low to medium variance slot that will hold wide appeal. As mentioned at the start, the game has been widely anticipated and plays with all the smooth quality you would expect from a premier NetEnt release. Out of the gate we found the play to hold the attention well in the base game, but wins will not set the heart racing outside of the free spins bonus round, and there is no bonus game to speak of. Whilst the game is available cross format the leaned back reels may make mobile play more wearisome on smaller screens. Overall though, this is another very well produced online slot with striking graphics and a soundtrack that you can almost visualize the shoulder pads and big hair too.

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