Looking to your competition for inspiration is all fine, but that means you’ll have to live up to the standards they’ve set. Eyebrows were raised when in 2020, All41Studios (together with Microgaming) announced Space Enigma, which game provider NetEnt took a bit personally since it was evident the game was based on their crown jewel, Starburst.
A few months passed, and the game was redesigned and reissued as Solar Wilds. Similar design, similar mechanics, different math, better payouts. That’s what players were promised, and now we’re here to lay the verdict and see if Solar Wilds is any good.
We reviewed the game thoroughly to help players decide if this game is right for them, so if you’re thinking about giving Solar Wilds a try, read our review in order to make an informed choice.
Solar Wilds Technical Features
A standard layout, three rows, and five reels, with 10 pay lanes going both ways, from left to right and vice-versa. On the right, you have all the adjustment and command buttons: spin, auto spin, settings, bet, and a menu in which you can read more about the game, and of course, the paytable.
RTP and Volatility
Compared to the game it’s made to look like, Solar Wilds has a higher RTP rate, which stands at 96.27%, which is higher than the average for games of this type, which stands at 96%.
As for the volatility, the game allows for bets ranging from EUR 0.1 to EUR 100, and a maximum win of 1000x your bet.
The Solar Wilds Theme and Playing Experience
Solar Wilds is all about space travel. The symbols themselves are in the shape of planets, so as soon as the reel start spinning, you’ll get the feel as if you’re traveling at the speed of light. And the music going in the background complements all the visuals just fine.
All in all? Cool, but somewhat predictable.
Symbols Value and Betting in Solar Wilds
All symbols are in the shape of planets, each unique in its own way, with some of them having rings, rocks, lava, and other graphics all over! The value of the symbols varies, with the blue and turquoise being the low-value symbols, and the pink, red and yellow being the highest paying ones.
Bonuses
There are no classical bonuses or free spins features as you’d expect, but the expanding wilds feature is a good alternative to both, as it triggers a respin feature once it expands, so it can cover two spins. In fact, the wild can cover as many as three lanes, so that should help players in winning a solid amount once the wild gets activated!
Takeaway
A ripoff or not, Solar Wilds has its fair share of fans and loyal players already. Even if some of the visuals and the whole gameplay is something we’ve already seen, it’s still a decent slot game.
As players, we shouldn’t care that much about which game comes from which developer, but focus more on having fun and winning, and this game provides both.
So, if you’ve been thinking about trying out Solar Wilds, we say go for it – give it a try and see if it’s something you like. The RTP and the max bet limit should provide enough of an incentive to keep you around and give you many hours of fun – and a pocket full of money!
