Space Wars 2 Powerpoints Slot Review

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NetEnt has only one new slot release this slated for launch this summer, with Space Wars 2 Powerpoints unveiled on the 30^th of June. The Space Wars original slot game was one of NetEnt’s most successful releases in recent times, due largely to its alien and intergalactic themes that curry favor so well with gamers.

The aliens are all set to invade once again in the long-awaited sequel that features a next-generation Powerpoints slot game engine. We’ll review this game engine, and the rest of the bonus features below.

First and foremost, it’s important to note that, like all new NetEnt games, Space Wars 2 Powerpoints is optimised for all desktop and mobile devices. The fully responsive user interface is built to be adaptable based on the device used and your screen size. This ensures a consistent gaming experience if you play on your desktop in the morning and on your tablet in the evening.

What does the Powerpoints game engine do?

The key to this game is to collect as many symbol combinations as possible to fill up your meter and gather Powerpoints. Each time you fill your meter you will move through the multiplier levels to generate bigger payouts. If you accrue a minimum of 1,000 Powerpoints you will trigger the free spins bonus feature.

During this stage, the number of rows in play expands to eight, giving you more potential symbol combinations. It’s also possible to trigger additional free spins within the bonus stage, whenever your Powerpoint meter hits the following totals – 1,400, 2800, 4,200, 5,600, 7,000 and 8,400.

The Avalanche reel dynamic

In Space Wars 2 Powerpoints, whenever you land a successful symbol combination, the symbols involved in the win explode. They leave gaps on the reels to be filled from new symbols at the top of the reels. As new symbols cascade down to fill the gaps, it’s possible to create additional symbol combinations. With every Avalanche win you land, you’ll see more new symbols fall from the reels, effectively giving you a risk-free shot at landing multiple wins from a single spin.

Additional bonus symbols to look out for

You can activate one of four additional symbols on the reels of Space Wars 2 Powerpoints. We’ll explain how each symbol works:

• Column Blaster
  Land a four-symbol horizontal combo to receive a Column Blaster symbol. This symbol removes all base game symbols other than wilds and other bonus symbols. A Column Blaster also yields many more Powerpoints towards your meter.
• Zapper
  Lock in a five or six-symbol combo to be awarded a Zapper symbol. This symbol removes a host of base game symbol types from the reels, with at least one for a five-symbol win and three for a six-symbol win.
• Bomb
  Land a vertical and horizontal combination of the same symbol to trigger the Bomb symbol. When the Bomb appears, all symbols apart from the bonus symbols are removed from play, with corresponding number of exploded symbols added to your Powerpoints meter.
• Wilds & Multiplier Wilds
  Three-symbol combos will earn you a Wild symbol which can help to enhance base game payouts. Meanwhile Multiplier Wild symbols are available during free spins, with multipliers ranging from 2x to 25x your initial wager.

One final thing – every NetEnt game released into the iGaming industry is 100% safe to play. Each game undergoes rigorous third-party testing by independent authorities like eCOGRA, guaranteeing that each game offers provably fair and transparent action on the reels – and Space Wars 2 Powerpoints is no different. This Space Wars sequel is fun, colourful and offers hugely engaging bonus features to keep you entertained amid the intergalactic war.

Rating: 8.0