Arcane Reel Chaos: The Darker Side of NetEnt Online Slots

NetEnt’s digital alchemists concoct new Arcane Reel Chaos Slot.

Most of today’s online slot creations revolve around joyous themes. Whether it’s an exciting sport, a happy tale of fantasy and laughter, or a comical creation with cartoon-style graphics, the motif is generally bright and energetic. But sometimes, something comes along that fails to encompass any of these pleasantries.

The famous collection of NetEnt online slots grows larger this month with the addition of a darker title; one of a villainous nature, brimming with archaic sorcery and evil intent. The Gothic portrayal might not appeal to every interactive slots fan, but I’ve no doubt many of you will find the cynically thaumaturgic theme most intriguing!

NetEnt Brews Arcane Reel Chaos Slot

NetEnt’s digital alchemists put a great deal of thought and creativity into this one! A series of characters with a complete backstory converge into chaos in this 5×3 video slot, boasting a low/medium variance and slightly above average RTP of 96.81%.

“Inside Arcane Reel Chaos, a ravaged city holds a dark secret. The evil villain, Deep Pockets, watches you every step of the way…”

Deep Pockets (formerly Don Parker) is the game’s villain; an evil man born of a terrible curse. The blighted talisman he greedily sold to save his business long ago is the same ancient relic our heroes need to defeat him in free spins. Those heroes include Flare, wielder of flame, ZERO.X, the two-headed copycat illusionist, Chrono, manipulator of time and space, and Psyop, master of mental trickery.

Collectively, these 5 characters make up the game’s high paying symbols. 10, J, Q, K A are the low paying variety. The wild is represented by a golden W, and the scatter by the serpentine talisman. Enhancing the thematic depiction, all symbols are designed to mimic runic tarot cards.

Chaotic Features of the Arcane Heroes

Our four heroes are the only ones who can stop their arch nemesis, Deep Pockets. To do so, they will each randomly unleash their powers:

Flare’s Multiplier: When activated at random, Flare’s 6-pointed star blazes over the reels, instantly multiplying any winning combinations by 3x, 4x or 5x.

ZERO.X’s Overlay Wilds: If randomly triggered, ZERO.X will duplicate 3 to 5 wilds in arbitrary positions on the reels.

Chrono’s Re-Spin: At random after a spin that produces no wins, Chrono will appear to enforce a Re-Spin of all 5 reels. With each re-spin, the multiplier increases by 1x, up to a maximum of 10x. The reels continue to re-spin in this fashion until a winning combination appears.

Psyop’s Stacked Wilds: This feature can activate at random in the main game, causing the entire second and/or third reel to stack with wilds.

Last but not least, a trio of talisman’s (3+ scatters) will induce Free Spins that can progress through four stages. Survive all four stages to defeat the vile Deep Pockets and end his reign of terror, unleashing great reward. In each stage, the villain’s health increases, as does the player’s win multiplier.

• Stage 1: Villain has 2 HP with 1x Multiplier
• Stage 2: Villain has 4 HP with 2x Multiplier
• Stage 3: Villain has 5 HP with 3x Multiplier
• Stage 4: Villain has 6 HP with 4x Multiplier

My Take on this New NetEnt Online Slots Game

Slots lovers are sure to enjoy this game’s dark plot. I was especially impressed with the fact that NetEnt developed a high RTP slot with a low/medium variance – something that’s becoming all too rare these days. High volatility is fine for high rollers, but most of us do our wagering on a budget. Without low variance, a modicum bankroll may not last long enough to get the full spectrum of entertainment a game like Arcane Reel Chaos Slot truly deserves. So for that, I thank you NetEnt, and if you find the darker theme appealing, I highly recommend giving this game a whirl.