Print Studios brings to the online gaming world an inventive and visually striking slot game titled "Reapers." Set in a futuristic sci-fi universe, this game offers an expansive 8-reel, 8-row layout featuring Cluster paylines. The game's narrative revolves around a group of creatures known as Critters, who have overrun an extraction facility. Players embark on an adventurous mission to clear these Critters and reclaim control of the facility, facing a series of challenging tasks along the way.
"Reapers" introduces an innovative gameplay mechanic where winning clusters are formed by connecting five or more matching symbols either vertically or adjacently. Interestingly, smaller groups of less than four symbols can also yield payouts when collected by special symbols in the game known as Reapers. The game features five distinct Critter symbols, each represented by non-terrestrial-looking tiles of various colours. These symbols offer different payout values, ranging from 0.2 to 1 times the bet for a cluster of five, and escalating to a substantial 25 to 500 times the bet for clusters comprising 25 or more symbols. While "Reapers" does not include traditional wild symbols, it compensates with a variety of extra features that enhance the gameplay experience.
One of the key features in "Reapers" is the Collect feature. Upon forming a winning cluster, a corresponding Reaper icon is placed adjacent to it. This triggers the transformation of all matching symbols and adjacent clusters into Energy Cells. These Energy Cells are then collected, and players are awarded their respective payouts. For every five Energy Cells collected, the Reaper gains a charge. These charges play a crucial role in progressing through the game, as they are required to deactivate barriers that block the player's path. As players advance, the number of charges needed to shut down a barrier increases, adding an element of challenge to the game.
Each Reaper in "Reapers" possesses a unique special ability that is activated upon collecting Power Core symbols. Power Cores are gathered when they appear adjacent to a Reaper. Successfully shutting down all barriers grants players access to the game's bonus round. The bonus game consists of five distinct levels, each featuring a grid of 75 symbols.