Overview
Millions of buffalo once roamed the great plains of North America in large herds that could number in the tens of thousands. However, unlike the bison depicted in Buffalo Rising Megaways, none of them possessed the eerie red eyes that may have frightened off the hunters responsible for nearly driving them to extinction.
On the other hand, the other animals featured in Buffalo Rising Megaways are depicted with more accurate features such as ordinary limpid or dark eyes. The symbols of the American wild, including the massive moose, the majestic bear, and the lithe and cunning wolf are presented in this game.
Buffalo Rising Megaways aims to evoke the essence of American wildlife, and if you are a fan of such creatures, this game might interest you.
Graphics and Animation
The spray-painted mural style, commonly used in American wildlife-themed slots, is employed to depict the creatures beautifully. However, this slot’s visuals are less irksome compared to others executed in the same style. Furthermore, when combined with the clean animation style and delightful music, sound effects, and win sounds, the entire slot exudes a charming tone.
Gameplay
Buffalo Rising Megaways employs the Megaways mechanism. Comprising six reels with each containing between one and seven randomly generated symbols per spin. Unlike traditional winlines, wins are achieved by matching consecutive symbols on adjacent reels starting from the first one. This dynamic gameplay produces up to 117,649 ways to win.
To further heighten the suspense, the game features a cascade function and a Mystery symbol that transforms into any symbol except for the Scatter. After calculating wins, the cascade mechanism triggers and replaces winning symbols with new ones that fall down from above. Subsequent wins are then recalculated, and any additional cascades occur if new winning combinations emerge.
Bonuses
The symbol known as the Wild can replace any symbol except for the Scatter.
If you manage to land four or more Scatter symbols, you will activate the Free Spin bonus. This bonus has three different variations, each with its own level of volatility. The options are as follows: 15 free spins with an initial multiplier of x10, 10 free spins with x5, or 5 free spins with x10. Players can earn additional spins if they obtain more than four Scatters.
Furthermore, there is a Mystery bonus that will grant a random starting multiplier and a random number of free spins. Every time you win a spin, the multiplier will increase by one.
If you want to participate in the bonus round right away, you can use the Buffalo Bet feature. This option costs 100 times the spin bet.
RTP
This game has a return to player rate of 96.50%, exceeding our average benchmark of approximately 96%. During our test, the betting range on the site ranged from $/£/€0.10 to a maximum of $/£/€10.00 per spin.
With medium to high volatility, this game aligns well with our preferred slot machine strategies. Our strategies aim for the highest possible volatility. While a higher RTP would be ideal, 96.50% is satisfactory for this level of volatility.
Final Words
Buffalo Rising Megaways creates a favorable initial impact with its attractive visuals, captivating sound, and smooth animation. Although we would appreciate higher volatility, the medium-high level is still satisfactory, particularly with the above-average return-to-player rate and thrilling bonus characteristics. Overall, we highly recommend this slot.
