Greek Mythology Alive in Pragmatic Play Slot: Sword of Ares

[Hannman]

With its latest release, Pragmatic Play looks to show its players the strength and power of the Greek god of war and courage, Ares. The game is titled, Sword of AresTM, the sequel to the company’s earlier game, titled Gates of Olympus.

To win, players must form matching combinations of eight scatter symbols, placed left to right on the adjoining reels, beginning from the reel placed furthest to the left, on the new 6×5 grid.

The basic symbols are gems, while the bonus scatter symbols are swords, shields, chariots and helmets. A combination of 8-9 symbols is worth 0,5x to 8x player’s bet, increasing to 2-40x player’s bet for the combination of 12-30 symbols.
The game’s volatility is in the highest range, which Pragmatic has rated 5 out of 5, while the RTP (Return To Player) is 96, 4%, which applies for all 3 RTP game settings. The game can be played in 2 ways, the normal default mode or buying Free Spins. If the player decides to buy Free Spins, the RTP drops a little, to 96,39%, but if he decides to play in normal default mode, the player’s paid spins can be gambled on for 20 p/c to 100 eur/$ and game can be played on any device.

 

[CR7]

Sword of AresTM sounds like an exciting new addition to Pragmatic Play's lineup of slot games. With its focus on the Greek god of war and courage, Ares, players can expect to see a theme filled with strength and power.

In order to win in Sword of AresTM, players need to form matching combinations of eight scatter symbols, which are placed from left to right on the adjacent reels. The game features a 6x5 grid, providing plenty of opportunities for winning combinations.

The basic symbols in the game are gems, which are likely to offer smaller wins. However, the real excitement comes from the bonus scatter symbols, which include swords, shields, chariots, and helmets. These symbols offer larger payouts, with combinations of 8-9 symbols worth 0.5x to 8x the player's bet, and combinations of 12-30 symbols worth 2x to 40x the player's bet.

As for the game's volatility, Pragmatic Play has rated it as a 5 out of 5, meaning it falls into the highest range of volatility. This suggests that there may be fewer frequent wins, but the potential for bigger payouts when they do occur.

The RTP (Return To Player) for Sword of AresTM is set at 96.4%, which is a relatively average RTP for slot games. It's important to note that this RTP applies to all three game settings for the slot. Additionally, the game offers two ways to play: the normal default mode or by buying Free Spins.

If players choose to buy Free Spins, the RTP drops slightly to 96.39%. This option allows players to skip straight to the bonus feature without having to wait for it to trigger naturally. On the other hand, if players prefer to play in the normal default mode, they can wager anywhere from 20 p/c to 100 eur/$ on each spin. Furthermore, Sword of AresTM is compatible with any device, ensuring that players can enjoy the game on their preferred platform.

Overall, Sword of AresTM seems like an engaging and potentially rewarding slot game that combines Greek mythology with thrilling gameplay mechanics. Pragmatic Play's attention to detail and high volatility rating should make for an exciting gaming experience for players.

 

[Lazza]

The high volatility of Sword of Ares gives players the possibility to earn sizable rewards. Larger wins may therefore be less common, but when they do happen, they can be very satisfying, to be fair.