Review of Diamond Strike Game

Plot and Theme

Diamond Strike is a typical fruit slot game with a predictable theme and its reels consist of luck sevens, bells, and different fruits like other slot games with uninspiring themes. The game tries to make itself unique, but there isn't much originality. The animations and background suggest an electricity theme, but the emphasis on diamonds doesn't go well with it. The slot game blends in with similar unremarkable games.

Appearance, Audio, and Animation

The graphics are decent, with symbols that are easy to read but lack a cohesive style. The sound effects and music can be irritating, with a dull, uninspired tone that poorly blends with the win and spin effects. Overall, the game has a bland aesthetic with borrowed audio.

Gameplay Mechanics

Diamond Strike follows the standard layout of five reels and three rows. It has fifteen adjustable win lines. The bonus game is a straightforward free spin game, while the fixed jackpots (full details below) is where players can win big. The regular game mechanics are simple, which may or may not appeal to players.

Wildcards, Bonus Features, and Free Spins

The Wild symbol replaces all symbols except the Free Spin and Golden Seven symbol. The Free Spin symbol is only available on reels one, three, and five. If a player lands a Free Spin symbol on all reels, they will receive eight free spins. Retriggering the Free Spin Bonus can happen by hitting three more Free Spin symbols. During the bonus round, there are more Wild symbols on the reels, allowing players to have more chances for bigger and multi-way wins. The Golden Seven symbol - which looks identical to the regular Seven symbol but with a diamond cluster at its base - triggers the Jackpot Bonus. The Jackpot Bonus is a pick-and-click game where players must choose 12 diamonds, with each symbol indicating a mini, minor, major, or mega jackpot. Players keep selecting diamonds until they hit three of the same symbol. They then win the corresponding amount, with jackpots being fixed multipliers of the player's bet. The mini jackpot is ten times the player's bet per spin, while the mega jackpot (the biggest) is worth 1,000 times the player's bet per spin.

Bet Sizes, RTP, and Volatility

This game has an RTP of 96.48%, which is higher than our average benchmark of 96%. The range of bets tested on the site is between $/£/€0.15 per spin (minimum) and $/£/€75.00 per spin (maximum). The volatility of this game is medium, making it a weaker match for our preferred slot machine strategies that favour high volatility games.

Summary

Diamond Strike is an enjoyable slot game. However, it lacks originality. The game's solid features make up for it, with the jackpot system being the game's most significant draw, enabling players to win a considerable sum - up to 1,000 times their bet per spin. Generally, jackpot games appeal better when they have high volatility and massive wins for a more entertaining gambling experience. Unfortunately, the game doesn't meet this standard and does not get our recommendation.