I've never quite been sure why there is such a fascination of a zombie apocalypse. Yes, I get that it makes for great viewing for movies and TV shows, but imagine how bleak a world it would be if it ever did come true. Thankfully, we can stick to the likes of a virtual undead global takeover in our online slotting with the latest game hot off the presses at PG Soft. Titled Zombie Outbreak, this 5-reel slot features 1,600 ways to win, a super high RTP of 96.76%, and a jackpot of 5,000x.
One thing you can say about PG Soft is that their games always have fun bonus rounds and modifiers without being overcomplicated. That's the case once again with Zombie Outbreak, where cascading reels feature heavily throughout, providing extra chances to win from just one paid spin. The main selling point of the game, however, is the expanding wilds with multipliers, which can produce big wins in the base game, but even more so in the free spins bonus where their multiplier values are stored in a global multiplier, which is applied to every win achieved.
Can you fight your way through this latest undead takeover and search out the big wins in this game? Find out and spin the reels on the free Zombie Outbreak demo slot below.
PG Soft tend to keep their games fairly light-hearted, but Zombie Outbreak isn't the first time the developer has explored some slightly more sinister themes. If you're interested in taking a look at these games after today's review, then make sure you check out the fantastic Werewolf's Hunt, whilst Anubis Wrath is another brilliant release I think you'll enjoy.
If you're wondering what prizes are up for grabs in Zombie Outbreak, then fear not; I'm about to share that information with you now. At the top of the pay ladder is a Scientist who will return 2.5x the stake for a five symbol win. Next comes the Bag of Blood and Gas Mask, which both pay 1.5x, with the Serum and Test Tube rounding off the premium section with equal payouts of 1x for a completed line of five. That just leaves the royals, which make up the lower pays, with the Ace, King, and Queen valued at 0.5x, and the Jack, Ten, and Nine all worth 0.25x for a winning combination of five.
Those seeking out real money play can choose from a good selection of real money bets, with the minimum price to play starting from just €0.20, whilst the maximum cost per spin can reach €100.
base game & modifiers
Zombie Outbreak slot base game
Zombie Outbreak utilises a 4x5x4x5x4 reel configuration where players have a total of 1,600 ways to win. Landing a cash prize will require three or more matching symbols to land on adjacent symbols beginning from the leftmost reel first. All wins will initiate a reel tumble where winning symbols are removed from the reels and replaced with new ones for more chances to win.
expanded wild with multipliers
The mad scientist symbol can appear on reels 2 and 4 only. When he lands, he will expand the entire length of the reel and reveal a selection of multipliers, which will be one of the following.
Wild Values: x1 x2 x3
Wild Values x2 x3 x5
Wild Values: x3 x5х12
Wild Values x5 ×10 x15
Wild Values x10 x15 x25
Before wins are paid, the lowest multiplier value from each Wild will be collected at the bottom of the reels. After the collection of the multiplier, wins are then multiplied by the multiplier value at the bottom of the reels. The Expanded Wild symbol will remain on the reels until the end of the spin or if all three multipliers are collected.
zombie outbreak slot bonus features
Zombie Outbreak slot free spins feature
During the base game, three scatter symbols landing in view will trigger the main bonus round and award 15 free spins, with each scatter that hits after the 3rd adding an extra 2 spins.
free spins feature
Whilst the feature is active, all collected multipliers are stored in a global multiplier at the bottom of the reels and applied to any wins then achieved in the remainder of the bonus. Players can re-trigger the feature by again landing three or more scatter symbols in view.
Pros
High RTP.
Big wins can be achieved in both the base game and free spins.
Cons
One of the harder slot games to bonus that I have played from PG Soft.
zombie outbreak slot review summary
I really enjoyed my time reviewing Zombie Outbreak, and whilst the features within the game are not the most complex, they deliver a high level of entertainment and, more importantly, the potential to win big prizes. So, if you're looking for something from PG with a slightly more sinister theme, I highly suggest you give this one some spin time.
Author Bio
Article by Patrick Owen
Patrick has over eight years of experience playing and reviewing slots and casino games. He is an avid land-based and online casino fan with a hunger to learn more about slot games and the developers that create them.