Meta: Taking the idea of Christmas themed online slots game and giving it a long overdue twist, Microgaming have revved up the action in new game Santa’s Wild Ride!
Santa's Wild Ride Review
Christmas season is once again almost upon us, which can only mean one thing – festive themed slot games are about to hit the online casino market in a big way. We see this occur every single year, and it never gets any easier to stomach. This is because most Christmas themed games are pretty poor across the board. While Microgaming’s festive themed releases haven’t been the worst of the bunch in the past, they have hardly set the world alight either. Not to be deterred, it seems that this online casino software developer is ready to once again give a Christmas-themed game another shot. …show more content…
However, we got something else entirely. Showcasing Santa’s wild side, he comes roaring onto the screen in what looks to be Harley Davidson-esque looking sled. Wearing cool looking shades, this is certainly not the Santa Clause we were expecting. Everything in this game seems to carry an edge, with this being no clearer than within the symbols. Yes, you have the cliché stuff like sweets and treats, but beyond that things take on a more mature theme. You have a tattooed and crazy looking Mrs Claus, pints of beer, and a teenage-sized elf, which certainly gives players the taste of something different. It’s obvious that the Christmas genre of slot games needed a boost, and in looks Santa’s Wild Ride video slot may have given us just that.
Microgaming is known for creating games that really do look excellent, and if we’re being truthful, free Santa’s Wild Ride isn’t quite up there with the best they’ve created. This isn’t to say that it’s bad in design; it’s just lacking a little bit of the polish we’ve become used to.
Pies, Beer, and Christmas
Santa's Wild Ride Review
Christmas season is once again almost upon us, which can only mean one thing – festive themed slot games are about to hit the online casino market in a big way. We see this occur every single year, and it never gets any easier to stomach. This is because most Christmas themed games are pretty poor across the board. While Microgaming’s festive themed releases haven’t been the worst of the bunch in the past, they have hardly set the world alight either. Not to be deterred, it seems that this online casino software developer is ready to once again give a Christmas-themed game another shot. …show more content…
However, we got something else entirely. Showcasing Santa’s wild side, he comes roaring onto the screen in what looks to be Harley Davidson-esque looking sled. Wearing cool looking shades, this is certainly not the Santa Clause we were expecting. Everything in this game seems to carry an edge, with this being no clearer than within the symbols. Yes, you have the cliché stuff like sweets and treats, but beyond that things take on a more mature theme. You have a tattooed and crazy looking Mrs Claus, pints of beer, and a teenage-sized elf, which certainly gives players the taste of something different. It’s obvious that the Christmas genre of slot games needed a boost, and in looks Santa’s Wild Ride video slot may have given us just that.
Microgaming is known for creating games that really do look excellent, and if we’re being truthful, free Santa’s Wild Ride isn’t quite up there with the best they’ve created. This isn’t to say that it’s bad in design; it’s just lacking a little bit of the polish we’ve become used to.
Pies, Beer, and Christmas