Superstars

Superstars Review

Superstars Reviewed by Casinogamesonnet.com

NetEnt has produced plenty of iconic online slots characters since launching in 1996. It’s now bringing some of its most-memorable characters together through a game called Superstars. A 5-reel, 45-payline slot, this game features Gonzo, Finn, the Starburst symbol and more. If you’ve always appreciated NetEnt games, then you’ll likely be interested in the following Superstars review.

Gameplay

This slot has 5 reels and 45 paylines going across a 5x5 grid. Winning combinations form when 3+ matching symbols land in a line, starting with reel 1 and moving right.

Regarding atmosphere, Superstars’ base game features rainbow-style colors bursting from both sides of the screen. This background combined with the music has the feel of a Mario-style Nintendo game. Trigger the bonus round and you’ll visit a gameboard complete with various NetEnt slots settings. The gameboard background is cool and does a nice job of bringing several NetEnt games together.

Symbols and Max Win Potential

Low-paying symbols include royals ranging from ace to 10. High-paying icons include Brute, Finn, Gonzo, Miss Banks, and Starburst. You can win up to 4,596x the stake when accounting for features, which is an average maximum payout.

RTP, Volatility and Betting Options

The betting range runs from €0.10 to €100 per spin. Superstars has 96.08% RTP by default, but online casinos can request lower payout percentages. You can check the info screen to make sure you’re dealing with the 96.08% version. Volatility is in the medium-to-high range, which makes sense given the average max payout.

Game Features

Superstars offers three main features, including free spins (including a game board), a prize wheel, and a “Final Game.” You must trigger the latter two bonuses through the free spins round.

Free Spins & Game Board

You unlock this feature by collecting three or more diamond symbols. You’ll start with 3 spins, and the diamond symbols become win multipliers. The spin count resets to 3 whenever a new multiplier lands.

Appearing only on reel 5, the dice symbol can activate the game board. It lets you roll dice to move your piece across the board. The number on the dice determines how far your piece moves and what spaces it lands on. You’ll earn certain mini features by landing on specific areas of the board:

• Extra Life – You get an extra life (spin count resets to three when reaching zero) after making it around the board.
• Extra Spin – This space boosts the free spin count to four instead of three.
• Finn – Increases multiplier prize values by +5.
• Gonzo – Applies a random multiplier of 2x, 3x, or 5x to up to 24 multipliers.
• Miss Banks – Puts as many as 15 multiplier prizes on the grid, which are worth up to 5x each.
• Space Wars – Clones three multiplier prizes and provides three extra respins.
• Starburst – Adds a column of three multiplier prizes worth between 2x and 5x.

Wheel

You get one spin on the wheel when landing your piece on the wheel space. This spin can result in one of the following:

• One extra dice.
• Two extra dice.
• Increases all multiplier prizes by +1.
• Adds 1x the stake to empty game board spaces.
• Randomly awards either the Starburst, Space Wars, Finn, Gonzo, or Miss Banks feature.
• You’ll get to replay the next feature if you trigger one.

Final Game

You trigger the Final Game by filling every game board space with multiplier prizes. Each space on the Final Game board features prize values worth between 25x and 1,000x. You carry the same number of dice from free spins into the Final Game.

Bonus Buy

You can purchase the bonus round for 150x your stake. If you’re betting €1, for example, then you’ll need to spend €100 to unlock the feature.

Similar Slots to Superstars

This marks the first time that we’ve seen an online slot do an all-star compilation. That said, Superstars is quite unique in terms of its theme. As for features, the game board reminds of us Amaya Gaming’s Vampires vs Werewolves slot. The latter also has a game board with prize spaces marked throughout it.

Of course, Superstars contains elements of the online slots that it represents. Everything from Gonzo’s Quest to Space Wars is present.

Final Verdict on Superstars Slot

NetEnt is easily one of the most-successful slots developers of all time. This software provider is the perfect candidate to make an all-star lineup game.

Superstars does a nice job of blending a unique theme with interesting bonuses. The mixture of free spins and a game board increases the excitement of the bonus round.

We did eventually find the base game boring because the goodies are all wrapped up in the bonus. Also, the 4,596x maximum prize isn’t going to thrill some players.

Nevertheless, Superstars had a solid theme and entertaining moments in the features. We recommend that you give this game at least one try, especially if you’re into older NetEnt slots.

Release Date

Superstars was released on October 27 2022.