5 God Beasts

Are you ready for a proper Chinese online slot experience? 

5 God Beasts by CQ9 is a slot game developed by CQ9 – a Chinese developer who operates mainly in local Asian markets. 

The game itself offers an intriguing insight into what is played in China. All of that aside, the game is fun to play! The theme, which we’ll get into in a moment, is a minimalist one and that works quite well all things considered. 

If you are into simple slots that have a unique feel to it, this one might be a perfect choice for you! 

Theme 

These days when someone mentions a Chinese theme, 9 times out of 10 you’ll see a western slot, made by a western company that uses that same ancient Chinese design. 

That one time, you’ll get something like 5 God Beasts – a game that was made by developers in Taiwan for their local markets. 

One of the traits they seem to be looking for is a simple theme. When we say simple, we mean that the game isn’t there to showcase the artwork…

…but rather that the theme is there to tastefully fill in space around the grid. There’s a big difference between the two. 

At first glance, you might feel like 5 God Beasts is some kind of a port. The entire User Interface is stacked in the middle of the screen, leaving large patches of background on both sides. 

Speaking of backgrounds, the one in this game depicts a scene above the clouds, which has a calming effect. 

Symbols feature various traditional Chinese depictions of animals. This is where CQ9 took a shortcut. The difference between higher paying and lower paying symbols is nothing more than a solid color background. While fairly straightforward, this approach can lead to some confusion. 

As for the wild and scatter symbols, they are pretty easy to spot given that wild…

… is labeled as such while the scatter has ‘Free Game’ written all over it. 

Betting Options and Functions 

One of the areas where Asian slots tend to differ from their western counterparts is the base game. What we have here is a fairly standard 5x3 grid that utilizes a 243 ways to win system. However, the base game has a progression system with 5 levels. 

You start at level 1 and move up the ladder when you collect 3 wild symbols. Every time you level up, the symbols grow in value. 

That’s not all either. This online slot game features a special feature that turns an entire reel into a 3x1 symbol. Any win that includes said reel will feature that symbol’s value. 

If that wasn’t enough, you can always count on the free spin feature. Depending on your luck, you can gain up to 100 spins! 

As far as betting options go, the game allows you to set your bet value. That’s pretty much it. The overall impression we got is good. The game runs smooth, offers good player experience and has decent entertainment value to it. 

Our Take: 

Slot games designed for Asian markets are definitely something else. CQ9 gave us a great sneak peek into the demands and expectations of Asian domestic markets with this title. 

All we can say is that the game is well worth your time if you’re looking for something new and exciting!