A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.
That ancient Chinese proverb is one of the oldest words of advice that have remained relevant to this day.
Journey to the West is a title by Triple PG that incorporates a unique take on the whole ancient Chinese theme. The game is packed with unique special features, all of which add to the already awesome base game.
The studio behind this title has perfectly balanced the visuals with the engaging gameplay and created something truly entertaining.
The Long Walk
The theme of the game puts you in front of a mountain range somewhere in what is presumably ancient China.
You are following the four main characters as they are traveling to the west. Triple PG is one of those studios that understand how to…
… put together a balanced theme. In other words, the theme is aesthetically pleasing, to say the least, but not to a point where it is distracting.
You can see this in the background. It’s there, it’s colorful but it doesn’t draw your eyes away from the frame. The overall idea that the studio followed is centered around…
… the frame and what’s going on in front of the frame. And there is a lot to be seen there as well!
It is not uncommon to see various animations used in online slot games. However, rarely will you find a theme that has a continuous animation running in the foreground at all times. That is exactly what this game offers!
Right there, front and center, we have our four main characters walking, endlessly. In a weird way…
… seeing them constantly walk gives this online slot a sense of purpose. As if they will eventually reach their destination and you along with them.
As far as symbol design goes, the studio behind this title created icons which are intricate but also easy enough to distinguish on the reels. Lower paying symbols feature various ancient Chinese artifacts, weapons, and architecture, while higher paying ones depict a few pieces of jewelry and a rake of all things.
Betting Options and Functions
Where Journey to the west really stands out are the features and betting options. This is a standard 5 reel, 3-rows game for the most part. There are 25 paylines that are fixed! You can adjust the bet value from 0.10 credits up to 40 credits.
As far as volatility goes, Journey to the West is focused more on an engaging player experience than anything else. Still, the theoretical estimated RTP for this game sits comfortably around 96%.
In other words, it’s not as bland as some would think. There is enough thrill in there to…
… make it attractive even to the more experienced players.
This game’s special features are pretty interesting. There are two – a mini-game and a free spin feature. The interesting part is that all of these are triggered by their own, unique symbols. So if you’re looking for a conventional scatter…
… you just won’t find one. There is however a regular wild symbol. Well, regular in a sense that it behaves as you’d expect.
The mini-game is exciting, to say the least! It is a standard pick game with three different levels.
You are presented with 4 different objects, all of the same shape but not color. Each object hides a different credit amount, but one allows you to advance to the next level. As you go through each level, you will be presented with…
… higher and higher prizes. As far as mini-games go, this one is definitely on the more interesting side of things.
Our Take:
Triple PG’s Journey to the West is a weird slot in the most positive sense of the word. They have made it look so peaceful and tranquil, but then went and hit it with a thrilling RTP.
Whether or not you’ll appreciate this odd combo is up to you, the player. We feel that this four-man expedition might actually be worth the trip. Especially if you are tired of overly complicated themes, flashy animations and…
… all of the other graphics related practices that are popular at the moment.
Slot data and features
- 5Reels
- 25Pay lines
- $200,000.00Max cash jackpot
- YesWild Symbol
- YesMultiplier
- $2.5 - $1000Betting Range
- 0.10 - 40.0Coin bet range
- 1Coins per line
- NoProgressive
- 5000Max coins jackpot
- 25Max coins
- YesScatter Symbol
- YesFree spins available
- YesBonus Game
- NoBuy feature
- Adventure , Mining Game theme