Some love them, others hate them, but one thing is certain – branded slots are making a comeback in 2022 and we can’t wait to see the latest iterations of popular TV shows, movies, video games and music.
Branded games have always been highly polarizing. Despite the popularity, their many detractors often cite low RTP, limited availability and frequent cancellations as the main problems with this game type. However, there’s no denying that some of the legendary fan- favorites are none other than licensed slots. Today’s video is all about the best branded casino slots released in 2022, so let’s get started!
Narcos Mexico by Red Tiger Gaming
We have a long history of fascination with narco-culture and Red Tiger Gaming has decided to indulge this dark craving with a slot inspired by the Netflix hit TV series Narcos: Mexico.
Released in March 2022, this highly volatile game offers a chance to create your own drug cartel exploit in a power clash for territory. As expected, it is loaded with themed features – 7 in total. Red Tiger brought out all the big guns here with locked and expanding symbols, free spins with several multiplier modes, win exchange and a gamble wheel.
Low RTP is common in branded games - here it’s 95.7%, however with some luck, you may get decent payouts up to 10,000x the bet with cartel drama sprinkled on top.
Play Narcos Mexico at Casumo, Leo Vegas, and PokerStars.
The ‘90s music is our guilty pleasure and while we may never get the likes of NSYNC again, at least we can relive the greatest moments of pop in Play’n GO’s latest branded game. We all know and love their rock and metal-themed releases, and now they’re going for shock value while we brace ourselves for the return of frosted tips.
Contrary to expectations, the game is actually quite subdued and built around free spins.
That’s where all the action takes place with the goal to trigger Encore Spins, boost winning ways to 2,400, and try to win up to 5,000x the bet with the help of sticky Justin, JC, Lance, Joey, and Chris.
NSYNC POP is available at BitStarz, Betsson, and CasinoCasino.
NetEnt have eagerly hitched themselves on the 80s nostalgia bandwagon, and now we have yet another sentimental revival in the form of slot game – Knight Rider. The NBC TV series launched in 1982 starring David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a crime fighter with a self- aware AI car named K.I.T.T.
Knight Rider looks aptly old-fashioned and takes after Drive: Multiplier Mayhem with the core mechanics based on multiplier wilds. You’ll get to keep the winning ones in the next spin as they move to the right of the board. The volatility is high, but there’s a randomly triggered feature to keep you going in the base game while you wait for the free spins to hit. If you don’t feel like waiting for a lucky break, there’s an option to buy the spins for 140x the bet.
The RTP is average at 96.7% and the max win is 7,000x – not bad for a branded slot. Find it at Tusk Casino, iLUCKI and Miami Dice.
The Lioness by Armadillo Studios
Armadillo Studios’ first ever branded slot, The Lioness, has been made in honor of Amanda Nunes whom many consider the GOAT of women’s MMA. She is among a handful of fighters to hold UFC belts in two weight divisions at the same time. If you’re not into mixed martial arts, don’t worry, it’s not a requirement to play this game!
The slot packs a punch both literally and figuratively in terms of looks and feature design:
there are free spins with an increasing multiplier, symbol stacks, a buy feature option, and a bonus game with four prize pots - all inspired by Nunes punching her way to victory.
The RTP is where the game falls short. At 93.79%, it is low even for a branded game.
Play The Lioness for free at lcb.org, or for real money at Casumo, Play OJO, and Boom Casino.
This might be a video about best branded slots in 2022, but we can’t really talk about “best” without at least mentioning one of the most popular and beloved movie-themed slots ever – Playtech’s Gladiator.
There are many Gladiator slots, but this one is officially licensed and features the entire cast of characters. Released in 2008, it is a timeless classic whose volatile features start slow, but then take off to crank out some great payouts. This is especially true for the refurbished progressive jackpot version that followed a few years down the line.
To see it truly shine, you’ll have to get the free spins going, but they won’t come easy!
Play Gladiator at BitStarz, Everum, and Wild Tornado Casino.
As you can see, not all branded slots have low payout potential or boring features, but some stereotypes do hold a sliver of truth. What do you think?
Until next time, play responsibly!
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