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One Look Can Be Fatal, But we Still Can’t Get Enough of Medusa

Slots developers love to trawl the pages of myth and legend as inspiration for their games. More often than not, it is Ancient Egypt that gets the treatment, with games like Book of Dead, Cleopatra and Book of Ra consistently being among the most popular. But with Medusa, NextGen gaming has turned its attention to Ancient Greece. It’s come up with a game that appeals to both the serious gambler and the casual gamer.

A short history of Medusa

In case you weren’t paying full attention in school, the Greek classics tell us that Medusa was a monster, a winged human female who had live snakes instead of hair. Anyone who looked at her face was turned instantly to stone. She was beheaded by Perseus, but her head retained its ability to turn people to stone after death, and became a valuable weapon in the Trojan war.

The earliest tales of Medusa talk of a fearsome-looking monster. But from about the fifth century, both the artists and the storytellers realized that giving her beauty would make her all the more terrifying. NextGen has taken the same approach, and it is easy to believe that the supermodel physique and chiseled features of the Medusa they present to us could turn any man to stone.

The main game

Set against a backdrop of Greek columns, the Medusa game is instantly recognisable. It sounds as unique as it looks, with regular crashes of thunder adding to the overall drama. But take a look at and Medusa slot game review and it is the low volatility that really attracts people to this game. Regular small payouts and the occasional larger ones are almost as hypnotic to players as the eyes of Medusa herself.

The game pays out if you match snakes, arrows, jugs or any of the other main symbols. Medusa is the wild and substitutes for any regular symbol. Some might criticize the gameplay for being a little old fashioned. Sure, the five reels spin in the traditional way, and beyond the crashing thunder, there are no other tricks or gimmicks on the main screen. However, this is more than made up for by the three distinct bonus features.

Bonus rounds

If Medusa appears three times, the Turn to Stone respins feature is triggered. This starts by turning one of the central reels into an expanded wild. You then get three respins with a 3x multiplier.

Next, there’s the Once Bitten free spins round. Activate this with three Medusa logo symbols. It delivers 10 free games, but this can lead to more – every soldier symbols is rewarded with an extra free spin and a 5x multiplier.

Finally, there’s the Pegasus Bonus, in which you can win as much as 50x your stake. This one is triggered by three Pegasus symbols, and offers you the chance to pick an instant cash prize.

As if all that wasn’t enough, you can play a double-or-nothing mini-game with every win by hitting the “gamble” button. There’s enough in Medusa to keep gamers of all levels entranced for hours. Just remember, however, that the beautiful lady has a dangerous side, too.