Power of Gods: Medusa review

The world of Greek mythology comes to life as Perseus takes on the Gorgon Medusa in search of fame and fortune. But beware, one glance from the snake-tressed beauty and our hero will be turned to stone! Greek gods, legendary heroes, and an incredible mechanic that could lead to BIG wins awaits those brave enough to take on the Gorgon.

The basics

Software: Wazdan

Type: Video slots

Reels: 5

Paylines: 10

RTP: 96.18%

Bet range: 0.10 to 10,000.00 (you read that right – 10k!)

Bonus features: Wilds, Bonus symbols, Sticky Bonus symbols, Hold the Jackpot Bonus Game, Free Spins, Re-spins, Mystery, Medusa, and Mystery Medusa symbols, Gamble feature, Buy feature.

Volatility: Customisable (low, standard, high)

Mobile version: Yes

Hit or miss: Hit

The OCR review

Gameplay

Power of Gods is a Wazdan series that is massively popular and touches on a number of different ancient world themes (Egypt, Hades, The Pantheon, Valhalla) with Medusa firmly set in the Greek story of Perseus versus Medusa. The classic tale is brought to life through incredibly well-detailed graphics, excellent gameplay, and a host of big win potential by Wazdan, and we can see why this series of games is so popular.

They are THRILLING!

This really is edge of your seat stuff. Fast, smooth action (a given when it comes to Wazdan), a compelling theme, full customisation to set your game, and the potential for MASSIVE wins makes Power of Gods: Medusa a stone-cold winner for the Online Casino Review team.

The ancient Greek theme is well-designed with an idyllic Greek Isle background and the main focus of the game set in a temple-like setting with the Greek columns and the marble look made famous by the Parthenon.

With the Greek gods Athena and Poseidon, the hero Perseus, and the famous snake-haired Gorgon Medusa, players are looking to land those bonus symbols to trigger the Hold the Bonus game and rack up all those bonus symbols. It’s quite a tense and exciting and exhilarating ride when you see those bonus symbols sticking and adding to your total. And the Mini, Minor, Major, and Grand Jackpot opportunities can ramp up those bonus wins to an insane level.

A note on the customisation. Wazdan are (rightly) famous for giving players the opportunity to change the settings on their games and make it a very personal experience. Power of Gods: Medusa lets you change the volatility, the speed, and the screen size for a custom gambling session.

Symbols

The setting is ancient Greece, and the symbols reflect the theme beautifully.

Low paying Royals (from lowest to highest): 10, J, Q, K, A.

Higher paying symbols (from lowest to highest): Poseidon, Perseus, Athena.

Medusa is Wild.

The other symbols to take note of are the Bonus symbols and their cash values. In the bonus game, the symbols also include Medusa, Mystery, and Mystery Medusa symbols.

Graphics

Beautifully rendered graphics with theme-appropriate design and stunning execution add to the playability of Power of Gods: Medusa.

Sound

The sound is a generic ‘ancient world’ vibe in the background with the only highlights being the Medusa scream when you land the bonuses. Nothing spectacular but also nothing that detracts from the game itself.

Bonuses and extras

Bonuses are epic as befits the epic story of Perseus. There are ample opportunities to hit wins, but the real challenge is to land the bonus symbols and launch the bonus game.

Wilds

Substitute for all symbols except Bonus symbols.

Bonus symbols

Bonus symbols (a mirrored shield to reflect the Gorgons stony gaze) feature different values. Land 6x or more Bonus symbols to trigger the Hold the Jackpot Bonus game.

Sticky Bonus

Sticky Bonus symbols stay on the reels for up to 9x spins to increase the chance of launching the Hold the Jackpot Bonus game.

Hold the Jackpot Bonus game

The game is played on a 5×3 grid and starts with 3x Re-spins. All Bonus symbols stick and are accumulated at the end of the round. Each new Bonus symbol retriggers the Re-spins.

• Bonus values

Standard Bonus symbols award prizes from 1x to 10x, 12x, or 15x the bet.

Mini, Minor, and Major Jackpot symbols may appear randomly to award the corresponding Jackpot amounts.

Collecting all 15 Bonus symbols will trigger the Grand Jackpot and award the player 2,000x the bet.

• Medusa, Mystery, and Medusa Mystery symbols

During the Bonus game, Medusa, Mystery, and Medusa Mystery symbols may randomly appear.

The Medusa symbol accumulates all Bonus symbol and Medusa symbol values that are on screen.

The Mystery symbol can transform into any other Bonus symbol.

The Mystery Medusa symbol can transform into Mini, Minor, and Major Jackpot symbols.

Gamble Feature

Players can choose to gamble their wins by choosing between a red or black icon to reveal a card. Wins are doubled if the choice is correct but lost if you choose wrong.

Pros and cons

Pros

Superb graphics

Exciting gameplay

Major bonuses and win potential

Customisable

Cons

Can be a bit risky with the high roller up to 10,000 bet option so play sensibly.

The OCR verdict

Wazdan continue to impress the OCR team with their innovations and gameplay. It takes the ancient Greece theme to a new level and injects new life into the subject. Power of Gods, as a series in general, is superb and will give any online slots fan hours of entertainment and – potentially – big wins. Power of Gods: Medusa, in specific, is great fun!

Highly recommended.