Sun of Fortune review

Asian mythology heats up this engaging online slot with symbols of dragons, koi, phoenixes, and more as players look to line up wins and land those Bonus symbols to unlock the big scores. Wazdan bring their customisable gameplay and innovative Hold the Jackpot mechanics to the popular Asian style slots that keep fans returning to find their place in the sun – and their chance at a fortune.

The basics

Software: Wazdan

Type: Video slots

Reels: 4×4 grid of independent reels

Paylines: Cluster pays

RTP: 96.15%

Bet range: 0.20 to 100.00

Bonus features: Wilds, Bonus symbols, Sticky Bonus symbols, Hold the Jackpot Bonus Game, Re-spins, Gamble feature, Buy feature.

Volatility: Customisable (low, standard, high)

Mobile version: Yes

Hit or miss: Hit

The OCR review

Gameplay

Wazdan bring the Asian aesthetic to vibrant life in this innovative 4×4 online slot that showcases all the innovations that this progressive studio is bringing to the online and mobile slots market.

While the theme is well-known and popular, it’s the way that Wazdan is able to add an extra element of customisation and innovation to the game that makes Sun of Fortune so intriguing.

The mysterious Orient is well represented through the artwork and design, with the gorgeous graphics being perfectly complemented by the beautiful backgrounds and the enthralling music that plays under. Gameplay is smooth and not overly fast, although players can adjust the speed of the reels as they wish. Wins can happen often enough to keep the bankroll ticking, but it’s the Bonus symbols that players will be looking for to unlock the Bonus game and rack up huge scores.

Winning paylines are not hit by lining up symbols. Rather, players need to land 8x or more of the same symbol to hit a win. 6x or more of the Bonus symbols will unlock the Bonus game.

What makes Sun of Fortune, and a number of Wazdan games, so interesting is the customisation. Players can choose the speed of the game, the screen sizes, and even the volatility to make the game as personal as they want.

A beautifully designed online slots game that will appeal to players who enjoy the Asian good luck symbols and the players who like their slots with something a little different when it comes to gameplay.

Symbols

The theme is Asian, and players are presented with gorgeous symbols that run through all the good luck symbols of this amazing culture.

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

Higher paying symbols (from lowest to highest): Blue Koi, Green Turtle, Red Phoenix, Purple Dragon.

Blue Coin is Wild.

The other symbols to take note of are the Bonus symbols and their various cash values.

Graphics

Sun of Fortune is beautifully crafted with crisp, clear graphics that perfectly realise the theme of good fortune. The animations are great, with the fiery dragon head really standing out when you hit the Bonus game.

Sound

There is a very meditative, theme-appropriate soundtrack that plays throughout and adds to the ephemeral and ethereal feel of Sun of Fortune. A perfect accompaniment to the game.

Bonuses and extras

Sun of Fortune has one main bonus element, but it’s one that translate into some great wins!

Wilds

Substitute for all symbols except Bonus symbols.

Bonus symbols

The blazing suns are the Bonus symbols. Each Bonus symbol has a value attached to it that becomes the win in the Bonus Game. Land 6x or more Bonus symbols to unlock the Bonus game.

Sticky Bonus

Drawing 3, 4, or 5 Bonus symbols will cause them to stick to the screen for 1x spin, increasing the chance of triggering the Bonus game.

Hold the Jackpot Bonus game

The Hold the Jackpot Bonus game is played on a 4×4 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.

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

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

Filling all 16 spots on the 4×4 grid during Hold the Jackpot will trigger the Grand Jackpot and award the player 1,000x the bet.

Players can opt to buy the Bonus game using the Buy Feature.

Bet Feature

There is also a Bet Feature where players can choose to double their win or lose everything on the choice of two suns.

Pros and cons

Pros

Superb graphics

Great sound

Exciting gameplay

Major bonuses and win potential

Customisable

Cons

Could use some more features

The OCR verdict

The OCR team are big fans of Wazdan and the way they are bringing new and exciting developments to our favourite online casino games. But Sun of Fortune is not just about the tech, it is a beautiful and enthralling online or mobile slot that makes the most of a very popular theme to bring us a thrilling experience that exceeded our expectations.

Highly recommended.