Creature from the Black Lagoon from NetEnt: Slot Review - a spine-tingler of a game!

Creature from the Black Lagoon is yet another movie-inspired slot machine by NetEnt. The game is based on the 1954 movie of the same name by Universal Studios, which tells the story of an expedition in the Amazon, which leads to encounters with the Gill-man, an amphibious monster.

Special Features

This slot machine comes with features typical of NetEnt titles. For example, in the base game, a player may receive wild symbols. What’s great is that Creature from the Black Lagoon comes with three wild symbols, and when a player receives them, the wild symbols stay sticky on the reel and can result in re-spins. These re-spins stop, as soon as the player runs out of wild symbols. This is among the best features in Creature from the Black Lagoon, as it can trigger a great chain reaction, which is not only fun but also super profitable.

Another good feature in Creature from the Black Lagoon are the free spins. This is when Gill-man enters the game. Upon receiving at least three free spins symbols, the Gil-man captures Kay, the background changes to an underwater setting and a player enters the free spin rounds. Three free spins symbols will give players ten free spins. Five free spins symbols trigger twenty. However, there wouldn’t be any reason for such an elaborate design, if this feature didn’t come with some pretty special extras.

On Reel five the 'target symbol' can appear. When the 'target' appears, the monster is to the right and it's the goal to shoot the monster. Every single time Gill-man gets hit, his health deteriorates and with every decline, the player enters a new level. Each new level comes with different, and highly profitable, features such as wilds.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The slot adaptation of the sci-fi classic is, of course, graphically much sleeker than the movie. While NetEnt has emulated a somewhat retro-feeling, by giving the graphics an almost pixilated feel, they are also super detailed. The symbols almost seem as if they had been painted by hand, which makes the modern-looking, yet tastefully designed, buttons look a little out of place.

Creature from the Black Lagoon has five reels, and auto spin can be activated by a single click. The background, which shows the Amazon River and the jungle make one want to go exploring. For now, though, I will continue right here with this game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

Creature from the Black Lagoon is best described as a medium variance slot machine. This means that wins are plentiful, but may not be gigantic. For that reason, to win a good sum, it is crucial that you manage your casino funds well. Ultimately, you want to prolong your gameplay and cash in on as many small wins as possible. Alternatively, you could also try setting aside a certain percentage of your winnings and increase your stake, without the risk of losing any money at all. Given that this game is a fast and fun game, the auto spin option comes in handy. It can be set to a certain amount of spins and avoids constant clicking.

Our Verdict on Creature from the Black Lagoon

This NetEnt production scores highly. Creature from the Black Lagoon is a great take on the classic sci-fi movie. The features not only interpret the game well but the graphics also really add to it. Rather than re-vamping the classic movie entirely, the slot machine borrows much from its inspiration and freshens it up with great definition and crystal-clear colours. Given that this slot machine is a feast for the eye, regular - rather than gigantic wins - are a plus.