Hot as Hades from Microgaming: Slot Review - turning up the heat

Hot as Hades is a 5-reel slot game by Microgaming with 20 fixed paylines.

In typical Microgaming-style, the slot game loads smoothly and efficiently without ever lagging. The game is also available on mobile. In fact, the graphics are even better on some mobile devices with high resolution, and the touch technology caters perfectly for gaming on the go.

Special Features

Most players state the Quest of the Crystal Helm as their favourite feature in this slot game. This bonus game is triggered upon receiving three or more scatter symbols anywhere on the reel. A player is redirected to a bonus game, which requires him to reclaim the crystal helmet, guarded by Hades' siblings (Hade is the main character in the game). The bonus game offers numerous levels and different prizes at each level. Level one offers players the chance to win one in four different cash prizes or even the “Win All” option. The next level offers three different cash prizes and a “Win All” option, and so it continues, up to level five, where players are presented with two chests.

Anyhow, I am sure you get the idea? The longer you stay in the bonus game, the more spot prizes you win and the more cash you accumulate. Best of all, this bonus game isn’t complicated, yet it keeps the excitement going.

The base game has a great free spins feature, which is triggered at random and gives player five free spins. Furthermore, Hot as Hades comes with a great scatter symbol, which if players receive three of them, also sees them take home double winnings.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The cartoon theme is funny and inviting, with some of the graphics and characters rivalling the creations of Pixar. The background – a dark purple-ish grotto or cave – is highly detailed and makes it super pleasant on the eye. The sound effects in Hot on Hades adds to the fun atmosphere, the lair’s lava and fireballs bring the action to the reels.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

Hot as Hades is said to be a medium variance slot game. This is a great balance, given that winnings can both occur relatively frequent and also can be fairly high. The main game comes with some good features that can get players some solid wins and the bonus game guarantees good cash prizes. Given that the game offers solid chances, you aren’t risking too much if you increase your stake in Hot as Hades a little. Given the different exciting features this game offers, I prefer not to make use of Autospin and fully immerse myself in the game.

Our Verdict on Hot as Hades

The graphics in this online game make Hot as Hades truly stand out. Microgaming did an exceptional job in designing a game with both fun characters and a good system. The latter is outstanding in offering both a good bonus game and exceptional features throughout the main game. Free spins and scatters in the Hot as Hades' main game can get players just as much as the bonus game and its cash prizes can get him. Doing its name justice, this game sure heats up players' gameplay!