Xing Guardian from NextGen Gaming: Slot Review - an adventure in the skies!

One of the most common and recurring themes of games these days is that of the orient. And sure why not? It is a land filled with a deeply rich culture coupled with the fact that oriental-based games remain as popular as ever in online casinos all over the internet. NextGen Gaming decided to take this theme and jig it up a bit by setting it in a dreamlike world. In this magical setting, there is a protector of the celestial worlds known as Xing Guardian. She is a beautiful but fierce warrior who embarks on a daring adventure throughout these worlds accompanied by her magical animal friends. Get ready to join her as you seek out a great fortune high up in the skies.

It is a 5 reel slot with 1,024 ways to win and it includes Free Spins, Locked Reels, Stacked Wilds, and a Rise of the Dragon feature.

Special Features

The first feature to highlight is the Wild symbol and this is depicted by an image of the female warrior known as the Xing Guardian. It substitutes for all other symbols in the game except the Scatter symbol. An interesting feature of this symbol is that it appears stacked on the reels. Land a few of these symbols and you'll be rewarded with a handsome payout.

The Xing Guardian Locked Reels feature can appear at any point on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5. It will lock reels in place and spin them together in order to display the same symbols in adjacent positions.

The Scatter symbol is denoted by a Yin Yang symbol covered in shimmering gold. It is the highest paying symbol in the game and if you land 5 Scatters then you will be rewarded the top prize of 500 coins. If you get 3 or more Scatter symbols across the reels then you will also trigger the Free Games feature. In this game, you will be awarded 10 Free Spins and on each spin, the Xing Guardian Locked Reels feature will activate to help you achieve even bigger wins. A pleasing aspect of this feature is you can retrigger Free Spins. For example, if you land 3 more Scatters while playing this feature then you will be awarded 5 extra Free Spins.

The last feature to mention is the Rise of the Dragon. This is randomly triggered in the main game and occurs when a Dragon appears on the reels and reveals a stack of Wild symbols on one or more reels and then quickly flies away.

Theme, Graphics and Sound

The graphics are absolutely outstanding as it takes you on a journey deep into some incredible fantasy worlds. The backdrop of the game is filled with mountains, trees, and a temple, that are all covered with a hazy dreamlike glow. Symbols consist of the beautiful Xing Guardian, a tiger, a turtle, a dragon, a bird, a ring, and a water lily. Each symbol is beautifully detailed and runs sleekly along the reels. The animations are spectacular as Xing Guardian expands on the reels in a wonderful motion and the backdrop changes dramatically to some dusk covered clouds when you trigger the Free Spins feature.

The music is of the epic variety with a distinctly Asian flavour. It is very uplifting and atmospheric and it complements the game really well. There are also some very lively sound effects as you spin the reels, especially when you land a win.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 1,024 ways to win, an excellent RTP of 97.01%, and a maximum payout worth 850X your stake.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.50, 1.00, 1.50, 2.00, 2.50, 5.00, 10.00, 12.50, 25.00, 50.00, 100.00, 125.00

• Xing Guardian Wild Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 100 for 5X
• Yin Yang Scatter Symbol: 100 for 3X, 250 for 4X, 500 for 5X
• Dragon Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 75 for 5X
• Phoenix Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 75 for 5X
• Tiger Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 50 for 5X
• Turtle Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 50 for 5X
• Pearl Ring Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 25 for 5X
• Water Lily Symbol: 5 for 3X, 10 for 4X, 25 for 5X
• Heart Symbol: 2 for 3X, 5 for 4X, 10 for 5X
• Diamond Symbol: 2 for 3X, 5 for 4X, 10 for 5X
• Spade Symbol: 2 for 3X, 5 for 4X, 10 for 5X
• Club Symbol: 2 for 3X, 5 for 4X, 10 for 5X

Our Verdict on Xing Guardian

Xing Guardian is made by NextGen Gaming and it’s an exciting trip into some amazing celestial worlds. The game is a joy to play, listen to and a real visual feast for the eyes. It is highly immersive, fast-paced and it helps that the symbols are a bit oversized as this will help you track winning symbols more easily. I was able to trigger the Free Spins feature quite frequently while playing and with the help of Xing Guardian Locked Reels, it led to some huge wins for me. This slot is of Medium variance so don’t expect big wins immediately when you start playing.

Look to the heavens to reap some fine rewards in Xing Guardian!