Theme and Storyline
In the world of slot machines, it seems that gods of thunder have become a popular theme. Zeus, the Greek God, is no exception. The resulting slot game, Zeus II, is a mix of ancient Greek and pseudo-Greek artefacts mixed with Zeus-related images. While the theme may be common, the execution is quite good.
Graphics, Sounds, and Animations
The graphics of Zeus II are a bit dated, reminiscent of mid-2000s art style. This gives the slot a retro look rather than a modern one. However, the design is bright and cleanly done, making it still visually appealing despite its age. The music is simple, atmospheric, and not too intrusive. Overall, the design is functional rather than attractive.
Gameplay
Zeus II is a five-by-four slot machine with fifty paylines. In most regards, it's a fairly typical slot with little to make it stand out. The game has two features: Free Bonus spins (see below for details) and a respin feature that can be triggered when Zeus symbols cover the first reel.
Wilds, Bonuses, and Free Spins
The Wild symbol in this game stands in for any symbol except the Scatter. Three Scatter symbols trigger ten free bonus spins with increased numbers of Wilds and high-paying Zeus symbols. Free spins can also be retriggered. These features are pretty basic, which may not be a turn-off for some players.
Bet Sizes, RTP, and Variance
Zeus II is a medium volatility slot, which means it's not especially encouraging. We prefer high volatility in slots we recommend, as high volatility works better with our preferred strategies. The return to player (RTP) is 96.77%, which is decent but not outstanding. The game takes 40 coins to play the 50 paylines, with a range of bet sizes from £/$/€1,000 down to a minimum of £/$/€0.40 per spin.
Zeus II is a pretty good slot. It's certainly basic, but if that's your sort of bag, you might well enjoy this one. The main issue for us is that its volatility makes it a poor match for our slot strategies. If you're not bothered by this, there are probably still better RTPs you could drum up so we can't give this a recommendation.
Tips and Tricks
- Retrigger free spins to extend your number of turns without paying a dime.
- Take advantage of the Hot Hot Super Respin feature when Zeus covers the first reel. This can lead to big wins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is a low volatility slot?
A: Low variance games offer frequent wins, but smaller jackpots to compensate for this.
Q: Is Zeus II the highest RTP WMS release?
A: No, it's in third place behind Snow Leopard with 97.75% and Nemo's Voyage with 97% RTPs.
Q: Do any other Greek Gods appear in Zeus 2?
A: No, only Pegasus icons are present, which is one of the highest paying symbols.
Q: Can you change the position of UI elements in this game?
A: Yes! Under settings, we can change the position of the spin button and all the small buttons attached to it. This is primarily useful for mobile players.
Q: How many Zeus games has WMS made?
A: The developer has created six games centered on Zeus, with the most popular being Zeus: God of Thunder.