From Horror to Sheer Joy
In total, Media Gamble has created just over a dozen games so far, with more titles in development at the time of this writing. The collection consists of a fairly even mix of more traditional 2D slots and newer 3D games with slightly more intensive graphics. All of these games look fairly good, though we can’t say they are all that impressive visually: the artwork and the animations get the job done, and in some cases are rather nice to look at, but they aren’t up to the level of the top games being released in 2017.
Most of these games follow a pretty standard slots format, using a five-reel layout with players hoping to match symbols from left to right across a set number of paylines. However, within that basic structure, there is plenty of variety, with the number of paylines, level of payouts, and the types of special features available varying between each machine. This gives this collection plenty of replay ability, which is nice when you consider how many small studios are content to slap all of their themes onto what is essentially the same game, with very little to distinguish each of their releases.
When it comes to the games, there’s a huge variety of themes, and some of them are quite unique. We’re fond of Maniac House, a horror game that really does bring a lot of scares and chills (especially the first time you hear and see some of the frightening effects) over its 20 paylines, while also rewarding players with several different bonus features. If you’re in the mood for something more festive, you can try Lapland, a 25-line machine that’s all about the Christmas season – with a Finnish twist. If you’re truly a child at heart, you might enjoy Forest Ant, a game filled with lush greenery and an animated ant hero who stands beside the reels. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Media Gamble has something that should hit the spot.
A Fun (If Limited) Collection
It’s hard to imagine that the Media Gamble collection will become your go-to source for casino action. After all, it’s just too small to be the core of an online gambling site, and while the games are good, they aren’t any better than what many other developers are putting out these days. Still, given some of the unique themes, we think that many players would find titles they really enjoyed from this portfolio if given the chance. Now it’s just a matter of the provider getting their work out to larger distribution channels if they want more gamblers to play these intriguing games.
