Aurora Wilds

The universe is a visually stunning place and Aurora Wilds is all about the space and sky surrounding us. Set amongst the backdrop of mountains and lakes with the Northern Lights in the sky. The gameplay and visuals are simple yet captivating.

Playing on 5-reels and 10 paylines, Aurora Wilds tries to bring back old school gameplay that focuses on spinning and winning with no complicated mechanics. Developed by Neon Valley Studios for Microgaming, players can win up to 2,000x your stake on the fixed jackpot.

Design

The background is beautiful with all the colours of the Northern Lights highlighting the sky. Accompanied by nature and animals, Aurora Wilds is all about showing the wonders of the world. The symbols themselves showcase different constellations adding just that extra bit of detail.

Whilst the visuals are solid in terms of design, the music is an odd choice. There’s a soft beat mixed with 80s style music. This isn’t bad but it’s confusing when matched with the visuals. There are ambient sounds such as wolves and nature which feel natural, but the music is a little jarring. That’s not to say that the music is terrible or annoying, but unexpected.

Gameplay

It’s clear that the developers were trying to replicate the easy and straightforward gameplay of Starburst. Both feature minimalistic features and simple gameplay to make it so that anyone can literally pick up this slot and play it. Sadly, the gameplay isn’t as exciting as Starburst and feels like a knock-off clone.

Like most slots, the spin and autospin button can be found at the bottom of the reels and situated in the middle. Autospins can go between 10 and 100. Moving along to the left, you’ll find the bet level and most of the settings for the games. In the setting section, you can adjust sounds and check the rules if you are unsure.

Win Potential

Players will be happy to find out that the RTP is at a brilliant 96.2% which is way above the average standard. The volatility level is medium as well so all types of slot players will be able to try out the slot.

The biggest wins come from the Jackpot Wheel in which players can win up to 2,000x their stake. However, this is the most that can be won from the game and some may be a little disappointed with this. 

Our Verdict

Whilst this slot may look good, it feels like a copy of Starburst without the innovation. It has general fixed jackpots with respins and expanding wilds. Nobody wanted another Starburst slot as players can just go play that one for a bigger payout. Aurora Wilds could’ve been so much more but sadly just feels like a less impressive version of current classics.

If you love the Northern Lights and constellations, then Aurora Wilds will be a slot you’ll enjoy. It shows players the beauty of the sky whilst giving you some wins. For those of you wanting a bigger payout, just go to the original Starburst.