Pirate on the Edge Review
An unimaginable fusion of pirate and steampunk that strangely blends together well creates the engaging Pirate on the Edge. Developed by Skywind, this slot plays on 5-reels with 20 paylines. Amazingly, in this slot, you can even choose a character and decide who is coming along on your journey with you.
This low to medium volatility level slot focuses all on different treasure chests and ultimately steal other pirates' chests! Of course, if you manage to reach the top of the flag post, you'll unlock up to 12 free spins.
Design
In the background, you'll notice many floating airships in the background as you drift through the sky. The rest of the background includes the interior of an airship with the reels in the middle.
All of the symbols feature a steampunk edge with bright colours mixed with rustic tones to create something unique. Of course, the designs of the characters are quintessentially steampunk mixed with a pirate edge to make something spectacular.
There isn't any music playing between spins but there are ambient noises such as people chanting and cheering. You will hear commentary from different pirates as you win on certain spins which is fun to experience.
Gameplay
The first choice you have to make is which character to choose from. However, this doesn't affect the gameplay and none of the characters have any special abilities - it's just cosmetic.
Don't worry about any complicated mechanics as all of the features are self-explanatory and the slot will walk you through.
All the important details such as the spin button, bet level and autospins can be found at the bottom of the reels.
Win Potential
Ultimately, this slot is let down by the win potential. The RTP is a measly 94.19% - which is way below the average and unexpected in a slot without a jackpot. Plus, the maximum win is only 1,500x your stake - which can be achieved from landed 5 of the wilds.
Our Verdict
It's not very often that you'll come across a pirate and steampunk hybrid - Skywind manages to combine two bizarre categories together and it somehow works. The design, gameplay and overall experience are phenomenal with so many fun and exciting moments.
The biggest problem comes from the win potential with a measly 94.19% and a low win at 1,500 your stake. This is unacceptable for an online slot and will definitely put people off. We recommend you try this slot to experience it, but maybe give it a spin on a demo to see what you think.
If you want to experience a better steampunk slot with a mightier win, definitely check out Relax Gaming's Money Train 2 instead.
A keen sports bettor, Sam took his first foray into the world of online slots when Bonanza Megaways caught his eye, he’s never looked back since! He joined the team in 2019 and has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of online slots, he isn’t afraid to voice his honest opinion when reviewing new games, even if it does ruffle a few feathers.
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