Hotline 2 Slot Review
The successor to NetEnt's Hotline, which is a decent ode to the 1980s, is called Hotline 2. Once more, Miami's bright underworld is our destination as we pursue the bad guys and reap the benefits. Since this is the second game in two months to have the aforementioned aesthetic, the producers must be really fond of the automobile chase theme since Cash Noire's success will undoubtedly be followed by this one. You will definitely notice that in appearance it is very similar to the original and still successfully conveys the spirit of this unique slot with the ability to change the main bonus feature. The background perfectly emphasizes the atmosphere, on which you can see Miami in the light of the sunset and the ocean coast. A retro-inspired melody that can be heard while playing and very nice 80s-style visuals overwhelm the vibe of an American city. Once again, Quinn and Riviera, two detectives, want to find those responsible for a crime involving a jewellery store. This time, a new villain will interfere with them, and with the appearance of Kitty Weiss for the police, all parts of the case become even more confusing.
Hotline 2 by NetEnt Video Review
Hotline 2 General Characteristics
1. 243 Playlines (1944 in Free Spins)
2. 5 reels and 3 rows (6 in Free Spins)
3. RTP: 94.51%, 95.35% (Double bet), 96.05% (Triple bet)
4. Hit frequency: 17.4%, 17.45% (Double bet), 20.49% (Triple bet)
5. Free Spins frequency: 0.35% (1 in 282), 0.47% (1 in 211 Double bets),
0.29% (1 in 346 Triple bets)
6. Volatility: Medium
7. Bet amount: 0.3 EUR - 150 EUR
8. Maximum Win Multiplier: x5,184
9. Maximum Win Value: 777,600 EUR
10. Main Symbols: 10
11. Additional Symbols: Wild Symbol, Scatter Symbol
Hotline 2 Bonus Features
Hotline Feature. This is a feature that, for a higher bet, gives you more odds of Expanding Wilds to be shown. There are three ways to bet on the game.:
• Base Bet, the third reel is a Hotline only.
• Double Bet make bet doubled, but third and fourth reels Hotlines.
• Triple Bet make bet tripled and second, third, and fourth reels Hotlines.
Expanding Wild. In case Wild is shown on a Hotline, it grows to take the whole reel. Wilds can be shown on reels 2, 3, and 4. They can stand for any symbols, but not for Scatter symbols.
Free Spins. In case there are 3 Scatters on the game field, you get 7 Free Spins. During the feature, in case a Wild is shown on a game field, this reel grows by one symbol up to six symbols and amount of ways to bet can go from 243 to 1944. Also, when a reel reaches its highest point, it gives you additional Free Spins.
Buy Feature. With this feature, you can start free spins at any time in the main game with 1, 2, or 3 Hotlines. It costs 60 times the best to use this feature.
Our Experience Playing Hotline 2
We conducted a standard slot test for 300 spins, with a bet of 1 EUR and a total pot of 200 EUR. For the first hundred spins, we played with 1 hotline which gave us the maximum win of 21 times the bet. For the first 100 spins, we lost 33 EUR. For the second hundred spins, we played with 2 hotlines and it gave us the maximum win of 18 times the bet. For the second 100 spins, we lost 15 EUR. The third hundred spins we played with 3 hotlines and bet 1.2 EUR and it gave us the maximum win of 54 times the bet. We managed to land 3 Scatters and started Free Spins in which we got 15 times the bet. For 300 spins we lost 30 EUR.
Hotline 2 Slot Verdict
Overall, Hotline 2 manages to be a really entertaining and deserving draw while being straightforward and somewhat familiar to anyone who has played the initial chapter. To the detriment of the frequency of free spins, expanding wilds do occur rather regularly. Hotline 2 doesn't have a lot of original ideas, but everything about the slot works together well to create a well-rounded game, from the RTP and satisfying gameplay flow to the features and audiovisual design. Yes, the gameplay is solid, but what really draws players in is the game's edgy atmosphere, especially the spectacular soundtrack. It's difficult to resist donning a pair of Ray-Bans and acting like you're a member of the team when there's a chance of 5,184 times the stake.
