Rotten

Rotten Slot Review

Rotten is a video slot form Hacksaw Gaming that was released on December 22, 2022. The zombie genre is incorporated into the game's aesthetic, and it takes place in a defunct fairground. At least in terms of human habitation, it seems that quite some time has passed since people last visited there. This zombie-infested scenario is not appropriate for children since this is not one of those tales in which the child gets to spend the whole day at the fair all by themselves, bypassing lineups and enjoying rides for free, oh no, this is not one of those stories. In addition to the zombies that appear on the reels, there are a further three that seem to be heading in our direction. You may thank goodness that they seem to be staying there for the time being so that you can continue to enjoy this exciting game. We highly recommend that you turn the sound on, as this will create a more eerie atmosphere and provide an even more thrilling experience. You should read our review before deciding whether or not it is a game that is worth your time and money to play.

Rotten by Hacksaw Gaming Video Review

Rotten General Characteristics

• 35 Paylines
• 6 reels and 5 rows 
• Volatility: High
• RTP: 96.27%, 94.13%, 92.23%, 88.03%
• Hit Frequency: 20.18%,  20.05%,  20.09%
• Bet amount: 0.1 EUR - 100 EUR 
• Maximum Win Multiplier: x10,000
• Maximum Win Value: 1,000,000 EUR
• 10 main symbols
• Additional symbols: Scatter Symbol, Wild Symbol

Rotten Bonus Features

SwitchSpins Feature

In order to trigger this feature, you must first get the SwitchSpins symbol. The SwitchSpins bonus round is a unique variation of the respins round, in which certain game symbols may be switched out for either the highest earning symbol in the game or wild symbols. The feature may give anywhere between 1 and 10 respins. By collecting a new SwitchSpin symbol while the feature is active, we increase the number of symbols that may be changed and provide more respins. The symbols that are changed are shown in the middle, directly above the grid. When the currently active round of SwitchSpins has come to an end, the substituted symbols are reset. In the event that SwitchSpins are being played at the time a bonus game is activated, the currently active round of SwitchSpins will conclude before the bonus game begins.

Mad Scientist Feature

If you are playing the regular game and get 3 of the Mad Scientist scatter symbols at the same time, you will activate the Mad Scientist bonus game, which rewards 10 free spins.  When playing this bonus, you have a better chance than when playing the regular game of landing the Switch symbol, which is required to activate the SwitchSpins feature.  When you land 3 Total Takeover scatter symbols simultaneously during the feature, the Total Takeover bonus game will be triggered at the conclusion of the current spin, and the amount of free spins that are still available will be reset to 10.

If you manage to get 3 of the Total Takeover scatter symbols anywhere on the reels at the same time, either in the main game or in the Mad Scientist bonus game, you will activate the Total Takeover bonus game, which will give you 10 free spins. In this bonus, as opposed to the standard game, there is a greater chance of landing the Switch symbol to activate the SwitchSpins feature. Additionally, all of the selected symbols to be replaced are saved progressively, which means that they do not reset after each SwitchSpins set has been completed. Collect all of them so that you may totally cover the screen with the symbol that pays the most or wild. During the feature, you will get an extra 4 free spins if you manage to land 3 Total Takeover symbols simultaneously.

Our Experience Playing Rotten

When we started playing this game, we were greeted with a cool looking reelset that would be definitely liked by horror fans. The music that was playing in the background reminded us of The Walking Dead series and made us feel nostalgic for the better days of that series. Forget about the Walking Dead, we were here to test this slot, right? People are mostly interested in the features and the payout potential when it comes to this kind of slot. To test those two components of the game, we resorted to our tried-and-tested strategy, which consisted of depositing 200 Euros, setting the bet to 1 Euro, and giving it around 300 spins or so. Our first 100 spins brought an unusual amount of dead spins, and only one somewhat worthy mentioning payout of just 5 times our bet. After our first attempt we were down 79 Euros. However, we were still hopeful for a better result in our next attempts and decided to continue. During our next 100 spins, we triggered the Free Spins, but the payout was only a little bit over 3 times our bet. That was pretty disappointing. We still had some money left in the bank, but we were not sure if we would be able to finish all of our 300 spins. Thankfully, not long after we started our final 100 spins, we triggered the Mad Scientist Feature, and with the help of SwitchSpins feature we scored a colossal win of 836 times our bet. We thought that they made a mistake when they put high volatility in the description, because it was a clear indication of a slot with extreme volatility. Overall, after 300 spin, we won 624 Euros and were extremely happy with how things turned our for us.

Rotten Verdict

This new slot has all the prospects to become a hit among gamblers who love slots with a high degree of volatility thanks to its amazing design, interesting bonus feature, and a great payout potential. As we have mentioned before, the volatility of this slot is higher than usual, so be very careful when you play this slot and know when to quit since it deplete your bankroll rather quickly. For all the horror fanatics who love to gamble, this is definitely a must try! Good luck and have fun!