Starburst

Starburst Slot Review

Starburst is rightfully one of the most popular video slots from NetEnt which quickly gained its fame since its release in 2012. This slot is a timeless classic that remains popular even today. The interest in this vivid game has not disappeared after such a long time and this fact is amazing. Starburst holds an honorary place among leading slots and often performs as a kind of ambassador for different promos with free spins and welcoming bonuses  that casinos have to offer for beginners. The simplicity is a part of this wonderful game. It gives us that nostalgic vibe for old casino slots. There is a lot going on in this game despite the fact that there is only one bonus function. You will not get bored playing this game.

Starburst by NetEnt Video Review

General Characteristics

The main part of the game happens on 5 reels, 10 lines, 3 rows and you can bet anywhere from 0.1EUR up to 100EUR which makes this game suitable for a lot of beginners. The Maximum Win Multiplier is x500 and the Maximum Win Value is 50 000EUR if you bet 100EUR a spin. Return to Player(RTP) varies from 90.05% to 99.06 so be careful when you choose your casino because it can either make or ruin your day. Volatility is Low which makes this game a pleasant time spending because your bankroll will not go through drastic ups and downs. Hit Frequency is 22.2% which allows us to get a winning combination almost every fifth spin on average. Bet line wins pay when you get 3 or more symbols in succession from both left most right and right most to left. The game is optimized for all popular platforms so you can play it even on your way to work. 

There are 7 main symbols plus Wild symbol

There are not a lot of special features but there is one that will hopefully make us forget about that fact.

Starburst Bonus Features

Starburst Wilds

They substitute for all symbols. Appear on reels 2, 3 and 4. Expand over the reel and trigger a re-spin. The maximum number of re-spins is 3. They remain “sticky” during all of the re-spins.

Our experience playing the Starburst slot

Launching this slot, we knew that this was the most popular online video slot ever created. Nothing compares to its bonuses that different casinos offer. This game has passed the test of time. The game is very simplistic in terms of visuals and game mechanics.  When we started playing it, we were expecting that this low-volatility slot will make our experience easy and enjoyable, but it didn’t seem like it. Even though we prefer higher-risk games, it was quite strange to see how this “easy and enjoyable” slot was draining our balance. The amount of losing spins were unexpectedly high and those wins that we were getting in the first 100 spins did not keep us afloat even a bit. We lost around 75EUR after 100 spins. During the game, we triggered the only bonus function(Starburst Wilds) plenty of times, but it never met our expectations. Only once we got relatively lucky with it and got paid around x20 of our bet and after that our balance was bleeding severely. After we finished 200 spins, we asked ourselves how this game became so popular. We were shocked how this “low-volatility” game treated us. It seemed like we were not playing a relaxing game with stars and diamonds but a more brutal game like Dead or Alive 2. To be honest, we felt deceived. Yes, we agree that 200 spins is not that many to test the statistics but still, it was unpleasant. Probably, we just got very unlucky and you should try it for yourself. Thousands of people can’t be that wrong.