Bloodsuckers II

A lot of people loved the old Bloodsuckers, which really evoked the old, cheesy vampire theme. But the sequel comes out in 2017, and brings some big upgrades to the table, both with visuals and with gameplay. Tackle this 5-reel 25-payline slot as you journey into the castle with Amilia, a young vampire in search of her ancestors’ treasure, who met his doom long ago facing against vampire hunters. But as you uncover the dark mysteries of the mansion, be careful of the ruthless demon that occupies the castle and guards the treasure from you.

In a move reminiscent of Gonzo’s Quest, the protagonist of this game sits by the reel’s sidelines, performing idle animations as you play and helping you along from time to time by participating in special features. It is in her that you can really see the visual upgrade, as both her looks and animations are top notch.

Still, NetEnt decided to play it relatively safe as far as format goes. Like its predecessor, it is a 5-reel 25-payline slot, playing relatively the same and then adding a myriad of bonuses on top to expand the original. Scatters, Wilds and Bonus symbols all work in the exact same way as they used to back in the day, with the added twist that now you are the vampire instead of the vampire slayer.

The slight changes to the formula come in terms of Amilia, who will occasionally fire a slew of arrows on the grid. Not out of frustration at a lack of wins, but to either add a Scatter or a Bonus icon. The game decides randomly when this actually happens, but it is always welcome to see.

And naturally, this being NetEnt, the Autoplay feature shines through. Wide range of numbers you can set it to spin, as well as the option to set loss and win limits, and stop the free spins in case of just about anything appearing on the reels.

From $0.25 up to $250, Bloodsuckers II is not shy to give you variety when you play around. Paired with the fact you can walk off with a satisfying win, we feel this slot will be popular with both casual players and high rollers alike.

While in the main game you may find yourself lacking for wins from time to time, both the bonus and free spins are much more likely to leave your pockets full of cash. And while someone might have some qualms about raiding the coffins of your dead ancestors, you’re a vampire. Such petty remarks are beneath you.

The real place where the graphical update truly shines is with symbols present in the slot. Different coloured broches match up to their vampire counterparts. And if they look familiar to you, that is because they were present in the first game as well! It is probably quite a nice hit of nostalgia, as they were mostly faithfully recreated, and now come with awesome animations to really get your imagination going.

Search for the Scatters in the garden, and you will find it blooming full of roses. Even two are enough to reward a bountiful prize, and three and above grant the player 10 free spins. While it is active, all wins are multiplied by 3x, making even the smallest victories more satisfying.

Three Bonus icons, and much like the vampire hunter before you, ascend the castle to find what treasures lie within. You can get a cash prize, a key that allows you to go up a level, or you can uncover the demon lurking within one of the coffins, which ends it immediately. You can also pick up Scatters, which can reward 10 free spins at the end of the bonus game.

Finally, Amilia herself can fire a few arrows, making sure there are more Scatters or Bonuses on the reels, and increasing your odds of triggering one of the special features.