It seems like us gamblers can never have enough of alien slots. They simply keep springing from all software houses in all shapes and colors. The latest addition to imaginative alien releases is actually a perfect example of what a great alien slot should look like. And this superb game comes from the famous Betsoft Slots 3 factory under the name “Arrival.” The name says it all – the slot itself is a novelty, but it also introduces a bunch of innovative features.

“Arrival” is a five reel, 30 payline slot, which presents the best of Betsoft – the cinematic 3D series, which promise great fun. Everything about this slot reminds of alien movies, books and cartoons – there’s the Brain alien, which governs the reels, then a marine and his scientist girlfriend, ray guns, alien pets, and many other symbols. However, that’s not all this lively slot has to offer – on its screen you can find as much as three scatters, which trigger three different bonus rounds, some of which include free spins, wild reels and cash prizes.

In addition to this, the “Arrival’s” offering is even better once you take into account the variety of bets from which to choose. Namely, since there is no great range for coin denominations (they go from $0.02 to $0.50), you have a chance to boost the number of possible bet combinations by placing up to five coins per line. And thanks to the 30 lines, you’ll have plenty of chances to win some excellent prizes.

Special Features:

The only unfortunate downside to this otherwise superb game is the lack of standard wild symbol and multipliers. There are wild reels during one of the features, but there are no classical wilds in regular spins, which is sometimes felt. However, better combinations appear fairly often on the reels, thus moderating this otherwise serious flaw. However, there are many other ways to earn money on this slot, even though they are sometimes difficult to reach. The three scatters trigger three different, and quite generous special features, each of which represents your chance to win some money and improve your bankroll balance.

The first feature is activated by three Brain Aliens anywhere on the reels, and it starts a round of free spins, before which a UFO will come to the reels and turn one of them into the above mentioned wild reel. The prizes you can get here are sometimes mind-blowing, so this feature is really something to look forward to.

The second feature is the UFO Click Me Feature, triggered by three or more ray guns anywhere. In it you can select from three different UFOs carrying instant prizes, until you run into one that contains sign ‘Collect.’

Last but not the least is the Abduction Bonus round, which transfers you to another screen when you get three or more girl symbols on any position. In the bonus round you’ll see the pretty marine girl abducted by the Brain, and your task is to help her fellow marine rescue her, in exchange for a nice, fat prize, of course!

Thinking back, I sincerely believe that the only real downside of this slot can and should be neglected, since the other features bring an abundance of additional prizes. And because everything else about this slot, from graphics, characters, to sounds is next to perfect, “Arrival” really deserves to be a part of the Slots 3 series, which is so famous for its quality.

- reviewed by Latest Casino Bonuses, last updated 2012-06-20