There are games that make you shiver with joy when you see them. Then, there are those that are, well, just okay, and there are those with great aspirations and the best intentions to be top of the notch, but fail to go that high because they lack a bit of seasoning. That’s exactly how we could describe Microgaming’s new slot, “Power Spins Sonic 7s” – it’s a game with good graphics, an innovative approach (which could have been a major success), but without some basic features that bring thrill to the game.

Still, make no mistake: this slot is far from bad. On the contrary, it has numerous positive traits. Yet, one cannot help but feel that a little extra would make it a game to look up to. For example, the game features the classic 3-reel slot symbols: sevens, bars, cherries, but in a new robe – most of them (except red sevens) are in different nuances of blue and grey, just like the reels and the whole machine, which gives you this cool but somewhat monotonous feel. Then, there are the features, such as wilds and scatters, but there are no standard free spins or bonus rounds. However, to compensate for this, there’s a Power Spin feature, which is paid extra, but which may award Sonic Wilds with multipliers.

Another good trait of this five-reel nine-payline slot is the number of bet amounts at your disposal. These include coin amounts going from $0.01 to $0.50, the possibility of placing up to 10 coins per line, and the above mentioned Power Spin bet which is 3x the line bet. In addition, if you don’t select the Power Spin, you can also choose the number of lines, therefore extending the range of bets you can place per spin.

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As stated above, this may be considered the weak point of “Power Spins Sonic 7s”, despite the fact that it’s quite innovative with its Power Spin Feature. There are indeed some of the standard features, such as the wild symbol which replaces all other regular symbols, and the scatter which has no other role except to pay any. Therefore, one can really feel the lack of bonus games and free spins here. Still, this lack is somewhat moderated by the sweet anticipation of a Sonic Wild multiplier in Power Spins, where your prizes can get up to 8x higher than during regular spins. On the other hand, you rarely get any multiplier higher than 2x, so don’t get your hopes too high for a really major win.

When it comes to “Power Spins Sonic 7s”, one has to measure pros and cons on a scale – the graphical solutions and its sounds are very good, prizes moderate to generous, which means there’s a chance to leave it without spending too much, but its features lack an additional thrill, which is most usually the reason why people play slots. Having all this in mind, we could say that it’s a game worth trying, especially if you’re into classic slots. Who knows, maybe you’ll find out that it’s not all about thrill and anticipation, after all.