What do big beards, ravens, temples in the sky and big old trees have in common? They are all featured in the Norse legends, that’s what! Talking of Scandies, have you played the
Thunderstruck Stormchaser slot by Stormcraft Studios? It has big boots to fill – the ones you wear when you play Thunderstruck 2 I mean.
Introduction
Thunderstruck Stormchaser Multi-Chase is a five-reel, four-row online slot game with 1,024 Ways to Win. Now, that is not as many as the Cygnus 3 slot, but it is pretty punchy for a Thunderstruck game.
It is the latest instalment in the Thunderstruck series, developed by Stormcraft Studios and distributed by Games Global. In this episode, Thor is searching high and low for Gungnir, which is his father Odin’s sacred spear. You can understand why, as this weapon always hits the target regardless of the thrower’s skill. Even wombats become deadly!
Help him control his wild sister, Thyra, the goddess of Wildstorms, and there could be a 10,000x win up for grabs. Multipliers nudge up on Rolling Reels, and they never reset in the bonus feature.
The game is set in the realm of Asgard, and it features Norse gods and symbols, such as Thor, Thyra, and the tree of life: Yggdrasil.
Look and Feel
Thunderstruck Stormchaser is a visually stunning game. The graphics are crisp and colourful, and the animations are smooth and fluid. It’s a very immersive game thanks to the atmospheric sound effects and the epic soundtrack. The gods aren’t as clean-cut as the Age of the Gods slot but that’s Vikings for you.
It’s a big Wombat’s thumbs up from us, non-opposable, naturally.
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Gameplay and Slot Mechanics
The gameplay in Thunderstruck Stormchaser is simple but engaging. Spin the reels and line up matching symbols to win. Thor is the high-value symbol and is wild. Then it’s Freya, the ravens, the throne, Asgaard, the tree of life and what looks like the crypt in Asgaard, although I can’t be sure as it is a bit dim in my burrow as I write this.
Rolling Reels
These trigger every win. Winning symbols disappear and new symbols roll into their place. This can result in multiple consecutive wins. Rolling Reels feature in both the base game and the free spins round.
Multiplier Madness
This game is big on Multipliers. We like!
Multiplier symbols can appear anywhere in the base game and the free spins round. These can trigger a win multiplier of 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 15x or even 20x.
The sum of the displayed multipliers is added and applied to the total win at the end of a spin.
Bonuses
The game features several bonus features, including:
Wildstorm
This feature can randomly trigger during the base game, and it will turn one to five reels wild. you can win up to 10,000 times your bet on this feature.
This is my favourite feature in Thunderstruck II so I’m a Happy Wombat to see this built into the game.
Wildstorm Screenshot
Free Spins
This feature is triggered when you land three or more scatter symbols on the reels. You will be awarded from seven to twelve free spins, with multipliers that range from 1x to 6x.
It’s all decided on the Free Spins Wheel.
Also, Wildstorm Tokens are distributed at random when the feature kicks off.
Free Spins Wheel Details
Land three scatters to trigger the following values:
Starting free spins: 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12.
Starting multipliers: 1x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x.
Land four scatters to trigger the following values:
Starting free spins: 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
Starting multipliers: 3x, 4x, 5x, 6x, 8x, 9x.
Land five scatters to trigger the following values:
Starting free spins: 15, 16, 18, 20, 22, 25.
Starting multipliers: 5x, 6x, 8x, 9x, 10x, 12x.
Thor can boost multipliers by a random amount.
Land Three or more scatters to trigger an additional five free spins.
The total multiplier is applied to all wins for the duration of the feature when a multiplier is on the screen.
Starter multipliers are visible at the start of the feature
The sum of the displayed multipliers is added to the total multiplier at the end of a spin.
The bonus features in Thunderstruck Stormchaser are what set the game apart. The Wildstorm feature can lead to some decent wins, and the free spins with increasing multipliers are entertaining and keep the excitement levels high.
Buy Feature
In some jurisdictions (not the UK) you buy into the feature.
You can set off the bonus feature by buying three, four or five scatters. This will set you back 50x your current bet.
You may not be able to do this above a certain bet level.
How Does Stormchaser Compare?
Is this game as good as the other Thunderstruck games? Stormchaser is a great addition to the range. The graphics are slick, the gameplay is engaging, and the bonus features can be rewarding. The game is pretty volatile though, so be careful. Be prepared for some dry spells.
Conclusion
The Thunderstruck Stormchaser slot is a great option for fans of the Norse Legends. Just watch the high volatility.
We love seeing the Wildstorm feature back in action, and the multiplier action is great in this game. Hats off to Stormchaser!
Wombat Score: 4.8/5
Even though it’s volatile, we are giving it a high score for the return of Wildstorm and all of that Multiplier action on the Rolling Reels!
FAQs
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What is the Highest Paying Symbol?
The highest payer is the Thor Wild. These can land across the reel-set. Land five on a pay-line to trigger a 10x your stake win.
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Does Stormchaser have the Wildstorm feature?
Yes! This is everyone’s favourite feature from Thunderstruck II. You can set off the Wildstorm feature randomly in the base game, and you get a free spin with fully stacked wild reels. If you are lucky, all five reels can turn wild, which could lead to a huge 10,000x your stake pay day.