Backseat Gaming, as a developer, may seem rather passive in its approach, as seen in their debut release, Lord Venom, where partner Hacksaw seems to have done much of the work. This is evident from the game’s user interface and recognisable features, both of which bear Hacksaw’s hallmark. However, the game’s animal cartoonish visual presentation might be Backseat Gaming’s contribution, and it remains to be seen what more they have to offer. Lord Venom, though, is a highly playable slot game with the Jungle Bush mystery symbols feature and high-value wilds adding to the base game’s appeal. The mystery symbols reveal Golden Egg multiplier symbols in the bonus round, contributing to the global win multiplier. This is how players can get close to the 15,000x potential, as the game comes with only 19 paylines that limit the base game’s possible payouts. In essence, Lord Venom is a commendable first attempt, and it would be intriguing to see how Hacksaw fares in carving out a more independent path. The game’s premium animal symbols offer 10 to 20 times your stake for 5 of a kind wins, while the low-value fruit symbols all pay twice your stake for the same. The snake wild symbols can substitute for pay symbols to complete/improve line wins. The Jungle Bush symbols serve as mystery symbols, turning into the same randomly chosen pay symbol whenever they appear. Players need three or more scatters to trigger the bonus round, with 12, 14, or 16 free spins awarded for landing 3, 4, or 5 scatters respectively. The global win multiplier boosts all line wins on every spin after it has been created. Players can also buy the bonus round for 150 times the stake, increasing the top-tier RTP to 96.35% and coming with medium volatility. Overall, Lord Venom is a game worth looking into. Backseat Gaming seems to have lived up to their name with their debut release, with Hacksaw taking the driver’s seat. Still, Lord Venom is a solid slot debut, with decent cartoonish visuals and symbol values. The game’s mystery symbols increase the win multiplier in the bonus round, adding an innovative touch to the game. With a potential of 15,000x and a decent hit rate of 1 in 14 million, Lord Venom is a game worth considering.
