Zeus Play, a developer, has added another Asian-themed slot game, The Emperor’s Curse, to its catalogue. This game takes players back to feudal Japan, weaving a horror love story about Ronin, a character who falls in love with the emperor’s wife, kills the emperor, and is subsequently haunted by demons. The game design is unique and visually stunning with its anime-style graphics and immersive sound effects.
The Emperor’s Curse is set in a traditional pagoda, featuring a 5-reel, 3-row setup. It has 8 regular symbols that form winning combos when at least three of the same kind appear adjacently. There are two symbol categories: lower-paying hieroglyphs and premium symbols including three Oni masks and the emperor’s wife, Alita.
The game is playable on any device and accepts bets ranging from £0.1 to £20 per spin. It operates on a medium-to-high volatility model and has an RTP of 96%. The maximum win from a single spin is 2,000x the stake, which can be achieved during bonus features.
The emperor appears as a Wild symbol, substituting for other symbols in winning combinations. Each Wild landing awards a Respin, continuing until no new Wilds appear. In Free Spins, Wilds expand to cover the reels, providing bigger winning opportunities. Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatter symbols triggers 8, 12, or 15 spins respectively. Each Scatter symbol is collected and contributes to the Imperial Counter. When the counter reaches 500 Scatters, the Imperial Bonus Game activates, awarding 10 free spins with a 4x multiplier.
Despite its unique design and features, The Emperor’s Curse could improve its prize balance given the high level of risk involved. Nonetheless, the game offers an engaging and immersive gaming experience.
