Online casino games are not known for their story. On the contrary: they are famous for their simplicity, their very abrupt learning curve, and their focus on fun and winnings. The vast majority of modern-day casino games are a lot like Aviator. The game, developed by Ukrainian software provider Spribe Gaming, has a simple, almost minimalistic interface and a very simple setting. A plane is taking off from an airfield, and the higher it ascends, the more the players win. When the plane flies away, the round ends, and the whole thing starts again.
While most people love casino games for their simplicity, there are many who want more – they are looking for casino games that are more like the video games they grew up playing. They want top-notch graphics, sound effects, and a bit more content than simply spinning the reels, while also keeping the same slot machine mechanic. These might be the best games that offer just that.
Castle Builder II (Rabcat Gambling)
Castle Builder II is one of a kind. It is a slot machine fused with a… castle builder game. It could’ve been a great success if the developers replaced the slot machine with, say, a match-three type of game.
The goal of the game is for the player to build castles in various regions of the Kingdom. The castle has to be beautiful, the Princess has to like it, and so does the Suitor. The slot machine is used to collect the materials needed to build the castle – wood, stone, and metal. Once a batch of materials is ready, another level is added to the castle. When it’s done, the Princess and the Suitors come to inspect it. If everyone likes the end product, there’s extra money to be won – and you can move on to the next region to build the next castle.
Hot as Hades (Microgaming)
Hades is the name of the ancient Greek god of the underworld – and the realm itself. And, in Microgaming’s slot machine, they are both hot. But only the mischievous god is on a quest for the Crystal Skull – and a big win for the player.
Throughout the game’s special feature, Hades has to take on Medusa, a glimpse of whom turns anyone to stone, his brother Poseidon, the God of the Sea, and finally Zeus, the God of the Sky and the top dog of the Olympus. And when all this is done, the big prize awaits.
Aliens (NetEnt)
One of the worst things about online slot machines, especially those based on a real-life IP, is that licenses tend to expire. This is why players can no longer access some of the most exciting movie-based slot machines that once were. One of them was “Aliens”, a game that won NetEnt a whole bunch of awards.
Players took on the role of a team of Colonial Marines exploring a colony infested with xenomorphs. During the game’s special feature, players have to explore the colony, shooting down facehuggers, fully-grown Xenos, and even a Queen, while collecting ammo and grenades, all of them helpful in cleansing the colony.
Slot machines are not famous for their storyline – this is why the exceptions, the ones that come with something to tell, are so unique and entertaining. They are probably some of the most fun slots you can play, either for real money or for free. Just make sure you do it responsibly!
