Back in the day, NetEnt were one of the kings of the iGaming scene alongside Microgaming, but it’s fair to say the competition has increased by about 2,000% since the early days of online slots. They’re still one of the big names and have more history than most, but for me, they’ve fallen down the pecking order by some way. Over the years, NetEnt has been responsible for some big slots, many of which are still regarded as classics today, such as Starburst, Aloha! Cluster Pays and Gonzo’s Quest, but today is another oldie we’re revisiting, or at least being reminded of, as NetEnt brings us Space Wars XXXtreme, a follow-up to their 2013 release, Space Wars, which also spawned Space Wars 2 Powerpoints. As for its core stats, Space Wars XXXtreme Megaways is a 6-reel slot with up to 72,030 or 117,649 ways to win, a 96.14% RTP, and a 14,400x the stake maximum win.
If you’ve played the original, you’ll know it does not have a main bonus game, which is the same this time around, too. However, each win on the reels gives you two rewards, as after a winning combo is created, the reels re-spin to guarantee another payout. The XXXtreme aspect of this slot is a bonus-buy-like feature that allows you to spin with up to 117,649 ways to win and with a guaranteed 10,000 or 50,000, depending on the option you purchase.
Have you been around long enough to remember the original version of Space Wars, or are you a fledgling when it comes to the slots scene? Either way, via the Space Wars XXXtreme Meagways slot demo below, you can see what NetEnt has changed from that original slot.
| Provider | Netent |
| Reels | 6 |
| Rows | 7 |
| Paylines | 117,649 |
| Bonus Rounds | 0 |
| Bet Range | 0.40 - 320 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 14,400x |
| Bonus Buy | No |
| RTP | 96.14% |
| Our Rating | 6.3 |
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Space Wars XXXtreme Megaways demo slot
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Space Wars XXXtreme Megaways slot theme, stakes, pays & symbols
NetEnt has developed an XXXtreme version of several of its slots over the years, such as Starbust XXXtreme and Milkshake XXXtreme. Those slot releases work similarly to Space Wars XXXtreme Megaways, as you can purchase XXXtreme Spins, which boosts your chances of landing big payouts. Is the feature enough to offset the lack of a bonus game? I’m unsure, but at least it adds something entirely different from the original title versions of the game.
One aspect that’s certainly not been boosted to the extreme is the symbol payouts on Space Wars XXXtreme. I guess that is to offset the fact that each win is actually two due to the re-spins feature. The Red Alien returns 2x the stake for a 6-symbol combination; the Orange Alien rewards up to 1.25x, the Yellow Alien pays a maximum of 0.5x, and the Green and Blue Aliens return up to 0.375x and 0.25x, respectively. The low-pay Aliens come in the form of Purple, Yellow, and Orange Critter-like creatures, all returning up to 0.12x, and the Green, Purple, and Blue Critters rewarding up to 0.1x.
The betting range is a tad unorthodox as the minimum bet you can place is fixed at €0.40 per spin. Whilst this may force low-rollers to turn to another game if they want some value for their deposit, those with cash to burn will have no problems spending it on Space Wars XXXtreme as the maximum bet you can lay down reaches a jaw-dropping €320.00.
Space Wars XXXtreme Megaways slot base game
As the name of this slot tells us, the Megaways mechanic is in play across the six reels of Space Wars XXXtreme Megaways, and during the standard mode, there are up to 72,030 ways to win that can be delivered on any spin. You can unlock up to 117,649 via the XXXtreme option, which we’ll explore later. As for hitting a winning combo, three or more matching symbols on consecutive reels starting from the leftmost reel are required for a payout to be awarded.
Respins Feature
When a winning combination lands on Space Wars XXXtreme, you’re guaranteed two wins instead of one. Once a win lands, the reels re-spin to guarantee another winning combo.
Space Wars XXXtreme slot bonus features
There isn’t a bonus game on the Space Wars XXXtreme slot, which is in keeping with the original. However, there is the XXXtreme Spins feature that boosts your winning potential.
XXXtreme Spins
This is an optional feature you can trigger that gives you spins on reels with up to 117,649 ways to win and guarantees a certain number of win ways depending on the buy option you choose.
- For 10x your current stake, you’ll spin with at least a guaranteed 10,000 ways to win.
- For 75x, your spins are guaranteed to have at least 50,000.
Pros
- Another visual masterpiece from NetEnt.
Cons
- No bonus game,
- The minimum stake is €0.40 which will put off the low-rollers.
Space Wars XXXtreme Slot Review Final Thoughts
You can never complain about the graphical aspect of NetEnt slots, as that’s an area where the developer has always been strong. However, while the re-spin feature is good, and there’s the option to purchase XXXtreme spins, there’s little else to talk about here. I’m sure fans of the original will enjoy what’s on offer, but fans of modern slots with heaps of features will likely get tired of this slot after a handful of spins.