It wasn’t all that long ago that we reviewed a ninja-themed slot from another one of Hacksaw Gaming’s partners, Bullshark Games, titled Wild Dojo. That registered a 6.8 out of 10 score, so Backseat Gaming, who also partner with Hacksaw, have a good chance of beating their stable mates’ score if their new slot, Shadow Strike, can impress. As for its core stats, we have a 5-reel slot with 14 fixed paylines, an RTP of 96.36%, and a maximum win of 15,000x bet.
Players have a good selection of features to explore in Shadow Strike, starting with two special symbols that can appear in the Ninja Reels aspect of the game. These are the Wild, which will create a new wild symbol in a random position on the corresponding reel with a chance of adding a multiplier up to 50x, and the multisplit symbol, which will multiply the multiplier value of all wild symbols on the corresponding reel with its displayed value. That’s just the start, though, as Shadow Strike comes with three bonus features that can be triggered and a whole host of bonus buy and enhanced play options to utilise, which we’ll cover in more detail in our full slot review.
Can you channel your inner fighting spirit and train it in the ways of the ninja to produce huge wins? Well, practice is the key to improving your skills, so make sure you take full advantage of our free play Shadow Strike slot demo. It’s available to try below.
| Provider | Hacksaw Gaming |
| Reels | 5 |
| Rows | 4 |
| Paylines | 14 |
| Bonus Rounds | 3 |
| Bet Range | 0.10 - 100 |
| Volatility | High |
| Max Win | 15,000x |
| Bonus Buy | Yes |
| RTP | 96.36% |
| Our Rating | 7.3 |
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Shadow Strike Slot Theme, Stakes, Pays & Symbols
If you like the sound of being a super powerful ninja that slashes its way to super big wins, then we have several free slot games you can enjoy here on our platform that will offer you that experience. First, you should try out the Power of Ninja demo slot from Pragmatic Play; a scatter pays game featuring multipliers and a max win of 5,000x bet. If it’s a more fun theme you’re seeking, however, then PG Soft’s Ninja Racoon Frenzy demo is another title worth taking for a few spins that offers a lower level of volatility and a top win of 2,500x.
We already know that Shadow Strike has a much higher max win than both of those releases with its jackpot of 15,000x, but how does it fare with the standard rewards in its pays section? Well, at the top of the paytable, we have the Gold Ninja and the Dragon Wild, which both share a return of 20x the bet for winning combinations of five, with the wild also substituting for all other regular symbols. Following these, we have the Red Ninja worth 10x, with the Green Ninja and Blue Ninja completing the premium pays with equal payouts of 7.5x. Dropping to the lower pays, we have four different weapons coloured Brown, Blue, Green and Red, which all return 2x the bet for a five of a kind win.
Players have a good range of betting options on Shadow Strike, with the minimum standard cost of spinning the reels starting at €0.10 and maxing out at €100. With over 25 other stakes to choose from within this range, all real money players should be able to find a suitable price of play to join in the action.
Shadow Strike Slot Base Game
The Shadow Strike slot game is played on a 5×4 reel configuration with just 14 fixed paylines. For a win to be awarded, a minimum of three matching symbols must land across an active payline starting from the leftmost reel first.
Ninja Reels
Above and below the main playfield are two additional Ninja Reels that are always locked at the start of every base game spin. If the special symbols or scatters appear in any of these positions and can be used, then both rows will open up, and the specific symbols will come into play.
Wild Symbol
When a wild symbol lands on one of the ninja reels, it will create a new wild symbol in a random position on the corresponding reel in the main grid. Furthermore, wilds on the main grid could have a value ranging from 2x to 50x applied to them.
Multisplit Symbol
The multisplit symbol can only appear on the ninja reels, and when they land, they will multiply the the multiplier value of all wild symbols on the corresponding reel in the main grid with the displayed multiplier. The possible MultiSplit multiplier values are: 2x, 3x, 4x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, 50x. If a MultiSplit symbol crosses over a Wild that does not have a multiplier value, the multiplier value of the MultiSplit will be added to the
Shadow Strike Slot Bonus Features
Players can trigger a total of three bonus rounds in Shadow Strike. These are The Mysteries of the Dojo, The Secrets of the Scroll, and The Wisdom of the Koi. Let’s find what you can expect to see from each of these bonus features.
The Mysteries Of The Dojo Bonus
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Dojo Scatters in the base game will trigger this bonus and award 10, 12, or 14 free spins, respectively. During this bonus, both ninja reels are unlocked, and all wilds that land will remain sticky for the duration of the feature.
The Secrets Of The Scroll Bonus
When 3, 4, or 5 Scroll Bonus Scatters land in view, the feature will be triggered, and 10, 12, or 14 free spins will be awarded, respectively. During this round, both ninja reels are unlocked, and when wild symbols land on the main grid, they will expand the entire length of the reel.
The Wisdom Of The Koi Bonus Game
Land three of the Koi Bonus scatters in view will activate this feature. The bonus consists of two phases. First, there is the collection phase, where you begin with three respins, with the aim of collecting as many wilds and multipliers as possible. Each time a new wild or multiplier lands in view, your spin count will be reset to three. Once you run out of spins, the second phase of the feature will start, where you are awarded three free spins. On each spin, the number of wilds you collect will land randomly on the reels, and any collected multipliers on the positions above them will be applied.
Bonus Buy
In the relevant jurisdictions, the following bonus buy and enhanced play options are available:
- BonusHunt FeatureSpins: Each spin is three times more likely to trigger a bonus. Costs 3x the current bet.
- Ninja Power FeatureSpins: Each spin guarantees 2-5 wild symbols on the top ninja reel and at least 1 multisplit symbol on the bottom ninja reel at the cost of 50x the bet.
- The Mysteries of the Dojo Bonus Buy: Trigger the feature instantly for 100x the bet.
- The Secrets of the Scroll Bonus Buy: Enter this bonus round at the cost of 150x the bet.
- The Wisdom of the Koi: Can be triggered instantly for 200x the bet.
Pros
- Three bonus rounds, all offering something different, can be triggered.
- The usual high standard of development often seen associated with anything related to Hacksaw Gaming.
Cons
- Some parts of the bonus rounds look to have been borrowed from other games.
Shadow Strike Slot Review Final Thoughts
While Shadow Strike has some similarities to other releases under the Hacksaw umbrella, the three bonus games are at least different and offer some genuine excitement, especially the Wisdom of the Koi, where I had the best results during testing.
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