Casino Review – Starburst by NetEnt
Starburst, by NetEnt, is THE most popular online slot game ever, and it’s not hard to see why.
Quality graphics and sound effects, a fun cosmic-theme and the simplest of formats make this slot game easy-to-play and appealing to all.
Starburst has developed a bit of a cult reputation in online slot play as a classic. It has been around since 2012 and is a much-loved and much-played game due to its simplicity and attractive appearance.
As you would expect, if follows a standard slot set-up with five reels, three rows and ten pay lines and is playable from just 0.10p a spin.
Based on a cosmic theme, the symbols are made up of brightly-coloured gems and two spheres, with the BAR sphere being the most valuable symbol.
Unlike most simple slot games, though, Starburst uses ‘win both ways’ technology. This means you can form winning combinations by matching three, four or five symbols on adjacent reels beginning from reel one and reel five.
Starburst bonus feature
Starburst has just one bonus feature, but it’s a good one. Everything centres around the Starburst Wild, which can show up in reels two, three and four to trigger the Starburst Wilds feature.
When you get a Starburst Wild, it expands to give you a locked Wild reel and a free spin. If you get another wild, you’ll get a second wild reel and another free spin.
If you’re really lucky, you’ll get another wild, giving you a free spin with three full wild reels in the middle. This is where the big wins can be made.
The real beauty of this bonus feature is that it happens frequently, so although the wins might not always be big, the game keeps you engaged and entertained.
Starburst verdict
Starburst is a stunning arcade-like game with pleasing sounds and effects that is easy to follow. With an RTP (return of player) of 96.09% it gives regular line hits and the Starburst Wilds feature will show up often.
The simplicity is the main draw of Starburst and, despite being around for quite a while, it has stood the test of time, remaining as popular as ever today.
