Take Starburst to The XXXtreme

Robert Longthorpe - 26 October 2021 in News

Earlier this year, the Swedish-based online casino software and games developer, NetEnt, which is also part of the Evolution Group, made an exciting announcement. The group said that it would be upping the ante on one of – if not the most – successful slot game in its catalogue.

The original Starburst slot was released in 2012, and since then went on to become a bestseller all over the world. The legendary Starburst slot is constantly being voted the most popular game at New Zealand online casinos, and so you can imagine the excitement when NetEnt announced that it was releasing a sequel to the game, Starburst XXXtreme.

What did NetEnt Say in its Announcement?

In its press release announcing the good news of a follow-up game to Starburst, NetEnt promised that the celestial sequel would retain the much-loved and instantly recognizable experience from the original game, but all the while turbo-powering it to a completely new dimension.

“New-age features include cranked-up volatility and additional functionality that creates a space odyssey with a jaw-dropping gaming experience and spectacular win potential,” wrote NetEnt.

The kaleidoscopic Starburst XXXtreme is played out on a 5 x 3 screen and boasts many exciting new features.

These include XXXtreme Spins which players can be purchased to guarantee bigger rewards, and fantastic Starburst Wilds.

NetEnt Retains Classic Features of Starburst Slot

The chief product officer at Evolution, Todd Haushalter had this to say about the new sequel slot game:

“Starburst XXXtreme is a fun-focused addition to any gaming portfolio, with an easy-to-understand mechanic – and it brings a great legacy,” he said.

“Everyone knows the Starburst name. It’s been a slot favourite for years. We’ve been working hard to keep those classic features that make the game so popular, and the team have done a great job at incorporating them into an XXXtreme version that will appeal to current, as well as the next generation, of players. It’s a big responsibility working on an already well-loved game, but with Starburst XXXtreme there’s a great blend between old and new. We’re looking forward to seeing this game out in the market, and we’re sure players are going to love the gaming experience just as much as we loved creating it.”

What Makes Starburst XXXtreme Slot Great?

When NetEnt promised an extreme experience on the reels, it certainly kept its word. This new star in the NeEnt portfolio boasts a number of improvements to the original, iconic game, but still keeps true to the look and feel of Starburst.

This is a fast-paced game with super-high energy that will grab your attention in no time.

It has a mystical, cosmic theme and a fantastic soundtrack, which makes spinning the reels even more enjoyable.

Players are said to be absolutely enthralled by the new game, which brings with it an arcade-feel, and agree that it was worth the decade-long wait for the sequel to come out.

This is what players are looking for in a slot game: simple theme, great look and soundtrack and the opportunity to win big. They get all this and more through Starburst XXXtreme.

These are some of the many reasons New Zealand online casino players love the new game:

Big rewards potential: You stand to win up to 200,000 x your bet on a single spin in this game! Starburst XXXtreme is a high volatility game with a 96.26% RTP!
This game is wild!: Wild rewards play a big part in the success of Starburst XXXtreme. Wild symbols will appear on the second, third and fourth reels to stand in for other symbols. The wilds expand and each one that lands will award re-spins and a random multiplier. If other wilds land on the reels during the re-spin, it will also expand and offer even more re=spins. Subsequent spins see the wild symbol locked.
Random Wilds: There’s more wild action! The Random Wilds feature randomly activates after a spin or a re=spin. You’ll win one to three Starburst Wild symbols on the second, third and fourth reels. You’ll also be able to grab random multipliers of up to 150 x!
XXXtreme Spins: Starburst XXXtreme also gives you the opportunity to buy XXXtreme Spins at a cost of 10 x your bet for a guaranteed Starburst Wild symbol per spin and 95 x your bet for 2 guaranteed Wild symbols per spin.