The ancient land of Egypt has always been a source of fascination for people around the world. From its majestic pyramids to its intricate hieroglyphics, there’s no shortage of mystery and intrigue that surrounds this timeless civilization. It’s only fitting then, that game developers would draw inspiration from these enigmatic lands when crafting slot games that transport players on an immersive adventure through time.

In this review, we’ll delve into the intricacies of "5 Lions Megaways 2," a site slot game developed by pragmatic Play, which promises to unveil the secrets of ancient Egypt. With its stunning visuals and engaging gameplay mechanics, does this sequel live up to the hype surrounding it? In this in-depth analysis, we will scrutinize every aspect of this slot game from theme and design to features and payouts.

Theme

The 5 Lions Megaways 2 slot game takes place amidst the golden sands of ancient Egypt. The reels are set against a backdrop of an intricate pyramid complex, complete with ornate hieroglyphs that add to its majestic ambiance. With five lions standing proudly as guardians, it’s clear from the start what the focus of this game is: the revered beasts of old.

One can’t help but feel drawn into the world created by pragmatic Play. The graphics are crisp and vibrant, transporting players on an epic journey through the ancient city-state. Characteristic music that echoes traditional Egyptian rhythms rounds out the immersive experience.

Design

Upon closer inspection, it’s apparent that this game has been designed with a specific player in mind – one who appreciates the grandeur of ancient cultures but isn’t intimidated by complex gameplay mechanics. The controls are intuitive, and most players can grasp how to navigate without requiring any elaborate instructions or manuals.

Players have access to various screen resolution options so they can adjust their gaming experience according to personal preference, from 16:9 widescreen resolutions down to compact mobile play settings. A convenient setting also exists for turning off animations if preferred by certain users – thus allowing anyone with an average device to appreciate the rich visuals of this game.

Symbols

The standard set consists of nine unique symbols featuring various Egyptian gods and animals alongside playing card ranks ranging from 9-Aces as substitutes at some point during your gaming session (though they aren’t actually part thereof). Among them stands out "Golden" version each – except for special cases like scatters & Wilds naturally.

• Lower Paying Symbols: A through to Jack
• Mid-paying Symbols: Queen, King
• Higher-Paying Symbols: Pharaoh, Cat, Camel
• Special/High-Paid Symbols:

Scatter Symbol : Scarab (Golden) – Landing 3, 4 or all five on the grid gives ten free spins with increased Megaways counts

There aren’t many bonus features available here that will change significantly over normal gameplay but they are well integrated. Some highlights include:

Wild The Lion Wild can appear anywhere and substitutes for any regular symbol.

Payouts

Wins pay from left to right starting on the first reel only, while winning combinations of a single type do not multiply each other. In theory you have limitless chances per round due simply because wins accumulate adding their respective multiplier value rather than replacing them before calculation hence "no max win".

In summary – 5 Lions Megaways 2 offers fairly standard payouts as found typically within medium volatility games (but some good news, payout odds seem favorable) combined with many unique game features like wilds which also apply to scatters which act more like normal wild substitutes though will have additional roles during free spins.

Volatility

This is the first area where we see substantial improvement over its predecessor. In contrast to a slightly lower overall win rate for players with similar bets across an equivalent session length or less – this one does appear higher up on our scale even when including any possible maxes though results may vary depending individual performance factors etc., 5 Lions Megaways II therefore presents itself as having Medium-High Volatility in terms of wins received by those placing maximum stakes, but it’s essential not everyone engages betting such high levels.

RTP (Return to Player) : pragmatic play confirms the RTP at approximately 95.88% , thus leaving about five percent less for house edge hence lower percentage is indeed slightly better than the predecessor here.