The set-up of Cloud Quest is a little unusual - the game is played out on a set of 5x5 reels with winning combinations created when you connect 3 or more matching symbols on any horizontal, vertical or diagonal line. Any symbols that form part of a winning combo are blasted away and replaced by the symbols above with a new payout consideration made - these symbol drops keep on coming as long as there's a winner on show.
Helping you on your way is the presence of the Golden Shield which is Cloud Quest's wild - it substitutes for all other symbols and always replaces the middle symbol in a trio combination to boost your chances of further success when the symbol drop follows.
Prior to each spin, 1 row will be designated the Bonus row - clear all 5 symbols from this row you'll trigger the Free Spins feature. If you're lucky enough to clear all 25 symbols from the reels, you can look forward to a special bonus prize.
The feature will see you being granted 5-20 free spins on a new 3 reel, single payline machine - your quest here is to defeat the monster by winning a certain number of combinations and progressing to the next level with another 3 free spins added.
The more monsters you defeat, the bigger the prizes on offer - conquer the 5th and final monster for a payout of 100 times your total stake. You'll also be paid out double your total stake for each unused free spin you have at this stage. In total, there’s 32 free spins to be won.
In the base game, look out too for the Super Power symbol - this gives access to the Super Power wheel which can award a re-spin with an assortment of added extras. 3 triggering Super Power symbols will activate 1 section of the wheel – 4 activates 2 sections with 3 sections possibly opened with 5 Super Powers.
A pointer will then spin around the wheel - if it lands on an activated section, you'll be awarded a re-spin plus 1 of 4 special power extras which will be revealed in the middle of the wheel. They are as follows:
- Five of Fortune – A 5x multiplier will be applied to any wins on your re-spin.
- Emblem of Endurance – On the re-spin, 3 wilds fall on 2 different positions on the reels, boosting your winning chances.
- Mark of Multitude – Wilds replace parts of winning combinations on the re-spin, increasing your chances of a bigger win with the symbol drop.
- Scatter of Success – Symbols can payout in scatter formation rather than having to be linked directly.
Cloud Quest is an impressive slot to look at - the images are intricately drawn 3D affairs and include weapons, shields, potions and books of spells alongside male and female warriors and an orc-style baddie. It's all very high end and enhances the strong sci-fi / fantasy theme.
There's plenty to get stuck into on the features front too - the symbol drops keep the base game action humming along and there's plenty of variety on offer courtesy of the re-spin extras and the free spins. On the volatility scale, Cloud Quest sits just north of medium, offering a balanced range of payouts.
There's plenty to recommend Cloud Quest - it looks terrific and offers plenty of action, especially if you like slots that have symbol drop technology. Players looking for some epic, futuristic entertainment could do much worse than firing up this celestial adventure. I would also recommend you take a look at Golden Legend by Play ‘N Go which is superb.