In the immortal words of William Shakespeare, “That which we call a rose, by any other name would smell as sweet,” but there’s something captivating about certain words. “Mustang” is one such word, evoking images of the untamed North American frontier, both real and imagined. It carries a poetic resonance that far surpasses its definition as “an American feral horse which is typically small and lightly built,” according to Bing. Curiously, this contrast sets the stage for Pragmatic Play’s online slot, Mustang Trail, the focus of our review today.
Mustang Trail immerses players in a North American-themed slot, a popular genre for online gamblers. Developers often beckon players to explore the vast landscapes of this continent, filled with wildlife and adventure. Mustang Trail offers a picturesque view of this terrain, with Native American structures flanking the gaming grid, rugged landscapes, a serene cloudy sky, birds, cacti, and an eagle. It’s a tranquil scene of American countryside, albeit accompanied by a surprisingly high-energy soundtrack that’s almost comically unexpected. While Mustang Trail might not be groundbreaking, it’s almost worth playing just to groove along to its lively soundtrack.
Mustang Trail Slot
When setting out on this trail, players can choose a wager ranging from MYR0.20 to MYR200 per spin. Additionally, there’s a bonus buy option allowing you to purchase 8 free spins for 50 times the stake. The default RTP stands at 96.04%, rising slightly to 96.05% when opting for the bonus buy feature. However, lower configurations are also available. Mustang Trail boasts a highly volatile math model (5 out of 5) and employs a 5-reel, 3-row gaming grid with 10 paylines for determining wins.
As for the pay symbols, they can be divided into two groups: low-paying card royals (10, J, Q, K, and A), offering 10 times the bet for a five-symbol winning line, and high-paying animals (lizard, mountain goat-like creature, eagle, buffalo, and mustang), worth 20 to 150 times the bet for landing five of a kind. Another horse, this one being ridden, serves as the wild symbol, appearing on all reels. Wilds hold the same value as the mustang pay symbol and can substitute for all symbols except the scatter.
Slot Features
The wild symbol also has a unique role in the base game. Whenever it appears in the base game, a random number of wilds are added to the reels in random positions. Furthermore, during free spins, some wilds acquire special powers.
Free Spins
Triggering 3 scatters awards 8 free spins. During these free spins, scatter symbols are collected on a meter with every landing. For every 3rd scatter collected, you receive an additional 5 free spins, along with a wild symbol added to the reels in a random position. These added wilds remain in place until the end of the round.
Mustang Trail: Slot Verdict
Sometimes, after playing a game, there’s little to say about it. Mustang Trail falls into this category, lacking standout features that would keep players engaged for extended periods. Well, except for the music – a quirky blend of country and western with an energetic twist.
Other than that, it’s a typical slot where animal symbols spin on the reels, occasionally resulting in wins. However, on the positive side, Mustang Trail doesn’t feature any major drawbacks that would drive players away. It fits snugly into the popular slot category, following in the footsteps of games like Wolf Gold and Mustang Gold in terms of theme and atmosphere.
Regarding its features, one notable aspect is that wild symbols in the base game seem relatively scarce. This makes sense since, when you land a wild in the base game, you often get multiple wilds due to the random wild symbol addition feature. During free spins, collecting a few scatters doesn’t seem overly challenging, but the placement of wilds isn’t always optimal. Additionally, purchasing free spins in Mustang Trail is comparatively affordable, making it accessible to a wider range of players.
