Mega Fire Blaze: Rocky Slot Review

Playtech and partner studio Rare Stone decided on a clean aesthetic for Mega Fire Blaze Rocky - one that some players might find a bit too simple for a modern slot game. After all, the reels are in a dark shade of red and set on a sky backdrop that doesn’t appear to be connected to the Rocky films the game is based on. 

That said, the symbols on the reels make up for the disappointment, at least when it comes to the high pay and wilds. The high-paying symbols are bold representations of characters from the Rocky films, namely Clubber Lang, Apollo Creed, Ivan Drago, and Adrian. Clubber Lang is the most valuable of these, being worth up to 6x the bet for a full payline of 5. On the low-paying side you will find I, II, III, IV, and V symbols, which of course refer to the five films making the Rocky franchise. 

The Italian Stallion himself appears as the wild, which expands to fill the entire reel whenever making part of a winning combination. Rocky appears on reels 2, 3, 4, and 5, and can substitute for all paying symbols. 

As for special symbols, Mega Fire Blaze: Rocky has three of these. The Rocky scatter can trigger the free spins round, while the Red Circle and Italian Stallion symbols can activate the Mega Fire Blaze round. We’ll get into these in more detail in this review’s Bonus Features section.

As the name suggests, Mega Fire Blaze: Rocky features Playtech’s popular Mega Fire Blaze bonus round. It also includes a free spins round, further adding to the excitement. Now let’s check out how to both activate and play these bonus features: 

Free Spins Feature

Land 3 Rocky scatters anywhere on the reels to trigger a round of 5 free spins. During this round the wilds get a 2x multiplier, which will be applied to any wins they make part of. The free spins can be retriggered by, once again, landing 3 or more scatters, and you can also trigger the Mega Fire Blaze feature during this round. 

Mega Fire Blaze Hold and Respin Feature 

Landing any combination of at least 6 Red Circle or Italian Stallion symbols anywhere on the reels will award you with a round the Mega Fire Blaze Hold and Respin feature. This starts with the triggering symbols locking in place before 5 more rows are added to the reels, each with 2 padlocks. You then get 3 respins with which to land any of these symbols - Red Circle, Italian Stallion, Ivan Drago, Clubber Lang, and Apollo Creed. These symbols have the following feature: 

• Red Circle - hold a value of up to 50x the bet
• Gold Circle - remove a padlock from any of the locked rows before transforming into a Blue Circle worth 1x the bet. 
• Ivan Drago: Adds up to 5 prize symbols to the reels before turning into a Blue Circle. 
• Clubber Lang: Boosts the value of up to 10 prize symbols on the reels before turning into a Blue Circle. 
• Apollo Creed: Collects the values of up to 10 symbols on the reels before turning into a Blue Circle. 
• Star: These turn into either a Mini (20x), Minor (100x), or Major (500x) Mega Fire Blaze Jackpot.

The number of respins resets back to 3 each time you land any of these symbols in the unlocked reels. If all 4 rows are unlocked during the round the curtains on top of the reels are opened to reveal a new reel position. This spins to give you a chance to win the Grand prize worth 2,000x the bet. 

The round ends once you either use all 3 respins or fill all reel positions with symbols, which is when all prizes are added up and awarded as a cash payout.

Does Mega Fire Blaze: Rocky win the belt, or does it simply hit the canvas on the first round? That depends on how much of a fan of the franchise one is, really. The visuals are not that impressive compared to the best modern video slots have to offer, while the audio’s mix of crowd noises, thuds and beeps is frankly disappointing. The RTP is also somewhat middling at 95.42%, especially when paired with the medium volatility. 

However, Rocky fans should still get a kick by seeing their favourite characters on the reels, especially whenever Rocky himself shows up in reel-filling form as the wild. The Mega Fire Blaze feature is also good fun - Playtech continues making games using this mechanic for good reason. As such, this is a game for some players, as high-quality options are available for those who want a slot based on a movie licence that includes a hold and spin-style feature. 

Rating: 6.5