Starburst Galaxy Slot Review

Whereas on the surface level, Galaxy looks like a better Starburst, it is a wholly different game when it comes to the bonuses. There is plenty of stuff here. It seems as if NetEnt has packed the game with a host of buzzword features starting right from Avalanches, a Feature Generator, a Multiplier Collect Meter, and feature buys to the typical wilds and the thematic bonuses of Galaxy Star, Galaxy Star Meter, and the Mega Star. Yes, it is a lot to keep track of. Starburst vs. Starburst Galaxy is going to be the perfect case study of bloating a game—for better or worse.

Feature Generator

This is central to the gameplay here. Five consecutive wins will trigger the Generator, filling up a progress meter. Once the meter is full, one of the following random modifiers is going to be triggered:

• Destroy: Removes one or more symbol types from the reels
• Random Wilds: Adds 3-9 wilds to the reels
• Expanding Wilds: Turns wilds into vertical stacks
• Line Transform: Fills an entire row or reel with the same symbol
• Upgrade: Upgrades lower-paying symbols to higher-value ones

It is a fresh mechanic and can keep things exciting for longer.

Galaxy Star (and Galaxy Meter)

Activated after the fifth modifier in the Feature Generator is triggered, the Galaxy Star is one of the most lucrative aspects of the game. The game grid will expand to 7x7 from 5x5, and a 3x3 Wild is placed randomly on the reels. As one might expect—this leads to a considerably larger win potential with multiple Wilds appearing on the reels after each Avalanche. In many ways, this is the highlight in Starburst Galaxy.

So, in other words, each time a 3x3 Wild symbol appears on the reels, it fills the Galaxy Meter. Once the Meter reaches 50, the Galaxy Star initialises the Galaxy Star feature. The Meter will reset after the bonus round ends.

Mega Star

Landing three or more Scatter symbols will trigger the Mega Star feature. This one will place a 2x2 Wild on the grid. Once the wins are calculated, up to five regular Wild symbols are added to the reels during the next Avalanche. While this feature is in play, the Scatter symbols can carry a multiplier (2x, 3x, 5x, 10x, or 25x)—which are collected in the Multiplier Collect Meter (duh). These multipliers are then applied to all wins, making the Mega Star another high-reward opportunity for players.

Elevate (Bonus Buy)

Bonus/feature buys are becoming more common by the day. Elevate (fancy name for Bonus Buy) is a feature using which you can buy access to some of the more exciting bonus features. A shortcut to big rewards or a way to burn your bankroll and call it a day sooner?

• Bonus Boost (3x the bet): Increases the chance of triggering the Galaxy Star feature
• Mega Star (10x the bet): Guarantees the Mega Star feature with one free spin containing 3 scatters
• Boosted Mega Star (50x the bet): Activates the Mega Star feature and the Multiplier Collect Meter, ensuring at least two scatters with multipliers
• Galaxy Star (100x the bet): Guarantees the activation of the Galaxy Star feature
• Galaxy Star Bonanza (500x the bet): Guarantees the Galaxy Star feature with 5 pre-activated features from the Feature Generator and a random multiplier between x2 and x75

Starburst Galaxy takes everything that made the original Starburst so iconic and turbocharges it with new features, slick graphics, and exciting bonuses. While it maintains the cosmic charm and familiar feel of its predecessor, the game now offers a more complex, feature-packed experience, making it an ideal pick for players who enjoy an added layer of excitement and big win potential.

The medium-high volatility and 25,000x max win potential are nice perks, but the three RTP variants can fool you. It is an engaging sequel to a popular game that can only be tagged as a blend of nostalgia and modern mechanics.

Rating: 7.5 (Good)

Starburst Galaxy was much-anticipated, even by yours truly. Upon trying the game, I was instantly taken back to the times of Starburst—a game that celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2022. Starburst Galaxy is an attempt to take the core space-themed experience and the brand value of the Starburst IP, mix in a few chic, modern features, and package it all into a 2025-ready banger that will quickly become the staple of all top UK online casinos. So far, the plan seems to be succeeding.