Wild Swarm 2 Demo
Wild Swarm 2 Slot Review
Push Gaming has us heading back to the hive in search of rewarding honey in Wild Swarm 2. What we love about Push Gaming is the passion they embed into each sequel, going above and beyond to deliver great precision and innovation.
In Wild Swarm 2, they’ve continued to maintain the steadfast approach to its development by recreating the strong mechanics that made the original Wild Swarm so popular. The original release is one of a few games to stand tall in the hall of fame in the eyes of players everywhere.
The stunning aesthetics and grind for Swarm Mode gave the original its longevity and appeal, even years after it was first released. One of the biggest issues Push Gaming now face is how it’s going to fill its shoes.
We’ve all been disappointed by sequels before, but Push Gaming has proven they’ve got what it takes to make a successful sequel, as witnessed in Razor Returns, and swiftly followed by Razor Ways.
We don’t doubt that Push Gaming will eagerly await the verdict from streamers and players alike, so without further ado, let’s flee the hive in search of glorious nectar.
Base Game & Features
Consisting of 5 reels, 4 rows, and 20 fixed pay lines, Wild Swarm 2 awards winning combinations when 2 or more matching symbols land on adjacent reels, starting from reel 1.
The highest-paying symbol falls to the Dollar Sign, followed by crowns, honey pots, flowers, and A, K, Q, & J card suits. Payouts for each available symbol fall between 0.1x and 30x your bet, where applicable.
In addition, Wild & Sticky Wild symbols substitute for all symbols except Scatters & Chest Icons when completing a winning combination. Sticky Wilds will only count as Wilds during the Free Spins mode and Swarm feature.
Chest Feature
In the base game, Free Spins mode, and Swarm feature, a special Pink Chest can appear on the reels. Inside the Pink Chest are 5 unique Prizes to pick from. When one is selected, it will reveal one of the following:
- Bet Multipliers (between 2x and 1,000x your bet)
- Free Spins
- Swarm Meter Boost
- Instant Swarm Trigger
The Swarm Meter Boost guarantees to increase the Hive Meter to the next level. Alternatively, during the Free Spins and Swarm feature, the following Chest Prizes include:
- Bet Multipliers
- Additional Spins (between 1 & 6)
- Sticky Wild Reels
Triggering a Sticky Wild Reel will fill a random reel with Sticky Wilds.
Collectable Bees
When a Blue Bee symbol lands in the base game, it will fly into the Hive Meter and increase its value by +1, leaving behind a Wild symbol. Additionally, a special Queen Bee symbol may appear on the reels, incrementing the Hive Meter by +5 steps.
Once the Hive Meter has reached maximum capacity (Level 5), each Blue or Queen Bee symbol will be added to it, for a chance to trigger the Swarm Feature. Naturally, the Quee Bee has a higher potential of triggering the Swarm Feature.
The levels of the Hive Meter are as follows:
- Level 1: Requires 10 Bee symbols to obtain Level 2 (96.31%)
- Level 2: Requires 30 Bee symbols to obtain Level 3 (96.40%)
- Level 3: Requires 50 Bee symbols to obtain Level 4 (96.51%)
- Level 4: Requires 100 Bee symbols to reach level 5 (96.59%)
- Level 5: Max level achieved (96.74%)
Wild Swarm 2 Free Spins
Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters anywhere in the base game triggers the Free Spins mode, awarding the following:
- 3 Scatters: Awards 7 Free Spins and 3 Sticky Wilds
- 4 Scatters: Awards 8 Free Spins and 4 Sticky Wilds
- 5 Scatters: Awards 10 Free Spins and 5 Sticky Wilds
At the start of the session, the awarded Sticky Wilds will be randomly positioned on reels with an active Reel Multiplier. There are 2 Reel Multipliers available in this mode, fixed above reels 2 & 4, awarding a Multiplier of x2 and x4, respectively.
Once an entire reel has been filled with Sticky Wilds, including Reel Multipliers, an additional +1 Free Spin is awarded.
Swarm Feature
When the Swarm Feature is triggered, either by a Bee symbol or Pink Chest, +10 Free Spins and individual Reel Multipliers are awarded.
- Reel 1: x2 Multiplier
- Reel 2: x3 Multiplier
- Reel 3: x4 Multiplier
- Reel 4: x6 Multiplier
- Reel 5: x8 Multiplier
Before the first spin begins, an entire Stack of Sticky Wilds is randomly positioned on 1 of 5 reels, thus triggering its Reel Multiplier.
Bonus Buy
Players may purchase one of the following Bonus Buy options:
- Option 1: Awards 7 Free Spins for 74x your bet
- Option 2: Awards 8 Free Spins for 139x your bet
- Option 3: Awards 10 Free Spins for 332x your bet
- Option 4: Awards 7-10 Free Spins at random for 125x your bet
Wild Swarm 2 has a maximum win potential of 10,000x your bet. If any game session reaches this, the current mode ends, and the player returns to the base game with the qualifying amount.
Our Honest Verdict
Wild Swarm 2 is the much-deserved sequel to an unforgettable release by Push Gaming, but in many ways, it’s the same as before. In this instance, the old saying ‘if it isn’t broken, don’t fix it’ springs to mind, and it wouldn’t be fair to say that it’s too similar to its predecessor.
Push Gaming has carefully curated Wild Swarm 2 by building it around the lovable features from the original release, instead of stripping it entirely in favour of new ones. The enhancements made have significantly boosted the overall appeal and stamina of the game, while retaining the essence of the original was the right move from Push Gaming.
Players will find these similarities of great comfort when spinning the reels of Wild Swarm 2, while the new elements bring a fresh perspective. One of the most notable improvements comes from the Multiplier Reels during the Free Spins mode. We believe this proves to be widely effective, and its presence within the Swarm Feature only magnifies the overall potential.
The Swarm feature has always been the crown jewel of Wild Swarm, so to have it return in the sequel means a great deal to us and its loyal followers. The anticipation factor has been increased to make it a much more nail-biting experience than the first time around, while the upgraded 10,000x max win potential creates a high-energy atmosphere.
This increase in potential is as bold as it is significant for a sequel. With the chance to hit up to 10,000x in a single session, Wild Swarm 2 significantly outranks the original.
All in all, we firmly believe that Push Gaming has skillfully and masterfully created a promising sequel to Wild Swarm, while implementing clever tweaks to make it a must-play release for players everywhere.
Since the release of Wild Swarm 2, Push Gaming has gone on to release a third instalment of the series, Wild Swarm Triple Hive, switching out the Swarm Feature for 3 unique Free Spins modes and epic Jackpot Prizes.
*The images found in this slot review are currently from Demo Play. On average, our reviews are written prior to the initial release date and before real play is available.
