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Mercy of the Gods from NetEnt: Slot Review - enter the realm of the divine!

Seek out ancient treasure inside a mysterious pyramid somewhere in Egpyt in this amazing slot from NetEnt!

Get ready to join an adventurous archaeologist in Egypt in this action-packed online slot from NetEnt! The setting for this game is an ancient hidden pyramid full of mystery and importantly a whole lot of treasure. According to legend, it is said to house unimaginable riches based on the Egyptian Gods themselves including Isis, Horus, and Anubis. There have even been rumours that a Progressive Jackpot is hidden somewhere too. Read on as we step inside the pyramid to see what treasures might await us on the reels in this exciting online slot?

Mercy of the Gods is a 20 payline slot that includes Expanding Wilds, Respins, Free Spins, 2 Fixed Jackpots, as well as a Progressive Jackpot.

Mercy of the Gods Screenshot

Special Features

The first feature to discuss is the obligatory Wild symbol which is represented by an image of the word ‘Wild’ displayed inside an intricate gold frame complete with a red gem. This symbol substitutes for all other symbols apart from the Scatter and Bonus symbols to help form winning combinations on the reels.

When you land 1 or more Wilds on the reels then you will trigger the Gift of Life Respins feature. Once activated, each Wild symbol will move a row down on each Respin until all Wilds have disappeared from view. Pleasingly, if more Wilds show up then you will be awarded additional Respins.

Mercy of the Gods also features a Gift of Double Wilds feature which triggers whenever a Wild symbol lands behind another Wild symbol in the Gift of the Life Respins feature. When in this feature then it will expand the triggering Wild symbol to cover the entire reel as well as retrigger the Gift of Life Respin feature with a Wild reel now moving down 1 row at a time for every Respin.

Like most online slots, Mercy of the Gods comes with a Free Spins bonus round. To trigger it then you will need to land 3 or more Scatter symbols anywhere on the reels in the main game. The Scatter symbol is depicted by an image of the Eye of Horus. It goes without saying, the more Scatters you land then the more Free Spins you will be given. For instance, 3, 4, or 5 Scatters award 5, 8, or 12 Free Spins respectively. When in Free Spins, Wilds will proceed to expand to cover an entire reel which in turn will activate the Gift of Life Respins feature after wins are calculated.

The final feature to discuss is the Gift of Wealth Jackpot feature. To activate this highly lucrative bonus feature, you will need to collect 3 or more Bonus symbols in the main game or via the Gift of Life Respins feature. Once in, then all collected Bonus symbols will be randomly placed on the reels and you will be given 3 spins and when additional Bonus symbols appear on the reels then the number of spins will reset back to 3. The main objective here is to land as many Bonus symbols as possible as they will lock into place until the feature ends. Each Bonus symbol comes with a random coin value worth between 10X to 200X the bet level. Manage to fill 1 row of bonus symbols and you’ll win the Minor Jackpot which is worth 20X your stake along with the cash prizes for each Bonus symbol. Fill 2 rows to win the Major Jackpot which is worth 100X your stake plus winnings from every Bonus symbol. If the Egyptian Gods are kind enough to help you fill all 3 rows then you will win the Mega Jackpot which is not a fixed amount but is instead a massive Progressive Jackpot prize!

Best Welcome Bonus for Mercy of the Gods

Theme, Graphics and Sound

In terms of visuals, this slot is one of the best looking games we’ve come across from NetEnt in quite some time. The action takes place in front of a beautifully constructed pyramid that’s surrounded by tall columns and swaying palm trees along with statues of Anubis placed on opposite sides of the reels. Symbols in the game are wonderfully displayed onscreen and consist of Tutankhamen, a Female Explore, a Scarab, a Bird, along with classic A – J playing card icons. The animations are superb as symbols blink and flash and are surrounded by a bright blue frame when part of a win on the reels. A particular highlight is when you trigger the Respins feature as a glowing green frame proceeds to surround the reels for each Respin.

The music is atmospheric with just a slight hint of mystery about it. It works really with the Ancient Egypt theme of the game.

Win lines, Payouts and Jackpots

The game has 20 paylines, an excellent RTP of 96.64%, and a maximum payout worth 1,600X your original bet.

Below is a summary taken from the PayOut Table from the game. The amount won for each combination depends on the value of the bet when you spin the reels.

Bet Range: 0.20, 0.40, 0.60, 0.80, 1.00, 1.20, 1.40, 1.60, 1.80, 2.00, 2.40, 2.80, 3.00, 3.20, 3.60, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00, 9.00, 10.00, 12.00..100.00

  • Female Adventurer Symbol: 40 for 3X, 110 for 4X, 1,600 for 5X
  • Horus Falcon Symbol: 36 for 3X, 100 for 4X, 1,200 for 5X
  • Scarab + Cobras Symbol: 32 for 3X, 90 for 4X, 900 for 5X
  • Tutankhamen Symbol: 28 for 3X, 80 for 4X, 700 for 5X
  • A Symbol: 12 for 3X, 18 for 4X, 70 for 5X
  • K Symbol: 10 for 3X, 16 for 4X, 60 for 5X
  • Q Symbol: 8 for 3X, 14 for 4X, 50 for 5X
  • J Symbol: 6 for 3X, 12 for 4X, 40 for 5X

Our Verdict on Mercy of the Gods

This game comes from software giants NetEnt and is a captivating treasure hunt adventure for all players to enjoy. It features amazing graphics, exciting gameplay, along with a fantastic range of bonus features. The Gift of Life Respins feature triggered quite frequently when playing and becomes that bit more rewarding when you activate the Gift of Double Wilds feature to add Wild Reels to the mix. The Free Spins feature is lucrative too as not only can you benefit from plenty of Free Spins but also Expanding Wilds that help trigger the Gift of Life Respins feature easily. It is just a shame you cannot retrigger additional Free Spins here. The most rewarding feature by far is the Gift of Wealth Jackpot feature as it is here where you can win 2 Fixed Jackpot prizes as well as a gigantic Progressive Jackpot! The top prize for this game is an excellent 1,600X your bet which can be won on any spin. Variance-wise, it is between Medium and High which means you've plenty of opportunities to land a big win here. For slots with a similar Ancient Egypt theme, check out Rich Wilde and the Book of Dead and Ark of Mystery.

Reel in the mighty fortunes of the Pharaohs in Mercy of the Gods!