Starburst Slot

Starburst is one of the most popular slots around, so the chances are you probably already know a bit about it. Produced by NetEnt and released way back in 2012, the game has stood the test of time and doesn’t look to be going anywhere soon. It’s longevity can be chalked up to its simple, yet rewarding, design, it’s accessible wager sizes and its beautiful graphics, however it wouldn’t be fair to try to explain this slot in just one sentence. So, instead, why not read our full Starburst slot review, in which we take a closer look at the gameplay and bonus features which make this game so special.

Gameplay

Starburst is a five reel, 10 payline slot and it can be played for as little as 10p a spin, up to £100 a spin. This is one of the first major reasons the game is so popular, as the range of wager sizes means that Starburst is the perfect game for casual gamers and high rollers alike. Moreover, the slot boasts a healthy 96.1% return to player rate and we’d classify it as a medium variance game. This means that you’ll benefit from decent, regular wins. That being said, the game also boasts a whopping maximum win of £50,000.

Starburst could be labelled a minimalistic game; the design is stripped back, but don’t think that doesn’t make it any aesthetically pleasing. Set somewhere in the cosmos, the slot is played against a starry backdrop and symbols on the reels include brightly shining gems, sevens and bars. These symbols give the game a retro feel, yet the high-definition graphics bring it up to date and in line with NetEnt’s more avant-garde titles.

The bar is the games highest paying symbol offering your 250 coins for a five of a kind combination. Starburst also features a wild symbol, which is represented by a multi-coloured star and will substitute for all other symbols to create a winning combination.

Bonus Features

Starburst isn’t like other NetEnt slots, in that it doesn’t boast the multitude of bonus features you may be used to. This makes the game easier to get to grips with, yet for many it may make it seem underwhelming at first.

The good news is that the one bonus feature that Starburst does offer is particularly lucrative. The Starburst Wild feature means that wild symbols can appear on reels 2, 3 and 4 and will expand to cover the entire reel. If this happens, the other reels will respin, with the wilds remaining sticky. Respins will continue so long as more wilds are appearing, and these will then also be held in place, allowing you to rack up some huge wins.

Starburst is also a slot which ‘pays both ways’. This means that winning combinations are counted both left to right and right to left. This gives players double the chance of a winning combination appearing each time they spin. Since Starburst’s release four years ago this feature has become more common in slots, yet at the time it was considered to be highly innovative which is just another reason the game stands out from the crowd.

Conclusion

Overall, Starburst is a brilliant game and it’s no wonder it’s remained one of the most played slots at any online casino. At the time of its release, software developers were, and still are, putting more and more emphasis on complicated bonus features, so Starburst’s stripped back approach was revolutionary.

Although the game may seem simple it benefits from the holy trinity of slot must-haves; it’s colourful, entertaining and rewarding. Those three things are the key to any slot’s success, and NetEnt clearly understand that. Starburst doesn’t look to be falling out of favour any time soon, and for that we have to applaud it. If you’re still doubting its appeal, we urge you to give it a spin and try to tell us you’re not enjoying yourself.