Medusa II

Medusa II (PG Soft) Review

Medusa II The Quest of Perseus by PG Soft plunges you into a visually stunning and immersive world. The game's trailer is a masterclass in cinematic storytelling, featuring the most terrifying depiction of Medusa we’ve ever witnessed in any online slot game. The brave warrior Perseus embarks on a dangerous quest to vanquish this monstrous creature and lift the curse that threatens his homeland.

You join Perseus on his journey, navigating the treacherous depths of Medusa's lair through a unique first-person perspective displayed above the reels. With each spin, you venture further into the ominous temple ruins, the haunting soundtrack amplifying the suspense. It's a truly captivating experience, and we only wish it also was optimized for larger screens as PG Soft maintains its mobile-first approach.

On the technical side, Medusa II offers a betting range from €0.3 to €375 per spin, catering to both casual players and high rollers. The game unfolds on a standard 5x3 grid with 30 paylines, where wins are achieved by landing 3 to 5 matching symbols left to right. The top-tier Helmet & Sword symbol delivers the game's highest payout, awarding up to 10x your stake for 5-of-a-kind. Other thematic symbols like the shield, torch, spiked club, and dagger offer rewards ranging from 1.66x to 5x the stake for 5-oak wins. Wild symbols, appearing on the middle 3 reels only, substitute for any pay symbol to complete winning combinations.

Medusa II Slot - Reels Screen

Stone Reel symbols introduce an element of mystery, revealing randomly chosen matching symbols on up to 3 reels and potentially granting soul stones. A random pot selection game can further spice things up, awarding prizes, respins, or additional soul stones. These red soul stones are the key to triggering the bonus round, but beware of Medusa's attacks, which can snatch away your hard-earned stones. Fortunately, you have the power to fight back, potentially gaining an extra stone in the process.

Once in the bonus round, you engage in a fierce battle with Medusa, using your sword to deplete her Hit Points. Successfully defeating her grants you +5 extra free spins with up to 9 wilds randomly added per spin. Despite its impressive presentation and engaging features, Medusa II surprises with a somewhat underwhelming math model. The 94.96 % RTP and 550x max win are notably low compared to PG Soft's usual offerings, and considering the game's high production value. This unexpected discrepancy leaves a lingering question mark over an otherwise compelling slot experience.

Medusa II Features

Medusa 2 The Quest of Perseus is a more complicated slot game than usual from PG Soft, so it’s a good idea to learn about the features upfront. We’ll clarify how everything works below, and then you can test the free demo game to gain firsthand experience.

Wilds And Stacked Wilds

Both regular Wilds and Stacked Wilds can land on reels 2 to 4, and they both substitute for any pay symbol to help complete or improve line wins. The Stacked Wilds cover the full reel when they appear.

Stone Reel Mystery Symbols

Stone Reels can appear in the middle of any given base game spin, and they cover up to 3 of the 5 reels. They can land on any of the reels, and they may reveal a soul stone or a blue potion. When the last reel stops spinning, the Stone Reels reveal a randomly selected pay symbol across all positions.

Pot Selection Feature

At random times in the base game, you will get to choose 1 of 3 Greek pots that show up in front of the grid. The pot can reveal a blue potion, a soul stone, a cash prize, or a respin. The cash prize awards 1x to 5x your stake, while the respin spins all 5 reels again for free.

Soul Stone Collection And Blue Potion Meter

The base game plays out in 12-spin cycles, as indicated by the meter above the grid. Each spin removes a blue cell from the meter, and when all cells are removed your collected soul stones are also removed. Each collected Blue Potion refills 3 cells in the meter, and the meter refills with 12 new cells after being drained.

In addition, Medusa can appear to remove a Soul Stone from the meter at random times. If she appears on a non-winning spin, a Soul Stone is removed. If she appears after a premium symbol win, a Soul Stone is not removed. Instead, Perseus will attack her successfully and gain a Soul Stone.

Medusa II Free Spins

When you have collected 3 red Soul Stones in the base game, you trigger the Bonus Round in Medusa 2 slot. You start with 10 free spins, and the feature plays out as a battle between Perseus and Medusa. She starts with 800 Hit Points, and Perseus will attack Medusa once per free spin, reducing her Hit Points by 40 each time.

If you land a premium symbol win, Perseus attacks Medusa a second time, reducing her Hit Points by the same amount as the value of the winning symbol boosted by a multiplier. This multiplier increases after the 3rd, 6th, and 8th free spin. All Wild symbols that appear are turned to stone by Medusa, making them sticky for the next free spin. After that, the wilds expand to cover the full reels and remain in play for 3 more free spins.

If you manage to remove all of Medusa’s Hit Points before the bonus round ends, you win 5 additional free spins. On these spins, Perseus will spin his shield to reveal a number between 1 and 9. The same amount of wilds will be added to random positions on the 3 middle reels, and this repeats for each remaining free spin.

Medusa II Slot - Free Spins

Pros and Cons of Medusa II

Our Verdict

Medusa II The Quest of Perseus is a bit of an enigma, leaving us both impressed and perplexed. The game's production value is undeniable, boasting one of the most captivating cinematic intros we've encountered in online slots. The visuals of Perseus's daring battle against the fearsome Medusa are simply breathtaking, setting the stage for an epic adventure. This high-quality presentation extends to the gameplay itself, with the first-person perspective immersing you in Perseus's perilous journey through the Gorgon's lair. The constant threat of Medusa's attacks and the ability to fight back creates a thrilling sense of tension that keeps you engaged with every spin.

What leaves us scratching our heads is the somewhat underwhelming math model PG Soft has implemented. For a game that clearly received extra attention and boasts such impressive production values, the 550x max win feels surprisingly low, even for a medium volatility slot. Moreover, the 94.96 % RTP is notably below the developer's usual standards, and also below the industry average. It's a puzzling choice that somewhat dampens the excitement generated by the game's captivating features and visuals.

Despite these drawbacks, Medusa 2 is still a game that deserves your attention. The bonus round battle with Medusa is incredibly intense and rewarding, with the chance to win extra free spins and unleash a flurry of wild symbols. The unique mechanic of Medusa turning wilds to stone is a cleverly implemented bonus round extra, with expanded sticky wilds for 3 spins. Overall, Medusa II is a visually stunning and highly engaging slot experience, held back only by some curious math model decisions that prevent it from reaching its full potential.