Night City

Night City (Jili Games) Review

Deciding to take you to the heart of an Asian nighttime metropolis, Jili Games offers a standard 5x3 reel setup with 243 betways where combinations are formed from right to left. There are no intersections here, as only the maximum win on the payline counts. But the good news is that the provider keeps the RTP at a level, which means that 97 out of 100 attempts are guaranteed to pay off if you play indefinitely (read our reviews to better understand how the return-to-player ratio works).

In an effort to reach as wide an audience as possible, Jili Games has not set the volatility too high. So, Night City is a slot with balanced reel mechanics and medium-high dispersion. But the maximum multiplier is only x3,000, which may disappoint those chasing very large payouts. On the other hand, the maximum bet is €1,000 (and the minimum is €0.50), which opens up a wide range of opportunities for risk takers.

As befits an Asian-themed slot, Night City features stylish symbols hinting at Shanghai nightlife. We still see card symbols (from Jack to Ace) bringing meager payouts with up to x3 multipliers. Slightly less frequently, bottles, microphones, saxophones, and signs with hieroglyphs appear on the reels, capable of forming combinations worth up to x12 the bet size. In addition, there is a Wild and its special version, which are the keys to in-game bonuses and the biggest payouts.

Night City Slot - Reels Screen

Night City Features

Built around the nighttime energy of Shanghai, Night City offers several in-game bonuses tied to special symbols. The developer chose not to add too many features and modifiers to keep the game clear and understandable for beginners. However, there are still a few twists worth considering.

Special Wild

Capable of replacing any symbols except special ones, these Wilds only appear on the first three reels. When it lands on a reel, it expands vertically and horizontally by one additional reel, but only in the visible area. This can turn a regular spin into a pretty good win, which is why I love this feature.

Scatter and Free Spins

Night City can give you 10 free spins with the possibility of extending the bonus round to 50 free spins. To trigger it, land at least one disc ball (Scatter) on each reel. You also get a starting multiplier (from x1 to x3, depending on the number of Scatters that triggered the bonus game) that increases with each new round. Every win during free spins is multiplied by the current multiplier, so this bonus can be very lucrative.

Night City Slot - Free Spins

Theme & Graphics

Jili Games has tried to convey the vibe of an Asian metropolis at night, and it has succeeded quite well thanks to the good design and stylish symbols. Here you can see neon lights, dragons, disco balls, and microphones against the backdrop of dark streets with red accents. Although the graphics are bright and beautiful, they don't quite match the quality of what we see in Betsoft or Pragmatic slots. However, this is compensated for by the oriental motifs and urban beat in the sound design. Night City is also well optimized for mobile devices, so you can enjoy it on the go on your iPhone or Android phone.

Pros and Cons of the Night City Slot

Our Verdict

I've played Night City slot many times, and initially it lights up like a neon sign in Shanghai. But the relatively small payouts in the base game can quickly become disappointing. This is due to the medium-high volatility, which tends to be on the high side. However, this is offset by a decent RTP of 97%.

The base game comes alive thanks to Special Wilds that can expand over several cells, increasing the chances of landing combinations. But things get even better when 5 Scatters land on the reels. You get an extra multiplier that increases with each new free spin. With a bit of luck, you can get another +10 free spins (for a combination of 5 or more Scatters during the bonus round), but this happens quite rarely.

I think of Golden Empire and some other titles from Jili Games, and they offer more variety in terms of bonuses. On the other hand, Night City boasts simpler and more straightforward mechanics. To better understand how this game works, try the demo version available right on our website.