Octo Attack

Octo Attack Review

Octo Attack by Hacksaw Gaming presents an intriguing contrast between a playful theme and a somewhat menacing atmosphere. The game's protagonist, Otto the Octopus, glares from the screen with a blue, angry visage, set against the stark backdrop of a greyscale back alley. The grid is filled with a curious assortment of symbols: mushrooms, fish, sharks, foaming beers, and ice cream sticks create an unusual and vibrant scene. The premium symbols stand out distinctly against this muted background, ensuring easy identification for players.

The game's soundtrack adds to the sense of unease with its menacing tones, but Octo Attack is less brutal than many of Hacksaw's other offerings. Scoring a 3 out of 5 on their volatility scale, this medium volatility slot provides a more balanced gameplay experience. The top-tier RTP of 96.27% is attractive, although you should be aware of potential lower RTP settings depending on the operator and market. With a hit rate of 33.96%, you can anticipate wins around every 3rd spin on average, keeping up the engagement.

Octo Attack's bet range caters to a wide audience, allowing bets from €0.1 to €100 per spin. The Cascading Reels mechanic enables winning combinations to trigger chain reactions, potentially leading to longer win sequences. The game's cluster pays system requires between 5 and 26+ matching symbols to form a winning cluster anywhere on the 6x5 grid. These clusters connect horizontally and/or vertically, offering multiple ways to win. Payouts vary depending on the size of the cluster, ranging from 0.1x to 1x the stake for 5-oak wins and reaching an impressive 100x to 500x for clusters with 26+ symbols.

Octo Attack Slot - Reels Screen

Octo Attack Features

Octo Attack slot brings innovation to the table with Ink Stains symbol transformation and 2 unique bonus rounds. Multiplier wilds are added to the mix as well, so let’s dive in to take a closer look!

Multiplier Wild Symbols

Wild symbols not only substitute for any pay symbol to help complete or improve winning clusters, but they can also land with multipliers between x1 and x10. The multipliers are added together before boosting the win if you land more than one in the same winning cluster.

Cascading Reels And Ink Stains

Winning symbols are removed from the grid via the Cascading Reels mechanic, and the gaps are filled with new and existing symbols dropping down. This process repeats as long as you keep winning, and removed winning symbols leave an Ink Stain behind. This Ink Stain is removed between base game spins, and also after being used by the Tenta-Grab feature.

Eye of Otto Symbol And Tenta-Grab Feature

If Ink Stains have been created on the grid via winning clusters, landing the Eye of Otto symbol triggers the Tenta-Grab feature. The tentacle grabs a random symbol from the grid, and all Ink Stains are replaced by this symbol. It can grab regular pay symbols, wilds, or even Free Spin symbols.

Eighth Arm Is The Charm Free Spins

You need 3+ regular FS scatters in view to trigger this bonus round, and you get the same number of free spins as the number of triggering scatters. Ink Stains are persistent between free spins until they’ve been used by the Tenta-Grab feature, and you win +1 extra free spin when 3 regular FS scatters appear in the same spin round.

Give Me Eight! Free Spins

This feature triggers from 3 epic FS scatters in view, and you get the same number of free spins as the number of triggering scatters. The Ink Stains remain sticky until used also here, but the Tenta-Grab always grabs wilds or multiplier wilds. You win +1 extra free spin each time you land 3 epic scatters in view in the same spin round.

Octo Attack Slot - Free Spins

Octo Attack Bonus Buy (not UK)

Eligible players can take advantage of the Bonus Buy menu, found via the yellow button down to the left. It comes with the following options in Octo Attack slot:

• BonusHunt FeatureSpins - pay 3x your regular stake to boost your bonus round chances by 5x.
• Tentacular FeatureSpins - pay 50x your stake to be guaranteed a win and one Eye of Otto symbol.
• Eighth Arm Is The Charm FS - pay 100x your stake for this bonus round.
• Give Me Eight FS - pay 300x your stake for this bonus round.

Pros and Cons of Octo Attack

Our Verdict

Hacksaw once again demonstrates their ability to create unique and engaging slot experiences. Octo Attack, while seemingly unconventional, is a testament to the developer's knack for blending innovative mechanics with their signature style. The game's incongruent theme, featuring an angry blue octopus in a back alley, might seem strange on paper, but Hacksaw's clever execution makes it work like a charm.

The game's design is visually appealing, with the low-value symbols blending seamlessly into the greyscale backdrop, highlighting the premium symbols. The Tenta-Grab Feature, which activates at the end of cascading sequences, is a particularly effective innovation, often leading to substantial wins. The 50x buy price for this bonus feature underscores its potential, and we landed surprisingly solid wins from purchasing it in our test session.

While the theme and visuals may evoke comparisons to Beam Boys, Octo Attack game offers a more accessible gameplay experience. Accumulating Ink Stains that remain uncleared in the FS round can lead to tense moments and massive wins. The top-tier FS round, transforming Ink Stains into wilds or multiplier wilds, offers the best chance to close in on the 10,000x max win. This generous potential, coupled with the game's medium volatility, makes Octo Attack a game that most players can appreciate.