Penalty Unlimited

Penalty Unlimited Game Review

As a fan of the FIFA video game franchise, I always pay close attention whenever a new football-themed slot game is released. Penalty Unlimited by InOut Games immediately grabbed my attention with its urban setting and crosshair aiming feature, and in this review, I will reveal everything you need to know about this title. Boasting Provably Fair technology, you can look forward to massive bet multiplier prizes across 3 different difficulty levels.

You start by choosing your bet level between €0.1 and €100 per round, catering to both penny punters and high rollers. However, keep in mind that you cannot change your bet level once you’ve started a penalty shootout round, as this is only possible before you start a new round. The next thing you need to do before you start the game is to choose your preferred difficulty level: Easy, Medium, or Hard. The harder the difficulty, the higher the prizes you can win.

Penalty Unlimited - Game Screen

Once you’re all set and ready to go, either use the crosshair aim system to shoot the ball where you want, or click the ball itself to allow the game to shoot the ball in a random direction. The game only has 2 outcomes: either you score a goal or the goalkeeper saves your shot. If you score, the bet multiplier increases by one step. You can then choose to shoot again or cash out. If the goalkeeper saves your shot, the round is over, and you start again at bet multiplier zero.

Each consecutive goal you score increases the bet multiplier by a given amount, which varies according to your chosen difficulty level. While bet multiplier prizes of up to 12,910,000x your stake are possible, the Penalty Unlimited max win is capped at €20,000. The game’s volatility depends on your difficulty level and cash-out strategy, but you’ll benefit from an above-average RTP of 96 % when playing this game. The hit rate is not disclosed, but needless to say, you will score the most goals with difficulty level easy.

Penalty Unlimited Features

While you will not find any free spins bonus round or bonus games in Penalty Unlimited InOut Games, there are still plenty of features to cover. Below, we’ll give you a complete overview of what you have to look forward to, so you can get the best possible start when playing for real money.

Crosshair Aim

Penalty Unlimited features a unique crosshair aim system, where you get to choose exactly where you want to shoot the ball to outsmart the goalkeeper. Simply use your mouse pointer (or tap with your finger if you play on your phone), and watch the ball accelerate in the direction you clicked. You can also click on the ball and let the game decide where to aim randomly.

Rotating Goalkeepers

Each game round is over when the goalkeeper saves your penalty shot, and another goalie then replaces the current goalkeeper. Introducing a new character helps signal the start of a new round, making it easier to understand the game's flow, even though all the goalies are equally skilled. After a while, you will recognize their faces, as the characters rotate as you play. Sometimes you get the same character, but with a new jersey.

Difficulty Levels & Bet Multiplier Prize Levels

Penalty Unlimited allows you to choose between 3 different difficulty levels, affecting your hit rate and the prize levels. You need to score 20 consecutive goals to reach the end of the prize meter for difficulty level easy and medium, while 15 consecutive goals is enough to land the max win at difficulty level hard. Here is an overview of what you can expect:

• Easy - prizes range from 1.3x to 444.85x your stake
• Medium - prizes range from 1.8x to 73,830x your stake.
• Hard - prizes range from 2.88x to 12,910,000x your stake.

It’s worth noting that at difficulty level hard, the prizes accelerate quickly, and here is the full overview of the prize range for 1 to 15 consecutive goals: 2.88x, 8.64x, 25.92x, 77.76x, 233.28x, 699.84x, 2,090x, 6,290x, 18,890x, 56,680x, 167,930x, 497,420x, 1,470,000x, 4,360,000x, and 12,910,000x your stake.

Cash Out Feature

This is the most important feature, as it allows you to claim your winnings after any given penalty shot. That’s right, you can choose to cash out at any time by hitting the ‘Claim’ button. This awards the current prize and starts a new round.

Penalty Unlimited - Game Screen

Theme & Graphics

The Penalty Unlimited game drops you into an urban football pitch close to the beach, with graffiti-covered concrete walls and palm trees swaying gently in the afternoon breeze. You can see the ocean in the background, beneath white puffy clouds hanging over the green rolling hills of a coastal island. The goal is the game grid, and the goalkeeper is your opponent, standing ready with his gloves and a concentrated look on his face. The bet multiplier trail above the goal keeps track of your progress, but remember, it resets each time the goalkeeper saves your shot.

Pros and Cons of Penalty Unlimited

Our Verdict

InOut Games has delivered a somewhat unusual penalty shootout game with Penalty Unlimited, and it stands out in several ways. First of all, the graffiti-splattered urban setting is an unorthodox touch, making you feel like you’ve snuck onto a back-alley pitch for a game with your friends. Being able to aim with a crosshair to shoot anywhere you please is another thing I enjoyed, not least since this is not a common feature in most similar games out there.

Rotating the goalkeepers per round is also a neat concept that keeps things fresh, although InOut Games could’ve introduced even more characters to the game loop instead of mostly changing their jerseys. The goalies change with the difficulty level as well, and the easy level hilariously introduces a chubby, unkempt character with a dirty t-shirt and ripped denim shorts. At the hard level, the goalies are wearing futuristic-looking sunglasses, presumably helping them save more shots.

However, beyond the striking visuals, there are a few things that got on my nerves after a while. One thing is the pace of the game, which is overall decent enough. However, sometimes the ball spins for too long before executing the shot, and I would’ve preferred more consistency and “instant gratification.” In other words, when I click to shoot, I want the ball to go in my intended direction immediately, with no delay of any kind.

In essence, Penalty Unlimited is like any other crash game, with the difference being that you control the pace instead of the soaring rocket. You can consider cashing out for as long as you want between shots, instead of having your finger on the panic button, sweating bullets as the bet multiplier soars. It’s a more relaxed experience, in other words, and enjoyable enough if you are a fan of football and these types of games. At the end of the day, I prefer regular video slots myself, but Penalty Unlimited is a decent palate cleanser to return to once in a while.