Review of Fire Archer

Theme and Storyline

Fire Archer is a game about an archer similar to Robin Hood. Players will follow a group of bandits into a dense forest where they will learn how to use flaming arrows. With the help of a handsome woodsman, they will embark on a quest to rob the rich and feed the poor. This slot will appeal to fans of medieval fantasy and those who have always dreamt of joining Robin Hood's band of Merry Men.

Graphics, Sounds and Animations

Fire Archer's soundtrack is an upbeat melody that evokes images of a royal parade. The chirping of birds reinforces the woodsy setting. The reels showcase colorful banners in jewel tones of blue, red, green, and purple, each etched with an elegant calligraphy letter. In addition to sacks of gold, players will find the fire archer himself, posed with his arrow aimed out of the reel. His green feathered hat is also present, reminiscent of Robin Hood. In the background, there is a leafy wood, a castle in the distance, and the fire archer standing roguishly with his bow lowered. His flirtatious gaze meets the player's as he sways slightly, much like a video game character waiting for direction. Together, the soundtrack and animation create a medieval forest fantasy.

Gameplay

Fire Archer is a five-reel, five-row slot with 25 win lines. The Free Spins feature can be purchased by paying 100x the current bet. The maximum win is 4,000x the player's total bet.

Wilds, Bonuses and Free Spins

The Wild symbol can replace all symbols except the Scatter symbol. Moreover, the Super Wild symbol can substitute for all symbols except the Scatter symbol. The Super Wild symbol can appear on all reels and can show eight directions around it. One to eight directions will be randomly highlighted, and Wilds will be added to the reels in those directions. Scatters land on reels 1, 3, and 5. If players land three Scatters, the Free Spins feature begins. The feature starts with 5 free spins, and one guaranteed Super Wild is on the screen until the end of the feature. The Super Wild jumps randomly to a different position for each spin, and there can be no other Super Wilds. At the start of the Free Spins feature, the roaming Super Wild is assigned a randomly selected value between 1 and 8. A few directions are highlighted, and Wilds are added in those directions, replacing any existing symbols. For every two Scatters that land during the Free Spins feature, the Super Wild value increases, and one to three extra free spins are awarded randomly.

Bet Sizes, RTP and Variance

Fire Archer's return to player is 95.12%, which is below our yardstick for an average RTP of around 96%. The range of bets tested on the site was from a minimum bet of $/£/€0.25 per spin to a maximum of $/£/€125 per spin. With high variance, Fire Archer would have been a good match for our preferred slot machine strategies if it offered a higher RTP. Our slot strategies target the highest possible volatility.

Conclusion

We do not recommend this high variance, low RTP medieval archery-themed slot. Although the heroic Robin Hood-inspired character is enticing, Fire Archer's RTP is too low to get our recommendation. Players may enjoy exploring the game world and bonus features, but they should move on to playing slots that offer a more favorable RTP.