Hey everyone, Just spent a couple of hours playing the new release from PG Soft, Dragon Hatch 2, and I have to say, it's a fantastic sequel! The production value is great, and the features are both fun and potentially very rewarding. If you enjoyed the first one or are a fan of cascading slots with sticky wilds, you need to check this out. The Story (It's actually pretty cool!): The game is set in the mountains of Fulroya, home to the East China Sea dragons who've been hidden for 500 years. The dragon queen lays three powerful eggs, which attract the attention of evil "dragon hunters" who are after the legendary dragon's eye gem. The queen, weakened, gives the eggs to the dragon master for safekeeping. The hunters attack and turn the queen to stone, and now it's up to us, the dragon master, to use the power of the three dragon eggs to break the seal and revive her. It’s a neat little narrative that directly ties into the bonus features. Game Basics: Layout: It's a 5x5 grid (25 symbols) that uses a cascading wins mechanic. Winning symbols disappear, and new ones fall from the top, creating chances for consecutive wins on a single spin. Main Attraction: The three dragon eggs! They are the key to triggering the different features.
The Features (This is where it gets good!): The game has four main features, each linked to one of the dragon eggs. You collect winning symbols, and when you fill the corresponding meter, you trigger a feature. Earth Dragon Feature: Collect green Earth symbols. When triggered, it adds 2 to 8 Wild symbols randomly onto the grid. These wilds are sticky during cascades, meaning they stay in place to help create more wins! Water Dragon Feature: Collect blue Water symbols. This one transforms 2 to 8 random symbols into another matching symbol, which can lead to some huge, unexpected wins when the grid syncs up. Fire Dragon Feature: Collect red Fire symbols. This is a straightforward destroyer feature. It removes 2 to 4 groups of low-paying symbols from the grid, making way for higher-value symbols and wilds to cascade in. Dragon Queen Feature (The Big One!): This is the main bonus round. You trigger it by collecting the special Dragon Queen symbols that can appear after any cascade. Once you collect 5 of them, the Dragon Queen feature begins. You're taken to a new screen where you pick from the three dragon eggs to reveal your prize—it could be one of the three dragon features, or even a multiplier applied to all of them! This is where the real jackpot potential lies.
My Verdict: Pros: Engaging Gameplay: The cascading reels combined with the collection meters keep every spin exciting. Great Visuals and Sound: The Asian dragon theme is well-executed with nice animations. Multiple Features: The three different dragon powers offer variety, and the sticky wilds from the Earth Dragon are always welcome. High Potential: The Dragon Queen feature can lead to some massive wins, especially if you hit a multiplier.
Cons: Final Thought: Dragon Hatch 2 is a solid step up from the original. It takes a good concept and adds more depth and excitement with the multiple feature meters and the fantastic Dragon Queen bonus. It's definitely worth a spin if you're looking for a feature-packed slot with a great theme. Has anyone else tried it? What was your experience like? Did you manage to trigger the Dragon Queen feature? Happy spinning!
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