Ships of Dreams Slot Review

Here’s something you don’t see everyday: a slot based on the Titanic. The story of this tragic ship is one that has wowed us since its sinking in the early 1900s, and yet very few games have been based on the tale. There’s been the odd PC game here and there, but most have concerned themselves with diving for treasure, not spinning for cash.

When we first learnt of the content, we weren’t sure what to feel – was this voyeuristic of us, too morbid and crude, or was it a way of paying homage to the ship and all who were upon it? It’s a question that still dogs us, but we’ve come to the conclusion that a simple game isn’t as exploitative as a scandalous story or re-enacting of the events. Whether that means that this 10-winline game will be a success, we can’t say just yet, but let’s say that we’re quietly optimistic.

Sailing Away

Before everything turned to gloom and doom aboard this vessel, it was set for a journey of a lifetime, and one that Merkur has tried to mimic by providing successful players with free games. This might not sound all that impressive, but there’s a bonus feature to the round that helps makes the whole experience a lot more satisfying and profitable. Don’t get too excited, it’s not nearly as interactive as it could be, but it’s still a means of upping the energy of this round. Once you have obtained enough scatter icons – the ship – you’ll be given 10 free games, this is regardless of the number of symbols you find. Then, just prior to the spins, a special icon will be selected. If this is found during the level, it will increase the rewards of the activity substantially. We don’t want to make it to be more awe inspiring than it is, so we’ll say that it’s a reasonable turnover for such a limited slot machine.

Judging All the Risks

Knowing what’s a danger in the waters and what isn’t can have damning outcomes, as those who are familiar with the story of the Titanic know, and so knowing whether to risk it or not is a big question. When it comes to the double or nothing of Ship of Dreams, we say that it’s more than safe to risk the money you’ve earned – you may lose it, but it’s not like you’re losing a limb or a life. They’re pennies you didn’t actually have to start off with, and so you’ve not lost anything in trying. The thing is, playing the risk option is a lot less enjoyable than it should be, for Merkur have stuck to the old ways of presenting card suits up for the guessing. Far too many slots rely on this age old element, and in doing so they damn their customers to boredom. We want to see something more in-keeping, an array of simple but effective mini games that get us begging for more. Merkur could have done that here, even despite the sensitive subject matter.

The Lightness of Humour

Seeing as Ship of Dreams could prove to be less than a barrel of laughs, we thought it best to suggest a real cash slot to you that had humour in abundance, and so we settled on The Codfather. That pun right there is why we chose it. It’s a NextGen Gaming title, offering 5 reels and 20 winlines, all for a fee of between 0.20 and 40 credits, making it slightly more expensive than the reels of Ship of Dreams. Budget gamers take note. In terms of variance, there’s not much to it than what you see from Merkur, and yet the game feels more enticing because of how aesthetically pleasing it is. It’s a goldmine for the contemporary gamer: there’s animations, 3D aquatic creatures, an underwater view, it’s the full works.

Last Port

We’ve been upon the Ship of Dreams for some time now, but we’re ready to disembark and move on and find other titles. It’s not that Merkur have failed here, but that the content is a little too raw in its subject, and so we don’t feel the joy we should when playing. This could just be an issue we face, and so we suggest that everyone who’s interested has a play of the demo, as they may be surprised by their level of enjoyment.