Defenders of Mystica in Demo Mode

Defenders of Mystica slot is a development from the famous studio Yggdrasil, which has replenished the world collection of games about gods, their treasures, secrets and rewards. In this case, the main characters in this 5x3 game are various female goddesses and creatures who protect treasures in the form of 96% RTP, x10,000 jackpot and 28,125 paylines. But is this game worth your attention? Let me tell you everything I know about it.

After you read my Defenders of Mystica review, I recommend trying the game in free demo mode since my conclusions are subjective. After that, if you like the slot, feel free to explore the list of legal online casinos to play for real money.

Defenders of Mystica is a slot with a fantasy theme, so if you are a fan of this design like me, then the game already has prospects to be played. For mobile enthusiasts, the good news is that the provider has adapted the game for all platforms, including mobile sites or casino apps. The interface is quite modern, which cannot be said about the gameplay.

From the first launch of a couple of rounds, I instinctively began to look for the Turbo Mode button since the animations are very, very slow (especially if you win). But unfortunately, it is not there. The Defenders of Mystica slot features are not bad, especially with 28,000+ paylines, but they are still not as extensive as in other slots.

Based on my tests, I counted 3 main and one related feature. Let's talk about them briefly:

1. Mystery Symbols. A special rainbow bonus symbol appears in the five reels in the middle, and it can take the form of any standard symbol from the payout table. Something similar to the Wild mechanics, but with an additional task.

2. Respins. Each time the Mystery Symbol triggers a win, the game launches another Respin round, while all rainbow symbols remain on the game grid and can give another win.

3. Free Spins. The bonus round is triggered only by the Scatter symbol on the first and 7th reels (the outermost ones on the right and left). You get 12 free spin rounds, and all Mystery Symbols acquire the "sticky" function.

Defenders of Mystica is included in the list of free slot machines with bonus rounds, which, in my opinion, is the core mechanic for winning in general. You can buy the bonus round (adjusted feature) for x100 of your bet. Luckily, the betting range starts at 0.20, so you can buy free spins for only $20 (which I also did during my play for fun run).

The maximum potential in the game is x10,000 of your bet. That is, your minimum is 2,000 (0.20 bet) and the maximum is 1,000,000 (100 bet). Given the mechanics of megaways and high volatility, the slot’s hit frequency is 25-35%, which is quite optimal for such a combination. Understanding volatility means that wins will be frequent, but their size will be mostly minimal or average.

Yggdrasil slots list includes more than 80+ games, and Defenders of Mystica has a noticeable difference in how to play. If you are a beginner, you should understand that the slot has high volatility so that it will please you with frequent wins. In turn, in the long term, you will return 96% of your bankroll.

Therefore, set the bankroll before starting everything, and familiarize yourself with the bet size and the rules of the features in a special menu (the selva button below), even for Defenders of Mystica demo play. The game is equipped with an auto-play mode, a history of rounds, and limits on the amount of money lost. Do not miss this aspect, since the result, experience and strategies depend on it.

It took me 2 hours of my time to spin 100 free spins. All because of the long and slow animations that I can't skip at all. The beginning was, as always, below average: a $5 bet brought frequent but tiny wins (~0.05, $2, $1.55). After 50 long rounds and minimal wins, I decided to buy a bonus round for 0.20. What's the result?

Firstly, it took me literally 10 minutes to spin 12 rounds. Secondly, my final win was $46.86 (+20.86 into my free credits bank), which at least somehow restored my faith that the Defenders of Mystica demo has prospects. But the ending was the same as the beginning—frequent but not at all rosy.