Fishin Frenzy The Big Catch Slot Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch Review

Once again Blueprint returns to a slot machine it can't seem to stop recycling to deliver a new version - The Big Catch. Here, the gameplay is built around the legendary Free Spins feature where players receive additional prizes by catching fish, and Blueprint has tweaked it a bit to bring even bigger payouts with a progressive level-up system.

Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch Slot Outlook

On the surface, Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch slot doesn't differ a lot from the original, as apart from the header logo nearly everything remained untouched. However, we should pay credits to Blueprint for keeping the original DNA in terms of the design as it immediately evokes nostalgic feelings once you load into the game. The familiar underwater world serves as a canvass to the standard 5x3 grid, and wins are formed across 10 paylines.

Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch Slot - Reel Screen

As for the math model, the game comes with stats identical to those found in the original Fishin' Frenzy slot. The Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch RTP here is solid at 96.12%, which is whisker above the average level and paired with medium volatility it provides that you'll get your returns fairly often. The stakes range between $0.1 to $10 per spin, and the game's capable of delivering wins of up to 50,000x the stake on a single spin, or $250,000, whichever comes first.

The paytable is made up of familiar symbols, including 9 regulars along with Scatters and bonus symbols. The lower side is made up of classic A-10 royals, while premiums include in ascending order tackle boxes, lifebuoys, fishing rods, and seagulls.

Scoring wins requires landing at least 3 matching symbols on a single payline starting from the leftmost reel, and five-of-a-kind premium wins pay from 50x to 200x the stake. Fish symbols pay up to 20x for line wins, but also come with fixed cash values attached to them that can be collected in the free games.

Bonus Features

Those familiar with previous Fishin' Frenzy titles know what kind of gameplay to expect here. Much like in other slots in the series, the Free Spins feature is central to the gameplay, allowing players to scoop additional prizes.

Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch Slot Free Spins

Landing 3, 4, or 5 Scatters anywhere in view during the base game will award 10, 15, or 20 Free Spins respectively. As alluded to earlier, all fish symbols possess random cash values, and when a fish lands on the reels along with the Fisherman Wild, its value gets collected and paid to the player. To the left of the reels, you'll see The Big Catch meter, and each Fisherman Wild contributes to it whenever it lands.

Collecting 4 symbols will upgrade the lowest fish values to the next level, and there are 4 levels in total:

• Level 1 - Possible fish values: 2x, 5x, 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, and 50x the stake.
• Level 2 - Possible fish values: 10x, 15x, 20x, 25x, and 50x the stake.
• Level 3 - Possible fish values: 20x, 25x, and 50x the stake.
• Level 4 - Possible fish values: 50x the stake.

On top of that, each Big Catch Upgrade also gives +5 additional spins to the total tally, and the maximum number of Free Spins is 35.

Fishin' Frenzy The Big Catch Slot Verdict

It's been over 5 years since the release of the first Fishin Frenzy slot, and there's still high anticipation for new titles even though we've seen quite a few already. While many believed the Megaways version would be the final point in its evolution, the developers prove they have many more exciting ideas to come, and Fishin Frenzy The Big Catch is no exception.

Well, the game still relies heavily on the same Free Spins feature, but new features add a new layer of excitement to it, not to mention higher rewards. Not that you can hope for anything bigger than $250,000, but now you're likely to get away with a bigger prize thanks to the level-up system.

Pros

• Upgradable cash rewards in the Free Spins
• Decent RTP and max win

Cons

• Lack of features in the base game
• Classic Fishin Frenzy gameplay with nearly nothing new

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