Bar-X Realistic Slot Review, Demo Play, Payout, Free Spins & Bonuses

Bar-X (Realistic) Review

Bar-X is yet another classic slot machine from Realistic Games to complement their self-titled series. Here players will be offered to experience the thrill of the eternal arcade classic with simple yet exciting gameplay. With minimal features and design, Bar-X is the real deal for all fans of classic-styled slots, so let’s take a look.

Bar-X - Breakdown

Loading the game will take players to the math model selection, where 3 options with varying volatility levels and prize values will be offered. Here, players will be available to choose from low, medium, or high volatile options, though, the RTP value remains the same at 96% no matter what choice is made. Furthermore, the maximum payouts for each option are 90x, 120x, and 150x respectively. Players drop in by setting bets from 0.05$ to 50$ per spin, providing that all high-rollers can hope for a win of 7,500$ on a single spin when playing with the max bet option available.

Bar-X Start Screen

The 3x3 reel set with 1 way to play is set on a physical slot machine with a lot of flashing lights, constantly making beeping sounds, though, an 8-bit version of Beethoven’s sonata starts playing when you hit bit wins. The pay symbols in Bar-X involve 3 icons, namely O’s, X’s, and Bars.

The circles act as blockers and award nothing, while X’s always award 10x for a 3-of-a-kind combo no matter what paytable players choose. The bars in turn are worth either 30x, 40x, or 50x depending on the volatility level.

Bar-X - Bonus Features

Don’t expect any groundbreaking extras to be found here for Realistic Games have taken a simple approach to the gameplay as well as to the design. It’s all about holds and nudges here, which may appear at random on any winning or losing spin.

Bar-X Hold Feature

Players may be awarded up to 3 consecutive wins on any spin with the help of the above-mentioned features. The first one is Nudge, which can randomly come into play after any losing spin. When the Nudge feature is awarded, players will have to press the nudge button below the reels to nudge the reels forward by one symbol position per nudge.

In case you lose the Nudge, the I Can Do Better feature may randomly occur to nudge the reels again and award a win.

After a successful nudge or straight win, up to 2 Holds may be offered to guarantee a win. Moreover, after losing the Nudge feature one Hold can also be offered to spin the reels once more and award a win. Finally, up to 2 Free Spins may be awarded after a straight win to repeat the initial win.

Bar-X - Verdict

Not sure actually whether Bar-X will be able to capture the hearts and minds of fans of the classics, though, one thing is certain, it definitely will create a feeling of nostalgia among old-school gamblers. Realistic Games did a great job of developing this one, and the fact that players are able to choose their preferred volatility level makes it more appealing to a larger audience. However, it won’t certainly be enough to make it stick out from the niche of hundreds of classic slots. You may like it in case you’re OK with the relatively low potential, otherwise, better try other games on the market, luckily, there’s a huge variety to choose from.