Overall, Panda Magic Slots is an endearing game with a breathtaking art style and sense of visual direction that will have you wondering if you are not playing the next officially licensed game for a feature film. Everything about this game is well created and filled with love, making it hard not to smile every time you look at it. Combine this with solid gameplay mechanics, and you have a slot everyone is sure to enjoy, regardless of your age. We cannot recommend Panda Magic Slots enough, and think everyone should give it a try, if only to appreciate just what they did here and how well it all came out.
Premise
We think that if you have ever seen Kung Fu Panda, you can imagine what to expect here. Although the theme is very, very different, the basic premise is the same: a colorful cast of cartoon characters come together in an unlikely way around a traditionally serious theme, in this case witch craft and wizardry. This makes for an art style that would work perfectly well for a feature film, and allows many inventive things to match that make it far more interesting to look at than the grand majority of other slots. We really like what they did here, and although it is unexpected, it all works very well throughout every nook and cranny of it.
Presentation
Like many slots, this is the main draw of Panda Magic Slots, and there is no shame in that. Taking magic and witchcraft as the theme, it all comes together with wonderfully illustrated tiles that each look like concept art for an animated film. Whether it is the owl reading a book or the mushroom with a wand or the various magical trinkets, everything about this game was expertly illustrated and we love it. We are typing this with a smile as we look at it, and we feel most people will react similarly to it. Something about it all is just so cute and inviting, which stands out even more in a genre where many slots are anything but.
The colors, the drawings, and even the UI are all top notch. They are clear, crisp, vivid, and colorful, and with an expressive quality to it all that you do not usually see in games of this type.
Mechanics
As we often say, everything about Panda Magic Slots is standard here, but that is not necessarily a bad thing. There is something to be said for a well executed classic that makes you think twice about how everything else in the genre is being done. The Panda Magic Feature and More Magic Feature are both standouts, but admittedly not by much. This is a 5 reel, 25 pay line slot at its core, and if you go into it knowing that, you will have a good time.
If you were expecting a bit of wizardry in how it all plays out, however, then you may be disappointed.
Likes
+ Everything about this game is done with love
+ Accessible
+ Great art style
+ Beautifully rendered
+ A joy to look at
+ Inventive theme
+ Top quality UI
Dislikes
- Gameplay is somewhat standard
Who is Panda Magic Slots For?
This game is suitable for players of all types. In particular, it should appeal to:
* Kung Fu Panda Fans
* Players new to digital slots and looking for something relatively accessible
* Moderate intensity players that have gotten their feet plenty wet in the online slots world and are looking for something a little more involved
* Jaded slot vets
* People that mostly want to win a bunch of money playing digital slot games
* Players looking for slot nostalgia for the similarities and differences this slot has to other games
* People more used to normal video games that are looking to get their feet wet in the world of online slots
Who is Panda Magic Slots NOT For?
Although we enjoy this slot, it is not for everybody. In particular, it may not be your cup of tea if this describes you in any fashion:
* Hater
* Averse to winning money online
* Looking for something truly innovative in the genre
* You find the theme in any way offputting
Is Panda Magic Slots Buggy?
In the time we spent playing this game, we did not encounter any bugs, problems, or errors. The same cannot be said for all slots of this genre, so we commend the developers for a job well done on that. We also encountered no issues in processing winnings or payments, and everything ran very smooth just like you would expect across many varied devices in a variety of ecosystems and operating systems.
Conclusion — The Bottom Line on Panda Magic Slots
The bottom line is that Panda Magic Slots earns a place in our heart for being a great looking game with infinite heart to it that will make you smile whenever you give it a glance. The only real downside to the game is the somewhat standard gameplay. For some, this may be a good thing, as at heart all slots are about winning money. If you were looking for innovation in this department to go along with the art budget, however, you will be left wanting. We still think this is a great slot, and recommend everyone give it a try.
