Habanero has recently released a new high-volatility game called "Infernal Fury", which takes their own unique high-energy, fast-paced and aggressive style of game development, as well as the duel-based mechanism with increasing multipliers and adds an additional element of action-packed play.
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As reported by Casino Guru News, Habanero's latest game will allow two "wilds" to engage in a duel against "demons" on the reels, while offering a multi-player game where multipliers could increase as much as 4,037 times the player's original bet.
In New Zealand, which has some of the largest numbers of players searching for high-volatility slots, and also the best search volume for games related to hell/evil/demonology; Infernal Fury is one of many infernal themed games in the slot category that gamers seek out, as they look for titles that offer them exciting opportunities to win through long periods of time, and ultimately create large payouts after extended periods of playing.
The structure of Infernal Fury, as a 5 reel x 4 row, 25 payline game, is secondary to the duel mechanism itself, which creates an entirely different way of thinking about the slot game.
When wilds and demons collide on the reels, the duel mechanism produces a variety of effects:
All of these elements add movement and tension to the base game, providing a better user experience than a typical high-volatility game would provide. Since the player experiences a more dynamic and changing game environment, during every spin, as opposed to experiencing a static base game until the next round of free spins begins, the player's interest level remains higher.
Given the nature of many online casino markets such as New Zealand, where users tend to switch back and forth between playing on their mobile devices during their commute, and playing on their computers at home; a game that provides real-time, immediate feedback to the player is far more likely to keep the session alive than a game that does not provide a similar type of feedback. This is especially true, since the player will never feel as though they are repeating themselves, as they will feel as if they are constantly being engaged.
During the Free Games round (which is activated when the player lands 3 or more scatter symbols), the game offers the player the opportunity to earn up to 50 free spins. Each duel in this mode increases the progressive multiplier associated with it. As a result, the player is able to climb the multiplier ladder each time the duel occurs, and therefore, the player will have a greater likelihood of achieving larger payouts.
One of the defining characteristics of highly successful slots within the New Zealand online casino community has been the ability of the game to provide large multipliers during the bonus round. Infernal Fury builds upon this trend, without making the use of multipliers a gimmick. The duel mechanism serves as the natural progression mechanism for the multiplier, as opposed to simply providing the player with random multipliers, which helps to maintain a sense of progression, as opposed to chance.
Habanero has consistently included features that assist in helping operators influence the level of engagement from their players. In addition to the duel-based game play and progressive multiplier, Infernal Fury includes:
For brands serving players located in regulated markets in New Zealand, and competing offshore; these types of tools are important, as they enable operators to maintain player retention, and adjust the level of volatility for their players based on regional preferences.
Toni Karapetrov, Head of Corporate Communications for Habanero, stated that Infernal Fury is reflective of the company's commitment to "quality and consistency". I agree that it is accurate. The game combines cohesive mechanics, a unified theme, and a volatility profile that appeals to seasoned slot enthusiasts.
Infernal Fury represents Habanero's intention to compete in a global market that is increasingly saturated with suppliers vying for attention. The game demonstrates a stronger mechanical identity, and the increasing multiplier system, and therefore, will likely gain traction among New Zealand's high-volatility audience.