Vikings Go Berzerk

After making their debut in the outrageous Vikings Go Wild, those boisterous Nordics are back for another round of high octane madness upon the high seas, and they’ve ramped up the heat a notch in this equally wild successor.

Slot fans everywhere rejoiced when creator Yggdrasil brought the gang back for another instalment in 2016, and players love it for its obvious Viking theme, plus free spins by the dozen that make you want to cast your sail and jump onboard.

The 5-reel, 4-row pokie offers 25 paylines and packs a host of great bonus features that are set to keep you occupied for hours on end.

Design

The opening cinematic sequence sees our plucky Vikings frozen in time amid the heat of battle, before the game’s symbols reveal themselves sat upon a Viking ship.

The game controls are located at the base of the grid, with each of the protagonists occupying their own individual rage meter.

Look up and you’ll notice these same characters dotted around the main playing grid, alongside symbols such as gold, iron, silver and bronze that all hint at the hidden treasures in store.

And let’s not forget the Free Spins symbol, formed of a brown treasure chest containing a Wild symbol among piles of gold.

Gameplay

The aim of the game is to line up between 3 and 5 symbols across one of the 25 paylines on offer, in a left>right orientation beginning with the left outer reel.

Naturally, Vikings are the game’s high paying symbol. Match 5 of these on the same payline to earn yourself bet multipliers according to the following payouts:

• The slender Viking: match 5 to win 250x your stake
• The big eye-patched Viking: match 5 to win 200x your stake
• The skeleton Viking: match 5 to win 175x your stake
• The female Viking: match 5 to win 150x your stake
• The four different coins: match 5 to win between 40x and 70x your stake

Each Viking’s own rage meter receives a boost whenever they appear on the reels, and bigger wins mean more rage points up for grabs. Fill a Viking’s rage meter in full to unleash their Berzerk mode, and help yourself to 7 free spins in the process.

Once filled with rage, our Vikings then commence battle with seafaring Sirens. Should our heroes prevail, they transform into Sticky Wilds and remain in place for the entire duration of the round - boosting your win potential.

Vikings Go Berzerk Free Spins

Grab your Free Spins in Vikings Go Berzerk in one of two ways. Either complete a Viking’s own Rage meter as discussed above, or land a minimum of 3 Free Spins symbols anywhere across the grid.

The number of free spins on offer through the second option increases for every additional symbol that appears, in increments of 7 as follows:

• 3 symbols: 7 Free Spins
• 4 symbols: 14 Free Spins
• 5 symbols: 21 Free Spins

Look out for the coveted Ragnarök feature, which whips all 4 Vikings into a collective frenzy whenever the Golden Treasure Chest appears on reel 5, giving you a coin win of up to 400x your stake. Other features triggered at random before each free spin include 1-3 additional spins, Starting Wilds, or Wild Reels.

Free Spins with Berzerk Mode

We’ve mentioned the 7 Free Spins that can be had every time you set off a Viking’s Rage meter.

Seeing your Viking go berzerk also means they’re also guaranteed to win the ensuing showdown vs. the Siren. In other words, Vikings always turn wild whenever they show up on the reels.

In addition, each Viking’s rage meter will automatically save your progress whenever you exit the game, so you can pick up right where you left off upon your return.

Treasure Chests

More about that hidden treasure we’ve alluded to previously.

Keep your eye out for treasure chests landing on the reels that award players a variety of prizes including coins and free spins:

• Normal Treasure Chest: Appears in reel 4 and awards between 50 – 1000 coins or 7 – 21 free spins.
• Golden Treasure Chest: Appears in reel 5 and awards between 250 – 1000 coins, 7 – 21 free spins, a 25% rage boost on each Viking meter, or the Ragnarök Free Spins game
• Free Spins Treasure Chest: Appears during free spin rounds and awards either 1 coin win, 2 – 4 additional free spins, 1 – 2 sticky Wilds, or a Wild reel

Medium Volatility

With a constant stream of wins that tend to be on the smaller side, Vikings Go Berzerk sits in the mid-range regarding volatility. Big wins are possible though, especially with the numerous fun features on offer, while Treasure Chests can also unlock some of the more lucrative prizes at stake.

Vikings Go Berzerk on Mobile

The game’s developers have made every effort to ensure none of Vikings Go Berzerk’s fantastic production quality is lost when the game is fired up on mobile. In fact, the game plays brilliantly across just about every handheld device in existence, featuring the same gorgeous graphics and fitting audio track.

The Verdict

Sequels don’t often live up to their high expectations, but that can’t be said of Vikings Go Berzerk. Picking up where its predecessor left off, the game packs heaps of fun futures that hold on to your interest from the very start.

We particularly love the Ragnarök Free Spin feature that triggers Berzerk mode for all 4 Viking’s at once, making for quite a visual spectacle, and the rewards found in each treasure chest aren’t to be sniffed at either.

On the surface the game appears quite complex with a lot going on, which could dissuade newcomers unfamiliar with the mechanics - but it’s really fairly simple once you get going.

If this title has left you wanting more, then you’ll be pleased to hear there’s a third in the series. Fire up Vikings Go to Hell once you’re done here. It’s as barmy as each of its sister titles.

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FAQs

How many high paying symbols are there?

Vikings go Berzerk features 5 high paying symbols, represented by the 5 different vikings. Bet multipliers are up for grabs for matching 5 identical vikings across a payline.

What happens when Treasure Chests land on the reels?

When either the Normal, Golden or Free Spins Treasure Chest land in various locations on the reels, help yourself to bonuses ranging from free spins, to Sticky Wilds and Wild reels.

How do you trigger the Berzerk Mode?

The vikings enter Berzerk Mode whenever their own rage meters are filled, leading them to face off against Sirens in the quest for Sticky Wilds that spell bigger rewards.