By Doug Holmes
Summary:
- Pear Fiction Studios releases VoltedUP WildSurge slot
- Betting range from $/€0.20 – $/€50
- Max win of 5,000x
Slot games cover just about every theme imaginable, from ancient myths to fruit machines that feel frozen in time. However, what you do not see very often, or ever, for that matter, is something described as “Amplificatory”. This is how PearFiction Studios labels its online slot “VoltedUP WildSurge“.
The unusual choice of word will soon start to make more sense as soon as the reels begin to spin, as the game constantly turns everything up, visually, audibly, and mechanically.
The other theme tags, “Electricity” and “Classic,” are easier to grasp, but even together they barely hint at how much you can expect to see happening on screen.
VoltedUP WildSurge wastes no time making an impression. The visuals are loud and unapologetic, packed with flashing lights, thick symbols, and constant movement.
Electricity crackles across the reels, coins fly around, and counters tick down in the background. The soundtrack leans heavily into synthwave, giving the whole game a retro electronic feel that will either energize you or feel like too much, depending on what you prefer.
The game runs on a 5×4 grid with 20 paylines, paying left to right. Volatility is high, and players can choose from three RTP settings, with 96.03 percent at the top end. Bets range from €0.20 to €50.
Once unlocked, a Boost option lets players increase how often Wild Surge symbols appear, either doubling the frequency for 2x the stake or pushing it much higher for a 10x cost.
Symbols follow a familiar structure but with a bold look. Fruit icons sit at the low end, while dice, cards, musical notes, sevens, and diamonds make up the higher-paying symbols.
Five matching low symbols return 1x the stake, while top symbols pay between 2x and 10x. Standard wilds, Wild Surge symbols, and multiplier wilds substitute for all regular symbols.
Special Features
Where VoltedUP WildSurge really goes all in is on features. A spin counter starts at 50 and gradually unlocks a long list of Wild Surge effects, from electric zones that turn symbols wild to reel and row transformations, symbol upgrades, respins, and even full-reel wild conversions.
Jackpots grow as coins land, LockNWin-style bonuses bring their own layered mechanics, and players can choose between free spins or battery-themed bonus rounds depending on how many scatters land.
All in all, this is not, ny any means, a calm type of slot to play when you want to let your mind wander off. Something is constantly happening, whether it is a counter ticking down, a feature triggering, or the screen lighting up with effects.
