Dragon Hatch 2

Many slot providers will pump out frequent sequels to previous releases, whether they are deserving of one or not. Generally, PG Soft do not tend to do this very often; perhaps their developers have so many fresh ideas lined up that they don’t need to do so.  However, on occasion, they will revisit a previous creation, usually when the first iteration has been so popular and successful that they’re almost obliged to do so. That’s the case with the game we’ll be exploring today. It’s based on the original Dragon Hatch, which has proved to be a raging success. Let’s see what changes have been made to build on that. It’s predictably titled Dragon Hatch 2 and is a medium volatility, 5-reel, 5-row video slot featuring an RTP of 96.76% and a potential maximum win of 2,500x.

Whenever we look at a sequel, it will inevitably be compared to its predecessor, so let’s address that first and foremost. The standout difference on the face of it is the maximum win on offer, with the original coming in at 15,000x and the sequel weighing in a lot lighter at only 2,500x. There has also been a slight reduction in the RTP in this new version, which sits marginally lower than the 96.83% seen in the first game. So, it’s not off to the best of starts, but perhaps the gameplay has been improved? Well, I’m pleased to report that it certainly has. You’ll instantly notice the improved graphics, and another significant change is the sticky wild that has been plonked bang in the centre of the 5×5 grid and remains there on every spin. The cascading reels mechanism is also a prominent feature, with any symbols involved in a win being removed and replaced by others. This is an important aspect of the game, as any symbols involved in a win will contribute to a bar above the reels, which, when it reaches a specific number, will activate a feature such as symbol removal, symbol add, or random wilds.

Maybe you’re a big fan of the original Dragon Hatch and have been eagerly awaiting this release, or perhaps you’ve never played it before. Either way, it would certainly be worth checking out for yourself to see what all the fuss is about. You can find the Dragon Hatch 2 demo slot below, and it’s entirely free to play!