Chaos Crew 2 Slot Review

Hacksaw Gaming has a knack for crafting slots with unique visual styles, and the Chaos Crew series is no exception. Both games indulge in a gritty, urban graffiti aesthetic that helps them stand out in a sea of generic-looking slots.

Chaos Crew 2 retains the dark, dingy back alley setting of the original, now covered in even more vibrant and chaotic graffiti art. The titular characters Cranky Cat and Sketchy Skull take their places on either side of the reels, hefting a wooden bat and scythe respectively. It seems the duo has become even more unhinged since we last saw them!

The symbols are also delightfully on-theme, with dice, 8-balls, anarchy symbols and more rendered in a wild graffiti/tattoo style. As in the original game, the highest paying symbol is the imposing Egyptian-style pyramid.

While the graphics may seem similar at first glance, look closer and you'll notice subtle improvements that up the ante. The colors pop more against the dark background, animations are smoother and backgrounds are layered for added depth. Top marks to the artists and designers at Hacksaw!

Hacksaw Gaming has a talent for contradiction when it comes to slots soundtracks. Who would expect an urban punk rock slot to feature a piano-heavy classical score? Yet somehow it works perfectly.

The original Chaos Crew soundtrack had an intensity that built gradually alongside gameplay, with the piano melodies giving way to energetic electronic beats during bonus rounds. Chaos Crew 2 takes a similar approach, with the piano back in full force during standard gameplay. The overall composition has been refined, sounding smoother and richer in quality.

Once the bonuses kick in, the more upbeat electronic vibes return to ramp up the excitement. While I'm a fan of the new track overall, I do slightly prefer the grittier bonus round music from the original release. Nonetheless, the soundtrack accentuates the potent blend of sophistication and chaos that the Chaos Crew series embodies.

Given the runaway success of the first Chaos Crew slot, Hacksaw Gaming wisely chose to keep intact most of the fundamental gameplay elements that made the original so addictive and rewarding.

As before, the action takes place on a 5x5 reel set with 19 fixed paylines. Wins are formed by landing 3+ matching symbols running left to right. The min/max bet range stretches from $0.10 to $100, in line with Hacksaw's standard limits.

One of my few criticisms of the original Chaos Crew was how infrequently the bonus games triggered. In the sequel, Hacksaw has cleverly addressed this by introducing the Epic Drop feature, which randomly triggers at the start of any base game spin to deliver a taste of bonus round excitement.

The Cranky Cat wild multiplier also returns, now with potential values from 2x to 20x. Having multiple Cranky Cat wilds in a payline multiplies their values together for huge potential wins. This added volatility in the base game helps offset the rarer bonus triggers.

Overall, Hacksaw has honed an already rewarding gameplay format to create something even more electrifying. The sequels strikes the perfect balance between retaining what worked before while introducing well-integrated improvements.

The Chaos Crew series has always skewed towards the higher end of the volatility spectrum, promising less frequent but far more substantial payouts. Fans of the original will be pleased to hear this sequel takes that lucrative volatility even further.

In the first game, the max win cap was a very respectable 10,000x the bet. Chaos Crew 2 doubles down by granting players the chance to cash out with prizes up to 20,000x their wager! Wins of this magnitude are exceptionally rare of course, reserved only for those who unlock the full fury of the bonus features. But the sheer possibility adds an extra layer of excitement.

In terms of RTP, the default setting is a generous 96.27%, slightly above average for slots. As expected, the game has been categorized as highly volatile (5/5), so variance lovers will feel right at home. Non-UK players even get access to customizable RTP settings.

One area where Chaos Crew 2 shines is the sheer diversity of bonus features and modifiers, which I'll cover in more detail in the next section. All in all, while rewards may be infrequent, they have the potential to be legendary in size.

As one of Hacksaw Gaming's most innovative titles already, there was pressure on Chaos Crew 2 to deliver when it came to original concepts and features. I'm thrilled to confirm that this sequel knocks it out of the park, building substantially on what made the first game so unique.

The variety of new bonus games and modifiers showcase the creativity flowing through Hacksaw Studios. We have the Epic Drop feature activating randomly in the base game, then in the bonuses a choice of sticky, persistent and "best of" multipliers that dynamically stack rewards.

Compared to the simplicity of the original's bonus round, these new variants add layers of complexity and intrigue that will captivate experienced spinners. Yet the core gameplay remains intuitive enough for newer players to grasp.

Then there's the dialed up aesthetic, with edgier versions of Cranky Cat and Sketchy Skull. Hacksaw could have played it safe, but instead chose to infuse this sequel with originality and passion. The result is one of the most inventive and surprising follow-ups I've played in quite some time.

When you take into account all of the factors above, Chaos Crew 2 shapes up to be a stellar sequel that retains the magic of the original while dialling everything up a notch. The visuals, audio and core gameplay have received noticeable improvements and refinements.

At the same time, Hacksaw has packed in an array of new features that add layers of excitement and reward potential. And let's not forget - with a 20,000x max payout, the ceiling for prizes has literally doubled!

For those like myself who adored the initial Chaos Crew installment, I have no doubt you will fall head over heels for this follow-up. Everything that made the first game so addictive and enjoyable is cranked up exponentially.

Even players new to the series will find themselves instantly immersed in the intoxicating blend of grit, volatility and manic energy that the Chaos Crew franchise embodies. In almost every respect, Chaos Crew 2 exceeds expectations of what a dynamic slot sequel can deliver.