Q&A: Game Producer, Anastasiia Mysan speaks to Demoslot
Ahead of the release of Push Gaming’s sequel to its iconic Razor franchise, Razor Ways, Demoslot spoke to Razor Ways’ Game Producer, Anastasiia Mysan, to lift the lid on the exciting mechanics on offer, Push Bet features and what else players can look forward to.
Can you tell us more about what players should be expecting from Razor Ways ahead of its release?
Our Razor franchise is diving deeper with its latest instalment Razor Ways. Players will once again plunge into shark-infested waters, but this time, the adventure unfolds in a vibrant, cartoon-style world. The game's initial 6x3 grid and 729 ways set the stage for a thrilling underwater adventure featuring familiar characters boasting a fresh new look.
With every winning combination, the grid expands, increasing the number of ways available up to a maximum of 46,656. This dynamic gameplay mechanic not only boosts win potential but also creates exciting opportunities for additional symbols to be in play after each win, leading to increased rewards.
What features are present in the base game of this thrilling sequel?
Razor Ways introduces an array of wild symbols that enhance the gameplay. The classic wild substitutes all base game symbols, making it easier for players to create a win. For even greater excitement, an expanding wild covers an entire unlocked reel and can be landed with multipliers of 2x, 3x, or 5x, significantly boosting win potential.
The most volatile wild, the converter, transforms all instances of a symbol on the unlocked grid into wilds, creating multiple wilds or even a lucrative wild line. With six distinct wild types, every spin is unique and engaging with this action further amplified by the expanding game grid, introducing endless possibilities in the ocean of fun we have created.
Beyond wild wins, mystery symbols lurk beneath the now iconic seaweed popularised throughout the Razor franchise. These symbols hold the potential to unveil matching symbols, enhance existing wins or create new opportunities. The thrilling Razor Reveal feature also returns, activated when three or more mystery symbols appear consecutively on the reels or randomly during base gameplay. The seaweed transforms into golden sharks, unleashing either instant cash prizes up to the value of 5,000x, multipliers, collector symbols, or scatters, adding an extra layer of excitement and unpredictability to the game.
What do players have to look forward to in the bonus round and how is this unlocked?
To enter the thrilling bonus, players must land at least three scatters with any additional providing a multiplier to all subsequent wins and extra spins whilst unlocking more of the grid. Here, the collection of glowing seaweed will progress players up an incrementally increasing meter with every five collected granting a higher multiplier and more spins. These also reveal mystery symbols and can grant the Razor Reveal feature increasing the excitement. Additionally, unlocking the multiple stages of the bonus will allow more of the gameboard to be revealed, increasing the chances of creating a win.
If you are playing within a region which allows bonus buys there are numerous options available, from being able to trigger the converter into wild and Razor Reveal features to an upgraded version of this and, of course, being able to buy the multiple variations of the free spins round. We have also included a random free spins option for a reduced cost. This means there are eight different bonus buy options available allowing players to enjoy the title in a way that suits their playstyle best.
Push bet is also available within Razor Ways, how does this work?
Razor Ways introduces an enhanced version of our popular Push Bet mechanic, providing players with greater control over their gameplay experience. By increasing their wager, players can strategically boost their chances of landing scatters, guarantee mystery seaweed symbols land or choose to have both of these options available simultaneously.
This customisable feature offers four distinct play styles, allowing players to tailor the game to their preferences. The Push Bet mechanic can be easily activated, deactivated, or modified between spins, ensuring a dynamic gameplay experience.
Looking ahead to after Razor Ways, what else is on the horizon for Push Gaming?
Following the exciting launch of Razor Ways, the next upcoming release will be Big Bam-Book, which introduces the beloved book mechanic to our portfolio for the very first time. Next, we will be embarking on a celestial journey with Cats of Olympuss, a captivating game featuring multiple grids, multipliers, and instant cash prizes.
The adventure continues with Dragon Hopper, a mystical sequel that builds upon the successful mechanics of Fire Hopper while introducing exciting gameplay enhancements in the form of Cluster Links, popularised in our fan-favourite title Retro Tapes. We are excited to see players enjoy these innovative titles, which offer a diverse range of experiences and fresh gameplay.
