Before delving into the review, can we all agree that slots developer Play’n Go should win an award for ‘best-named slot of the year’ with its latest release, Beasts of Fire? Luckily, this new slot doesn’t survive off the back of its name alone. Not only does it have a unique 3-4-4-4-3 row layout, but it also boasts an original theme and game features. The story goes, that a meteor has struck the Great Plains of Africa, equipping a herd of buffaloes with supernatural payout powers (what were they all fretting about in Armageddon?)

The Charging Buffalo feature might not guarantee any wins, but it will increase the value of wins you do trigger to make it worthwhile. Keep an eye out for the Meteor symbols on reel 3. Landing these on a spin will activate the free spins with additional rows added. Free spins can also be earned in the Burnin’ Power Bonus. For the duration of these free spins, the Buffalo in the top row is replaced by a Fire Beast.

Overall, this is a slot that might not break as much ground in the industry as a meteor might, but it certainly provides enough excitement for you to hit the spin button. Triggering the maximum jackpot will feel impossible but if you’re experiencing the features frequently enough during the base game then you will come back to this slot time and time again.