Wolf Run
As someone who has been around both land based and online casinos for quite a while, I was already familiar with IGT’s pokie Wolf Run. The game is huge, especially in North America, where it has been in casinos for years and even is sold at retail shops as part of IGT’s pokie packages that it peddles.
Despite my familiarity with the game, I had never actually played Wolf Run before. Whenever I was at the casino near my house, the game was always occupied, and I really never had the opportunity to play the game online.
Does Wolf Run live up to the hype, or is it an overhyped and dated pokie that is best passed over? Read on to find out.
Graphics and Animations
When it comes to the Wolf Run pokie's looks, the game is a bit dated by today’s standards. Still, the game does solid enough, but looks like something that could be expected from a Real Time Gaming powered casino rather than one that is powered by the mighty IGT.
Symbols are crafted in 2D and look pretty good. Wolves are the highlight here, and each one is represented in a powerful but serene tone.
In terms of animations, Wolf Run is buttery smooth, and represents one of the cleanest pokie spin animations that I have ever seen. What the game may lack in modern looks it plays wonderfully, and I really can’t say enough about the presentation in this aspect.
Gameplay
Wolf Run’s gameplay is a lot of fun, and I was shocked at the level of success I had while playing this game. Each of the game’s 40 paylines are active, and I never had a run where I went more than four spins without at least a minor win.
The game’s Stacked Wild symbols also play a large role in Wolf Run, and can trigger huge wins when they appear randomly on any of the five reels. This really is the allure of Wolf Run to me, as you are anticipating seeing these Stacked Wilds make their appearance.
While there is a Free Spin bonus round, I never hit it, and I am a bit disappointed by the lack of other features. Wolf Run is a huge hit, and it really deserves to see more features to help keep the interest of player.
After playing Wolf Run for an hour I finished up $282, which is always nice. I have played many pokies in my time, and I am always happy when I can walk away ahead.
Summary
Overall, I really want to rave about how great a game Wolf Run is, but I can’t seem to get over the fact that the game looks dated and lacks extra features that could have made it great. While I do like the game, I don’t know how this pokie got to be one of IGT’s most popular games.
I definitely recommend you play Wolf Run if you are a fan of the land pokie, but can say that if you are looking for a great pokie experience to look elsewhere. There are plenty of games that offer a whole lot more.
Overall: B