Item: Dead or Alive
Author: JohnSlots

Launched back in 2009, Dead or Alive has remained remarkably popular with players, mainly thanks to its high volatility play and its appearance, which despite being a few years old now still looks pretty good.

A sequel, Dead or Alive II, has been launched in the meantime, with modern animation and character design but the original still holds up fairly well as a player favourite.

Read the full online slots review for the original Dead or Alive below to find out what those wily outlaws are up to now and how you can benefit from their misdeeds.

Release date: 10.11.2013
Game: Dead or Alive
Game provider: NetEnt
Number of reels, rows and paylines: 5 reels, 3 rows, 9 paylines
Bet levels: £0.01 to £18
Maximum win: 108,000 coins
Special features: Sticky Wilds, Free Spins, Multipliers
Jackpot: No
Mobile: Yes
Return to player: 96.8%
Variance: High

Dead or Alive bonus features

A dusty town is the backdrop to Dead or Alive, which features notorious bandits like Billy the Kid and Jesse James as character symbols. Gun belts, drams of hooch, leather boots and a Sheriff’s badge make up the range of high-value symbols. The A to 10 suit symbols pay out less generously.

One small detail we really love is the sound effects that accompany player actions like scrolling through the paytable or launching the online casino game. Whip cracks and that Western whistle just add another layer of immersion for players.

Wilds

This game features two types of Wild. The standard Wild, a generic Wanted poster, substitutes for all other symbols except the Scatter and pays out up to 1,500 coins in a winning combo.

There are also five outlaw characters and each can appear on their own Wanted poster as a Sticky Wild symbol. These appear during free spins and will hold their position for the duration of the feature.

Dead or Alive Free Spins

The free spins feature is activated by landing 3 or more Scatter symbols, the crossed guns. This triggers 12 free spins with a x2 multiplier applied to all wins. Before the free rounds start, a cash prize is awarded depending on how many Scatters activated the feature. The maximum is 2,500 times the stake.

Sticky Wilds are active during free spins and landing two or more on the same spin will add a further 5 spins to the tally. More spins can be collected by landing 3 or more Scatter symbols. The limit is 29 free spins and with that multiplier in play, the win potential is huge.

Dead or Alive Jackpot

There is no jackpot feature available on Dead or Alive.

RTP

Dead or Alive slot has an RTP of 96.8% and high volatility. This slot is known for its massive potential and it’s that high volatility which really ups the ante here.

Dead or Alive Mobile

Dead or Alive is fully online casino mobile compatible. Enjoy on a tablet, smartphone or desktop device.

What does John have to say?

Dead or Alive has remained a player favourite for over a decade and has already spawned a sequel. This high volatility NetEnt slot doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere in a hurry!