Faces of Freya Slot review

When people think about Norse mythology in slots, they often mean Thor, Odin, or Loki. Few mentions are of Freya, the feminine face of the Scandinavian Pantheon. However, Faces of Freya aims to change everything. With its beautifully-crafted graphics, progressive bonus round, and an enticing jackpot of 5,000x the bet, this slot is on a path to bring Freya to the spotlight she deserves.

Betting Options and Bonus Features

The game occurs on the Fólkvangr meadows, or the “field of the host,” where Freya rules supreme. In the background, instead of the frozen peaks portrayed in other Norse slots, players can spot a lush green grass field, a much-needed change of scenery that brings peace and diversity to the theme. On this adventure, players may encounter the various Fylgja of the game, such as the Boar and the Mountain Lion. However, none can outmatch Freya herself, who acts as a Wild and pays 20x the bet for five of a kind.

Compared to other slots, Faces of Freya contains a standard setup with a 5x3 configuration and 20 paylines. Mathematically, the game comes with medium volatility, which is a rare blessing. The decent RTP of 96.2% also plays a hand in helping players achieve the grand reward of  5,000x the bet. With a little more assistance from the bonus features and Lady Luck, players can effortlessly earn the fortune of a lifetime.

Freya’s necklace, Brísingamen, is the Scatter symbol of Faces of Freya. Landing three Scatter symbols will trigger one of the three regular Free Spin bonus rounds. The bonus rounds are The Spins of Sorcery, The Spins of Love, and The Spins of War. In The Spins of Sorcery, Boar, Mountain Lion, and Axe can upgrade to the highest-paying premium. In The Spins of Love, the game adds 2 to 5 Wilds to the reels on each spin. Finally, in The Spins of War, the game picks a multiplier ranging from 2x to 20x for the entire round, and each Scatter landed prolongs the event for one more Free Spin.

Landing 4 or 5 Scatters unlocks the ultimate experience Faces of Freya can offer, the Folkvang Free Spins. Players progress through four levels while collecting Scatters for special rewards; they contain:​

• Folkvang - Sorcery: Provides 5 Free Spins. Axe symbols upgraded to Boar symbols at the start. Gather 3 Scatters to upgrade to Mountain Lions and then 5 Scatters to go from Lions to Bracelets.
  
• Folkvang - Love: Provides 5 Free Spins with two random Wilds per spin. Gather 3, 5, and 7 Scatters to upgrade to 3, 4, and 5 Wilds with each spin, respectively.
  
• Folkvang - War: Provides 5 Free Spins and a starting multiplier of 2x. Gather 3, 5, 7, or 9 Scatters to get 3x, 5x, 10x, or 20x multipliers.
  
• Folkvang - Finale: Accumulated rewards from previous rounds become active simultaneously in this round. Depending on whether players achieved 4 or 5 Scatters in the beginning, the game gives them 3 or 4 Free Spins in the Folkvang - Finale.
  

Roshtein’s Take

On the paytable, Faces of Freya looks like a well-made slot with beautiful graphics and solid gameplay. The fun lies in the Folkvang bonus round, although getting there is a challenge due to the steep entry price of 4 Scatters. Worse off, there is no option for bonus buy-ins. I had to spend too much time sifting through dead spins to get nowhere, which is a total letdown. Overall, the game has some potential, but I don’t think I’ll make a return anytime soon.