Ever read the Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde? Although it was meant as a frightening horror tale, there’s something compelling about Stevenson’s book that remains true to this day – for who amongst us can claim that we haven’t got a dark side…

These lofty thoughts might be well beyond the scope of gaming, but they do certainly make for an extremely atmospheric slot game! The Jekyll and Hyde slot might sound like it’s perfect for literature grads but really it’s perfect for all types of players, from those who like graphics-rich video slots to those who enjoy a relaxing game with big prizes.

As you might expect, the slot is full of a darkened, slightly green atmosphere (why evil is always represented by a green tinge, I’m not quite sure) which draws you in and helps you get into the fun, mysterious mood of the game. You’ve got wilds, you’ve got scatters and thankfully you’ve got Dr Jekyll and not Mr Hyde to help you along the way!

The free spins round is truly awesome. I’m a huge fan of free spins, and there ten available during the Jekyll & Hyde slot free spins round, but the best bit is the fact that all the Dr Jekyll symbols change into Mr Hyde symbols. Oddly enough, Mr Hyde is a dashing chap even if he is a bit scary, and pays out up to 7,500 times your bet.

The other symbols also come to life when they form part of a winning combination, which just makes the slot even more compelling. Not as compelling as the feeling you get when you win 3,500 coins like I did – is this slot super-friendly to 5-of-a-kind spins or something? I suppose I won’t ask too many questions and just be grateful that it happened!

This is one of the best five-reel slots I’ve ever played (and I’m not just saying that because I won big). If you like the darker, spooky sort of slots then it’s the game for you!