Review: Akne Fruits By Tom Horn Gaming

Akne Fruits By Tom Horn Gaming

Key Points:

• Provider: Tom Horn Gaming

• RTP: ~ 95.01% 

• Volatility: Medium

• Max Win: 1,600× your bet

• Win Lines (Ways): 256 Ways to win (4×4 grid, “criss-cross” pay style)

• Release Date: 28 November 2024 

• Our Rating: 83% — vibrant, fun, but not for big bonus chasers

Game Overview and Theme:

Akne Fruits puts a twist on the classic fruit slot formula. You’ve got cherries, lemons, plums, watermelons, etc., but with a fresh art direction — sleek visuals, bright “juicy” fruit symbols, and the distinctive “akn eye” motif that ties into the game’s broader art/NFT project. The 4×4 layout feels more modern than 3×3 fruit machines, offering more ways to get wins. The theme is simple but polished: fruit + modern graphics + a little bit of art-flair. It’s not heavy on narrative or bonus lore, but the visuals are clean and appealing.

Game Features:

Here are the mechanics that give Akne Fruits its flavour:

• Wild Multiplier: The Wild symbol (Joker) substitutes for other symbols in combinations. Depending on how many wilds are in a winning line, you get multipliers:  • 1 Wild = ×2 line win • 2 Wilds = ×4 • 3 Wilds = ×8

• QuickX™ Feature: Gives players choices to modify gameplay for more excitement. From what I gather, at extra cost you can pick among:  • Increased chance of Wild Multiplier symbols (1.5× bet multiplier)  • Upgraded Wild Multiplier symbol (2× bet multiplier)  • Spin where random Wild Multiplier symbols are present (higher potential, ~15× bet multiplier)

• 4×4 Grid with 256 Ways to Win: The “256 ways” format (sometimes called pay-“any-adjacent” etc.) gives lots of possible combinations; more flexible than classic fixed-line slots.

• NFT / Art Component: A unique twist: the game is part of a creative collaboration with the AKNEYE initiative. There are physical/digital art pieces (sculptures, NFTs) tied in with the game visuals. It doesn’t necessarily affect the slot mechanics, but adds extra layers of interest to the theme and presentation.

The Pros And Cons Of Playing

Pros:

• Very appealing visuals + good presentation; fruit themes done with polish.

• Wild multipliers give real upside — when wild symbols appear, line wins can scale nicely.

• QuickX™ gives players options to tweak their risk/reward: want more wilds, more multiplier, or stronger wild symbols. Good for those who like some control.

• RTP is decent; with medium volatility, you get a balance between wins that happen moderately often and occasional larger hits.

• The art / NFT tie-in is novel; gives the slot something extra beyond just spins + wins, especially for players who like collector / aesthetic aspects.

Cons:

• The 1,600× max win is reasonable but not huge compared with high-volatility, feature-heavy slots. If you’re chasing sky-high jackpots, this might feel limited.

• The features are somewhat limited to wilds + QuickX™; no traditional bonus rounds/free spins (unless via QuickX or via other modifier) — so might feel less varied for players who like lots of bonus layers.

• RTP of ~95.01% is on the lower side of average; not terrible, but something to note if the casino offers lower-variant versions.

• Since QuickX™ options cost more or have trade-offs, using them may increase variance (i.e. you might lose more before hitting big wins).

• For players who prefer frequent small wins or classic “pay-line + free spins” structure, the absence of free spins (if that’s the case) and reliance on modifiers might be less attractive.

Summary and Rating (out of 100%):

Akne Fruits is a well-made slot that marries nostalgia with new tech / art flare. It’s not super extreme, but it’s visually engaging and offers enough mechanic variety to keep sessions interesting without overwhelming.

• Theme & Visuals: 88% — clean, modern, artistic; fruit slot done well.

• Feature Depth & Mechanics: 83% — decent; wild multipliers + QuickX™ are solid, but fewer bonus-types.

• Win Potential vs Risk: 80% — max 1,600× is nice; risk moderated by medium volatility but still present.

• Enjoyability & Replayability: 84% — good for both casual spins and occasional feature-chasing.

Overall Rating: 83/100

The overall theme of the game is nice and sleek, the soundtrack is awesome, we are digging that funky reggae vibe. We're conflicted a little on the pro's and cons, whilst the NFT's are novel, we've never really been a fan of copy and paste images with a slight tweak, it would have been nice to have a slightly more diverse range of symbols.