Egyptian-themed online slots have a tendency to mash up different elements and show pyramids, scarabs and pharaohs without any specific context other than being related to ancient Egyptian life, culture or tradition. GamesLab went for a different approach, so they dug up the legend of Osiris, the Egyptian god of the afterlife, the underworld and rebirth. According to the myth, Osiris, the primeval king of Egypt, was murdered by his brother Set who then usurped the throne. However, Osiris's wife Isis restored her husband's body and conceived a son with him, Horus, who then grew up to triumph against Set and end his unrighteous reign, thus completing Osiris's resurrection. Inspired by the myth, one that was extremely influential in ancient Egyptian religion, the developers at the GamesLab workshop created Osiris, a 5-reel slot with 3 rows of symbols and 50 paying lines.
The game is set inside an Egyptian temple with giant statues of gods and pharaohs on the sides. The atmosphere is solemn and there are torches lighting up the scene. Apart from the collection of playing card symbols from 9 to Ace, the remaining paytable symbols are related to the theme. We can see the entrance to the pyramid temple under a full moon, a cat, a pharaoh’s mask with a crook and flail (in Egyptian mythology, the shepherd's crook stands for kingship and the flail for the fertility of the land), a female deity (most likely Isis) and Osiris himself, alternatively called Ausir. The symbol of Ausir is the Wild and it lands on all the reels except on the first one, substituting for regular icons. The slot’s logo is the Scatter and landing 3, 4 or 5 Scatter on one single spin may trigger one of the three special features in the game.
When a total of 3 Scatters appear on the screen, the Ausir Bonus is triggered. This feature awards 9 free spins with a 3x multiplier applied to any wins which include at least one Wild icon. Landing 4 Scatters at once will activate another feature, the Wild Magic Bonus. The reward also consists of 9 free spins, but this time a Wild is locked on the middle row of the fifth wheel to increase your winning chances. More Wilds will appear and also freeze in position throughout the duration of the bonus.
The Underworld Bonus is triggered by 5 Scatters. Once again, the player will win 9 freebies but with all the additional perks and modifiers included in the previously described features, the 3x multipliers and sticky Wilds. Each of the three features is not limited strictly to the initial number of free spins – more can be won by landing the required number of Scatter symbols.
Osiris video slot has high-quality graphics, a high RTP and in intriguing theme, even though it can be listed under the Egyptian genre. The free spins features are well done and the players have the chance to land some really rewarding prizes with the help of the Egyptian ruler of the dead.