Testament (Play’n GO) – Review & Demo Play

Testament Slot Overview

I've spun Testament since launch, and it nails the thrash metal brief. This Play'n GO release ties into the Dark Roots of Earth era, using the band's soundtrack to drive the action on a 5x3 set with 243 ways that can rise to 2,400. It's a high-variance ride with Song Features, Rise Up Spins, and the climactic Testament Spins. Stakes span 10p to £100, and the headline payout reaches up to 20,000x, which sets the tone for the session.

Testament RTP and Wagering

Testament uses 5 reels, 3 rows, and pays for three or more matching symbols on adjacent reels from left to right. Standard play offers 243 ways to win, while features can expand the grid to a 4-5-6-5-4 layout for 2,400 ways. I've bet anywhere from 10p to £100 per spin. The stated Return to Player sits at 96.20% (RTP may vary by setting), which is slightly above the 96% benchmark often quoted for modern video slots.

The top win is up to 20,000x your stake, but the variance is very high, so the bigger hits land far apart, with most outcomes being low to moderate. In practice, my sessions reflected that profile. Average bonus triggers hover around 180 spins, which aligns with a streaky rhythm. If you're chasing the cap, you'll need the expanded reels, sticky or spreading Wilds, and removal of blockers to come together during the premium bonus modes.

Testament Symbols and Audio & Video Design

Testament leans into the band's legacy from 1983 with multiple songs playing, building a dark, atmospheric feel. The whole presentation nods to Dark Roots of Earth, and the reels are packed with demonic artwork that matches the soundtrack's pace. Audio is constant without being intrusive, which helps when the base game runs cold. The visual layer frames the bonus triggers well, so when Wilds start spreading or sticking, the screen shift feels natural and keeps the energy up.

On the reels you'll find a hellish jester with horns, a horned skull, a werewolf, a vampire, a skeleton on a throne, and swords crossed over a shield. Royals from J through A appear in a metal-styled font to fit the theme. The skull symbol has a special role later, but as a standard pay symbol it still carries solid mid-tier hits when lined up. The character set keeps the grid readable during the heavier animations.

Values skew low. Five A or K pay up to 1x, and swords and shield pay up to 2.5x for five of a kind. Step into premiums and the skeleton reaches up to 5x, the vampire up to 10x, the skull up to 12.5x, and the Demon Jester tops the paytable at 15x for five. It's not about line wins; the game needs Wild behaviour, expanded ways, and free spin modifiers to push returns beyond base-line nudges.

Testament Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	Scatter
	5	x20
	4	x5
	Wild
	5	x15
	4	x6
	3	x3
	5	x12.5
	4	x5
	3	x2.5
	5	x10
	4	x4
	3	x2
	5	x7.5
	4	x3
	3	x1.5
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x1
	5	x2.5
	4	x1
	3	x0.5
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x1
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.2
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1
	5	x0.5
	4	x0.2
	3	x0.1

Testament Bonus Features

Testament's feature set packs three Song Features, Rise Up Spins, and the closing Testament Spins. The Demon Jester is the Wild and substitutes for everything except the Scatter. The skull can randomly turn Wild in the base game and will always become Wild during free spin modes. Land two Scatters to trigger a Song Feature with three free spins. Dark Roots of Earth spreads Wilds vertically, Throne of Thorns expands the reels to 4-5-6-5-4, and Cold Embrace makes Wilds stick.

Three Scatters launch Rise Up Spins with nine free spins on the expanded reel set. Extra positions are blocked at first, and Scatters smash those blockers to open the ways up. Clear every blocker and you reach Testament Spins. You then get three spins with all Song Features active at once, which is where I've seen the game jump. Spreading Wilds, sticky Wilds, and 2,400 ways together can stack hits that feel rare in the base.

Testament Final Thoughts

Play'n GO's Testament mixes a licensed soundtrack with volatile mechanics in a way that suits both fans and slot regulars. The visuals and audio sit well with the features, and the 20,000x headline is a real carrot, though symbol values are modest and the ride can be punishing. I tend to sample the demo first to get a feel for the Song Features and the expanded layout, then step up stakes if Rise Up Spins are behaving.