Fist of Destruction (Hacksaw Gaming) – Review & Demo Play

About Fist of Destruction

I fired up Fist of Destruction and got an instant arcade game vibe, complete with Fight! Ready! barks and pixel-sharp fighters flanking the reels. It plays on a 5x4 grid with 14 paylines, paying left to right. Hacksaw Gaming pairs a medium-high profile with a default 96.30% RTP, though other models exist. Stakes run from £0.10 to £100, and you can pick your fighter using the icons above the grid. The headline figure is a 10,000x max win, reachable across all modes.

Graphics and Theme in Fist of Destruction

I get pure arcade energy from the look and sound. Two fighters stand either side of the reels, and you can switch which characters appear by tapping the tiny portraits above the grid. The backdrop feels like a gritty backstreet, while synth-led effects crackle with beeps, zaps and shouty callouts. It nods to classic one-on-one battlers without overcomplicating the slot. The colour cues for red and blue teams make the action easy to track when Fist reels expand and colour the columns.

How to Play Fist of Destruction

I keep it straightforward. Set a stake between £0.10 and £100 and spin the 5x4 layout with 14 fixed lines that pay left to right. Use the small face icons above the reels to pick your blue and red fighters; it looks slick but does not affect outcomes. The paytable is easy to read, and wins land from three of a kind upwards. Fist symbols are the engine, while FS scatters start the Throwdown rounds.

Autoplay is there for set runs, and Turbo modes speed things up if you like rapid sessions. I watch for Fist positions, since a Fist that can expand into a win will turn its reel wild. When lines stack with Wild Reels, multipliers can make totals jump. If you want direct access, the Feature Buy menu sells Uppercut, Epic Drop, and both Throwdown options at fixed prices, though I tend to try base play first.

Bonus Features in Fist of Destruction

Throwdown! Bonus triggers from 3 FS scatters and gives 10 free spins. Both teams start at Victory Level 3+. Each time a Fist hits a Wild or an opposing Fighter, that team gains a Victory Point. Three points award a respin with an Epic Drop and raise the winner’s Level by one. At Level 3+, at least 3 Fists drop; at 4+, at least 4; at 5+, five. Fists in an Epic Drop do not grant points. Landing 2 or 3 scatters adds +2 or +4 spins.

Ultimate Throwdown! Bonus lands from 4 FS scatters and also awards 10 spins. The rules mirror the first bonus, but both teams begin at Victory Level 4+. That starting advantage makes Epic Drops more frequent, with more guaranteed Fists on the respin. Extra scatters during either feature still award +2 or +4 spins, keeping rounds alive when the grid heats up. Fists that land in those Epic Drops never count towards fresh points.

Feature Buy is packed. BonusHunt FeatureSpins costs 3x and lifts the bonus odds fivefold at 96.33% RTP. Uppercut FeatureSpins costs 50x and guarantees at least 3 Fists. Epic Drop FeatureSpins costs 150x and guarantees at least 4 Fists. You can also buy Throwdown! for 100x or Ultimate Throwdown! for 250x, with RTP between 96.25% and 96.35%. All options play hot and pricey, so I treat them with care with my bankroll in mind.

Bonus Buy Feature

BonusHunt FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x3 Bet
RTP:	96.33%
Volatility:	High
Uppercut FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x50 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	High
Epic Drop FeatureSpins
Feature Cost:	x150 Bet
RTP:	96.28%
Volatility:	High
Throwdown! Bonus
Feature Cost:	x100 Bet
RTP:	96.25%
Volatility:	High
Ultimate Throwdown! Bonus
Feature Cost:	x250 Bet
RTP:	96.35%
Volatility:	High

Symbols in Fist of Destruction

On the reels, it is a straight 9-symbol paytable. Lows are 10 to A card ranks, while the highs are four Fighters. Lines pay from the leftmost reel. Five of a kind on any low pays 2x the bet. The two lower Fighters pay 5x for five, and the two top Fighters pay 10x. The Wild, shown as a big W, substitutes all regulars and also pays 10x for a full line.

Fist symbols are the key. When one lands, it can expand upwards into a Wild Reel only if that would create at least one win. Fists come in red or blue, and if a Fist punches through an opposing Fighter or a Wild, a multiplier between x2 and x200 is added to that reel. If it hits multiple Fighters, multipliers add together, and if more than one Wild Reel is involved, their values add before being applied.

Fist of Destruction Symbols and Paytable

Symbol	Quantity	Payout
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x10
	4	x3
	3	x1
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x5
	4	x2
	3	x0.5
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	5	x2
	4	x0.5
	3	x0.1
	Wild
	5	x10
	Scatter

Fist of Destruction RTP & Volatility

RTP sits at 96.30% on the default model, with other versions at 94.30%, 92.38%, and 88.27%. Volatility is medium-high, and the hit frequency hovers around 34%, so you see action fairly often, with bursts when the features connect. Max win is 10,000x, and that cap is available in base play, in free spins, and via Feature Buy. Stakes range from 10p to £100, covering casual spins and larger sessions. In my sessions, that spread felt sensible.

The maths leans on Fist Symbol Wild Reels. Base hits keep the balance moving, then a Fist that climbs and collects multipliers can turn an average line into a tidy payout. Free spins up the tempo through Victory Points and Epic Drops, but those points take work. When they land in good spots, stacked Wild Reels and combined multipliers can carry the round. When they don’t, it can feel cagey for stretches.

Final Verdict on Fist of Destruction

As a long-time slots fan, I rate Fist of Destruction for its punchy Fist mechanics and the slick arcade flavour. Picking a fighter is a nice touch, though cosmetic. The Fist Wild Reels are the star, with multipliers up to x200 that stack neatly when paths line up. Victory Points weren’t easy in my sessions, yet Epic Drops with 3 to 5 Fists can land hefty shots if placements align. The Feature Buy menu is strong but pricey, so I warmed up in demo first.