Microgaming has announced the release of Astro Legends: Lyra and Erion, a unique video slot that has developed by Foxium exclusively for its licensee online casinos like All Slots, Gaming Club and Spin Palace. The new video slot went live on Wednesday 21 November and is taking players on a stardust-studded intergalactic tour. You can play Astro Legends from your desktops and mobile devices.

Astro Legends has a cluster type of structure that plays out on a gem-shaped reel, composed of 22 crystal cells. Its two titular characters are the guitar strumming Lyra and the genie like Erion. They are brought to life with high-fidelity 3D models and extensive animations. You can also enjoy a mesmerising synthesiser soundtrack inspired by golden-age sci-fi greats. The gameplay takes place across a series of stunning backdrops with the music adapting to various stages in the slot to create an immersive and atmospheric wagering experience.

Astro Legends incorporates innovative features. Players have the chance to win rewards of up to 15,000 times their total bet with the Sonic Respin feature, which is randomly activated by landing any cluster win with identical symbols and includes wild multipliers that can appear at random to add between 2x and 5x prizes to total wins. An exquisite pick bonus feature involves Lyra shapeshift into her spirit form. During the bonus, players are given three different lanes to choose from and three lives to sprint for freedom across several levels, gathering gems along the way while avoiding being hit by Erion. The Lyra Spirit Pick ‘Em bonus game gives players the chance to reach the ultimate goal. If they complete the round successfully, then a 20x multiplier is applied to the total bet, delivering rewards that are out of this world.

Åke André, CEO of Foxium, said, “We are delighted to release Astro Legends: Lyra and Erion exclusive to Microgaming which features fantastic graphics with a story-driven and exhilarating gameplay.” He added that the richly textured design, graphics and atmospheric music will engage, excite and thrill. He said that Foxium was looking forward to releasing more games with Microgaming in the coming months.

David Reynolds, Games Publisher at Microgaming, pointed out that Astro Legends will enrich their diverse content offering. He lauded the real-time 3D rendering for animated characters and the gripping soundtrack. “The bonus round is triggered through an engaging collection mechanic which will aid player retention,” said Reynolds.