Betsoft Gaming is to unveil a revolutionary multiplayer gaming slot. Max Quest: Wrath of Ra, on November 2.
The game aims to blend elements of RNG gaming, video gaming and social games, with the intent of providing crossover appeal, social features and a sense of player progression.
The storyline sees a band of treasure hunters drawn by the promise of ancient fortunes buried beneath the Egyptian sands, as they crack the seal on a tomb that has lain undisturbed for thousands of years – and then find themselves confronted by legions of supernatural monsters brought to life by an ancient curse.
Mutated scarab beetles scuttle underfoot, reanimated mummies shuffle down sand-choked corridors, and the spirits of vengeful pharaohs burst from their sarcophagi to stand between players and a horde of historical treasures.
Luckily, the Max Quest team are up to the task; recruited by mastermind and multi-talented rogue Brock Ryder, the diverse party includes weapons specialists, navigators, and technical experts who can handle anything the subterranean maze throws at them – and keep a friendly rivalry going at the same time.
As a multiplayer game, Max Quest will place up to six players in the shoes of these elite operatives – seamlessly matchmaking to create a unique blend of cooperation and competition that will be entirely new to casual gamers and seasoned casino audiences alike.
As the first entry in what Betsoft is referring to as an entirely new genre of gaming, Max Quest will also surprise players in other, more fundamental ways. Breaking with tradition, Max Quest replaces the reels and symbols that have long defined traditional slots with an interactive, all-action shooting experience.
In place of a spin button, players aim their crosshairs at enemies, and instead of paylines, bullets that strike their targets randomly pay out in coins. By translating the core concepts of RNG gaming into special weapons, levels, enemy types, and even bosses that players must pool their resources to take down, Max Quest seeks to bring the thrill of real-money roaring to life for a wider audience – without excluding faithful slot players.
Across an ambitious promotional campaign that drew on the common cultural touchstones of gaming, and experimenting with unique augmented reality experiences, Max Quest has captured the attention of more than 4m viewers – a strong indicator of the game’s potential market when it launches.
“Max Quest is more than just Betsoft’s marquee release for 2018; it’s an entirely unique proposition,” said Betsoft’s marketing director, Annamaria Anastasi.
“Our team of artists, designers, developers, marketers, and other experts have created an experience that, I believe, stands apart from anything the igaming industry has seen before.
“By blending the best of RNG gaming, videogaming, and social games, we set out to create a new kind of game – one with genuine crossover appeal, advanced, sticky social features, and a deep, enduring sense of player progression. Max Quest has fulfilled that ambition and more, and I am immensely proud of the finished product. From its high-octane gameplay to its console-grade graphics and animations, Max Quest is ready to redefine what casino gaming can be – by capturing and holding the attention of both traditional slots players and all-new demographics.”
Like all Betsoft games, Max Quest was built in the company’s cross-platform Shift development environment, which guarantees that the same gameplay reaches players on whatever device they choose. Max Quest delivers maximum audio-visual impact in a comparable file size to a simple slot game, making the experience as accessible as possible.
