netent-logoEarlier on today, NetEnt released their road map for their upcoming third quarter titles that will be released throughout the summer season. Like many people, we were fascinated by not only the amount of games they planned to give us but also the sort of titles that were on the list in the first place.

You’ve got your horror-themed slot, your emoji-themed slot, but you also have your curiously eastern fantasy-themed slot. This takes the form of The Legend of Shangri-La, a game that is based on a rather obscure literary reference. Intriguing? Yes. But is this an example of typical NetEnt innovation or them simply running out of ideas? Let’s take a look at the slot and find out more.


 

The Legend Of Shangri-La

shangri-laSo for those who are wondering just what on earth Shangri-La is, it’s a fictional valley that appeared in James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon and talks about a place in the Himalayan regions that is basically paradise. People who live in Shangri-La live in complete harmony with one another and enjoy the luxury of near endless resources.

That’s not to mention the people who occupy the place age incredibly slowly too. It mostly serves as a metaphor for the exoticism and the allure the East has for Western travellers, although similar legends have appeared in Tibetan literature long before Lost Horizon was published.

Now we know the full context, we believe that it’ll make for a great slot theme as an abundance of resources is exactly what the goal of gambling is all about. That and taking place in the literary equivalent of heaven on Earth will surely have wide appeal for many players discovering Shangri-La for the first time.

After all, many slots take place on the white sands of the Bahamas, up in the clouds, or even in front of the pearly gates. All of these have a paradise-theme and although those examples may be less obscure for us Westerners than Shangri-La, we’re sure people would desire to go there all the same, even if it is fictional.

 

Innovative Enough?

wondering-lady-question-marksIt’s not unlike NetEnt to show their creativity and innovation in the form of producing unique video slots that have, not only a different theme, but also designs that defy what has come before. They have been responsible for classic slots like Aloha! Cluster Pays, Guns ‘N Roses as well as Gonzo’s Quest, each one completely unique from each other. At the same time, they are responsible for some slots that are not so creative. Emoji Planet, for instance, might be en par with The Emoji Movie as being the rock-bottom for desperate ideas.

Here with Shangri-La, it would seem as though that NetEnt have once again pulled another innovative slot out of the bag. On the other hand, we do not know any other details about The Legend of Shangri-La. We do not know anything about the gameplay mechanics, the bonus rounds, the amount of extra spins you can win… Basically, all we have is a theme and a title. So it may just be your run-of-the-mill slot with a rather obscure theme. And, we have to admit, they were reaching with this one a bit.

On the other hand, it’s a solid premise and we are keen to see how the design will incorporate the luscious world of Shangri-La with all sorts of fantastical sights and sounds that will suck the player right into the Himalayan paradise. Innovative or not, given NetEnt’s track record, we’re sure players will enjoy the slot regardless. And you will probably find it right here at Fortune Frenzy.

 

Other NetEnt Slots

Fortune-Frenzy-Casino-SlotsIn the mean time, while we all wait for Shangri-La to come out, why not look at all the different NetEnt slots we have available in our gaming library? We have that all-star classic, Starburst, as well as their colossal Spinata Grande.

All their games have something different to offer and we hope that they deliver with Shangri-La. We have every faith in them that they will. But we’re going to play up our expectations a little more by looking at some of their other titles with our fingers crossed. For now, all we can do is wait for Shangri-La to be released some time in September this year.



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