The humble sequel tends to split opinion. Sometimes, they’re long awaited cinematic masterpieces, like the Lord of the Rings films, and sometimes they’re shameless attempts to keep milking a cash-cow, like the Fast and the Furious franchise.

Original content is crucial in any sector, and simply churning out more of the same can be seen to be the easy option. 

These days, reading the cinema listings can be like reading the football results. Toy Story 4, Incredibles 2. Frozen 2, Fast and Furious 19…you get the idea.

However, if something enjoys a lot of success, whether it’s a film, a TV series, or a computer game, there’s normally consumer demand for more of the same. And when the consumers speak, the suppliers listen - learn more fruit machine strategy.

Slots games online are no different. There are many slots sequels available on online casino libraries solely because the first edition of a particular game has been so successful.

For example, last year saw some great slots sequels released. You only have to mention Esqueleto Explosivo 2, Sticky Bandits Wild Return, Dead or Alive 2, or Kingdom Rise: Sands of Fury in order to see that great slots sequels are released all the time.

So what sequels are due to come out this year, and will they be worth a spin?

House of Doom 2: The Crypt

Back in 2018, Play’n Go released the creepy House of Doom slot title and it was really popular. So, this year, they’ve released the long-awaited fantasy-themed slots sequel which should prove to be equally as good.

It definitely caters for a niche demographic. If heavy doom metal music and dark fantasy themes are your thing, this could well be for you.  

The game is a 5-reel and 20 pay-line slot on three rows, and comes with various free spins features, wilds, and a maximum win of 6000x your stake.

The RTP percentage is slightly above average at 96.25% and bets range from 20p to £100. Volatility is medium to high, just like the volume of the music!

Other sequels in 2021

In other news, Czech gambling company Synot Games has published its 2021 product roadmap, highlighting the company’s intention to launch some high-quality sequels for its top performing games. 

As part of an interview for SlotCatalog, Business Solutions manager Filip Hlaváček confirmed:

“We have a couple of sequels planned for our top performing games, such as Joker 50 Deluxe and Book of Secrets 6. There is even talk of one for Respin Joker.” - Filip Hlaváček , Business Solutions Manager, Synot Games

The original Respin Joker was always a huge success in the Synot Games catalogue, and the sequel is making noise to be a contender for “sequel of the year”.

Whether we’ll see more of the same and a metaphorical tip of the hat to the success that the original Respin Joker enjoyed is another question.

Respin Joker 2 could be a complete change of direction, but similarly take Synot Games to a new level.