Relax Gaming has delivered something genuinely entertaining this week with Guitar Quest, a high volatility slot that wears its influences proudly. Launched May 27, this one’s built for players who view slots as a night out rather than a quick win opportunity, and it delivers solid entertainment value alongside the gameplay mechanics.

A Blast of Attitude and Nostalgia

The game pulls visual inspiration directly from Guitar Hero, complete with matching font and aesthetic, then layers in a Tenacious D mentality that gives the whole package real personality. Traditional slot symbols sit comfortably alongside heavy metal and punk imagery, while a rocker mate in the corner punctuates wins with encouraging fist raises. It’s a design choice that actually works, creating something between a proper slot game and a video game experience.

At 96.5% RTP, Guitar Quest sits in standard territory. But the high volatility classification matters here. You’ll experience dry spins and patience-testing sessions between the potentially rewarding bonus rounds. That’s exactly why this slot suits the entertainment-focused crowd better than grinders chasing consistent returns.

Mechanics That Keep Things Fresh

An equalizer in the top left corner triggers random spin enhancements like multipliers and wilds, though they won’t land frequently. When they do appear, though, they genuinely move the dial. There’s also the standard modern approach of paid enhancements: guaranteed equalizer triggers and bonus round guarantees if you fancy boosting your chances.

The bonus rounds deserve proper attention. Players choose between two distinct games when landing the feature. Solo Mode mimics Guitar Hero directly, with multipliers and coins dropping down five columns while a Collector Bar moves randomly at the bottom. The catch is that unlike the actual game, you don’t control the bar. It’s still a slot, after all.

Land batteries to extend time, and the more you catch, the better the payout.

Backstage represents the more traditional bonus experience. You start with at least eight free spins plus one equalizer enhancement. Landing skull scatters during the feature adds more spins and equalizers, letting you build momentum across the round.

Know What You’re Getting Into

Guitar Quest isn’t for players uncomfortable with volatility swings. High variance means sessions can feel lean between the entertaining bits. But if you’ve got the temperament for it, the cartoony graphics, voice lines, and overall production quality make the waiting worthwhile. This is Relax Gaming reminding us that slots can be genuinely fun without sacrificing substance.

What the team thinks

Baz Hartley says:

Carl’s spot on about the entertainment value angle, and I’ll give Relax Gaming credit for leaning into a themed experience rather than chasing pure RTP exploitation, but I’d have liked to see him dig deeper into the actual cost of that high volatility setup, the hit frequency on bonus rounds, and whether the wagering requirements on any tied promotions justify those “thrills” for average players. A game can be entertaining and still represent poor value depending on how the casino wraps it in their welcome offer, so that context matters just as much as the gameplay itself.