Quick verdict: R.I.P. City is Hacksaw Gaming's cartoon cat-and-mouse slot, starring rival "furry foes" Ro$$ the Cat and Maxx the Mouse in a gritty, neon-lit alley. Two distinct free spins modes both build around an expanding Wild Cat symbol, with a confirmed 94.27% RTP, Medium volatility, and a 12,500x max win.
The Story
Hacksaw Gaming released R.I.P. City in January 2023, later picking up the studio's own Slot of the Month award. The game casts two rival characters — Ro$ the Cat and Maxx the Mouse — in a cat-and-mouse cartoon chase set in a gritty, graffiti-covered inner-city alley.
Theme, Gameplay & Symbols
The game runs on a 5-reel, 5-row grid with 19 fixed paylines. Symbols lean into the urban, comic-book presentation: card royals (10 through Ace) in a hand-drawn graffiti style, plus themed icons like dice, an 8-ball, a candle, and an "FS" scatter symbol, alongside the expanding Wild Cat and a green Wild symbol.
Presentation & Sound
R.I.P. City commits fully to a monochrome, graffiti-splashed alley aesthetic, with only the neon-pink "Ro$$" tag and neon-green "MAxX" tag breaking up the grayscale palette. It's a distinctive, comic-strip visual style that stands out from more traditional slot presentations.
How to Play R.I.P. City
- Set your stake using the bet controls.
- Spin the 5-reel, 19-payline grid, watching for the expanding Wild Cat symbol and FS scatter symbols.
- The Wild Cat symbol expands to cover a full reel; if it overlaps a regular Wild, that Wild becomes a multiplier applied across the whole expanded reel.
- Landing 4 Free Spin scatter symbols triggers a choice of bonus mode, awarding 10 free spins.
- In the Maxx Bonus, the first Wild Cat to land on a reel activates it permanently for the rest of the round, with a new Wild Cat guaranteed on that reel every subsequent spin.
- In the Ro$$ Bonus, landing 5 Wild Cats across the top row triggers a full screen of expanded Wild Cats.
- Try the free demo on this page first to see both bonus modes in action before wagering real money.
Features & Mechanics
- Expanding Wild Cat — expands to cover a full reel in the base game; overlapping with a regular Wild converts it into a multiplier applied across the reel.
- Maxx Bonus — one of two free spins modes. The first Wild Cat landing on a reel activates it permanently, guaranteeing a fresh Wild Cat on that reel every spin for the rest of the round.
- Ro$$ Bonus — the second free spins mode, emphasising Wild Cat frequency; landing 5 Wild Cats across the top row triggers a full screen of expanded Wild Cats.
- Bonus Buy — in markets where it's offered, both bonus modes can be purchased directly rather than triggered naturally; this option is switched off for UK-licensed real-money play following the UK Gambling Commission's 2020 restriction on bonus-buy features, so it isn't available at UKGC-licensed casinos.
Volatility & Win Potential
Hacksaw Gaming's own game page confirms R.I.P. City runs multiple RTP configurations — 96.22%, 94.27%, 92.32%, and 88.02% — with 94.27% confirmed live on Amazon Slots. Volatility is rated Medium, and the maximum win is confirmed at 12,500x stake. Always check your chosen site's in-game paytable to confirm which RTP configuration is live on your account.
Pros & Cons
- Pro: Two distinct free spins modes give genuinely different routes through the bonus round.
- Pro: The expanding Wild Cat mechanic creates real anticipation on every spin, not just during bonuses.
- Pro: A distinctive graffiti-alley visual style sets it apart from more conventional slot themes.
- Con: Multiple RTP configurations mean it's worth double-checking which one your site actually runs.
- Con: The monochrome presentation, while distinctive, won't suit players who prefer a more colourful theme.
Final Verdict
R.I.P. City backs its striking cartoon cat-and-mouse visual style with a genuinely well-built pair of bonus modes, both built around the same expanding Wild Cat mechanic but offering different paths to a big win. It's a strong pick for players who want a distinctive theme alongside solid, above-average mechanics.
