Razor Shark
Razor Shark by Push Gaming, a 2019 release with below-average RTP and high volatility, trades consistency for potential.
Facts
| Provider | Push Gaming |
|---|---|
| RTP | 95.05 % |
| Volatility | high |
| Max win | 85475x |
| Mechanics | Free Spins, Multiplier |
| Released | 2019-08-20 |
About the game
Razor Shark (2019) in Push Gaming’s lineup
Released in 2019, Razor Shark carries Push Gaming’s hallmark: tense pacing, sparse hits, meaningful peaks. Within our catalog it sits among high-risk titles with RTP on the low side.
I checked the base specs: 95.05% RTP, HIGH volatility, 85,475x max win. Official mechanics listed: free spins and a multiplier. That frames expectations.
Symbol paytable and how a spin resolves
The paytable is symbol-based. On-screen values: mystery shark (wild) 5:25.00/4:6.25/3:1.25; orange shark 5:12.50/4:3.75/3:0.75; pink 5:10.00/4:2.50/3:0.50; green 5:3.75/4:1.25/3:0.25; blue fish 5:2.50/4:1.00/3:0.20.
The wild substitutes and also pays, so the top line matters. Resolution is straightforward: symbols align, the table pays; special pacing and the multiplier step in during the bonus phase, not every base spin.
95.05% RTP and HIGH volatility, together
At 95.05%, RTP sits below what we call the catalog median. Expectation over long horizons is lower than on 96%+ titles.
The HIGH volatility shifts returns into a fat tail. What stands out in this combo: likely dry stretches in base play, with most promise concentrated in special rounds. It’s not odd; it’s by design.
85,475x ceiling and the trade-offs
The published 85,475x cap is well above the usual for 2019 mass-market slots. Big caps aren’t free: volatility climbs, event frequency drops.
Practically, a chunk of the return is conditional on sequences with a multiplier. Base game keeps the lights on, not the fireworks.
What actually happened: no bonus in testing
The free spins did NOT trigger during our demo session. There is no Bonus Buy here; a natural trigger didn’t occur over dozens of spins, with repeated near-misses at 2 of the 3 required scatters.
Only base-game outcomes were observed, in line with the paytable. Per the in-game rules, free spins start with 3 BONUS symbols and the multiplier applies there. Facts reported, not hypotheticals.
Rules
How base wins are formed
Payouts follow a symbol-based table for 3, 4, or 5-of-a-kind, as displayed. The mystery shark wild substitutes and also has its own line pays.
Listed mechanics: free spins and multiplier
The slot features a free spins round with an associated multiplier, per the rules screen. The multiplier impacts free-spin outcomes, not every base spin.
Accessing the special round
Free spins require 3 BONUS/scatter symbols. There is no Bonus Buy on this title. Without 3 scatters, the round won’t start.
Paytable
| Mystery Shark (Wild) | 5: 25,00 · 4: 6,25 · 3: 1,25 |
|---|---|
| Orange Shark | 5: 12,50 · 4: 3,75 · 3: 0,75 |
| Pink Shark | 5: 10,00 · 4: 2,50 · 3: 0,50 |
| Green Shark | 5: 3,75 · 4: 1,25 · 3: 0,25 |
| Blue Fish | 5: 2,50 · 4: 1,00 · 3: 0,20 |
Screenshots
Verdict
- Clear top-line pays on wilds and premiums
- High max win potential (85,475x) for a 2019 slot
- Straightforward rules and readable paytable
- 95.05% RTP sits below current catalog norms
- HIGH volatility can mean long quiet stretches
- Bonus is hard to reach and there’s no buy option
Razor Shark embraces risk: lower RTP and higher volatility in exchange for an unusually large win ceiling. Base play is sparse; the real weight sits in multiplier-driven free spins. If you want steady rhythm, look elsewhere.
Written by Ileana Marinescu
FAQ
What is Razor Shark’s RTP?
95.05%, below what we typically see on modern releases.
How volatile is it?
HIGH volatility; payouts can be infrequent and uneven.
How do I trigger the free spins?
Land 3 BONUS/scatter symbols; there’s no Bonus Buy option.
What if play feels too intense?
Set limits and take breaks. Seek help if needed — play responsibly.