best slots if you want to play games with actual narratives

kinda noticing most slots nowadays just recycle the same bonus wheels or free spins, but i miss when there was a legit story to go with it. like, i want more than just random wilds popping up. the old adventure-style games had you unlocking levels or new areas, sometimes even little cutscenes that felt like playing a real game, not just spinning for the heck of it. i get the thrill is mostly in the payout but if i'm gonna play for a while i want something to follow, like a journey.

anyone actually finding newer releases that do that or are they all just cash grabs lately? not talking about those comic book knockoffs with no plot. something where you actually feel some progress or at least get a vibe there's a beginning and end, even if it's just an illusion. bonus if it actually triggers decent promos too.