Oh man, ever hear of that game “Carrier Deck” by Ultimate Games? It’s this real-time simulation where you’re like the big boss on an aircraft carrier. Seriously, you’re the Air Officer. Imagine that pressure, managing planes in the middle of a warzone – just wild.
Now, right off the bat, this game seems super cool. You’re launching and landing jets, doing the whole shebang across different global hotspots. Each region throws new stuff at you, which sounds exciting. Until, well, it’s not. The game gets overwhelming, fast. The tutorials? They’re supposed to help, right? But nah, they’re like overly technical lectures. Left me clueless for over ten minutes on one mission. Annoying, right?
Speaking of annoyances, let’s talk about the PlayStation 5 version. Oh boy, did they mess up the interface. Every task feels overly complicated – like intercepting enemies, for instance. You have to click them on the radar, pick a plane, then go through a menu circus just to assign a mission. It’s like, why all these steps? If you don’t do them perfectly, nothing works. Really slows things down.
Got this visual style that’s, well, basic. Everything happens on the same static carrier. It’s just kind of… blah. You’d think they’d mix it up a bit for longer sessions. And controlling it with the PS5? Like using a mouse pointer, which is super clunky here. Made me wish for a regular controller scheme. Music’s a bit repetitive too, but sort of charming – like wandering into a bar and hearing a band just jam away. Keeps you from tearing your hair out as you juggle all those tasks.
For trophy hunters, there’s a Platinum up for grabs if you’re up to the challenge. It’s doable with patience – just, unload those cargo pallets and complete missions. Feels like an odd way to get a trophy, but hey, each to their own.
So, the game’s concept? Not bad at all. But it’s bogged down with unclear goals and too many inputs, not to mention the clumsy console adaptation. Maybe if you’re really into aircraft carriers this is your jam, but for most, it’ll feel more “meh” than “wow.” Would’ve been a smoother ride with a better console port. Anyway, it’s available on PlayStation 5 for $11.99, and there’s a PS4 version too. Worth a shot if you’re curious, I guess.
Alright, that’s my two cents. Man, reviewing these games really takes you places!
