Oh boy, so Carrier Deck, huh? It’s like being a control freak’s dream and nightmare at the same time. I’m talking about this real-time management game where you, yes you, command the flight deck of a massive aircraft carrier. Sounds intense, right? Picture trying to juggle flaming swords while riding a unicycle. That’s the vibe.
So, there’s this part where you’re the Air Officer—or something fancy like that—on this USS something-or-other, can’t remember the exact number. Anyway, you’re in the thick of some global doomsday scenario, single-handedly dictating every move. No pressure or anything.
The game throws you all over the world, and the tasks keep stacking up like my laundry—I mean, no one really wants to deal with that, but here we are. At first, you think, “Oh, I got this!” Then the tutorials just kind of slap you in the face. They’re, like, crammed with jargon that makes my brain feel like it’s melting. Oh my gosh, I spent so much time staring dumbfounded at the screen because, seriously, what even was the goal? Eventually, you click around enough, and something works. Not the best strategy, but hey, it’s a survival method.
The PS5 version, though, let me tell you, it pretty much screams, “Hello, I’m meant for PC!” It’s a big glorified game of clicky-click, and if you mess up the order, the game practically smacks your hand away. Why does clicking a radar target have to be this convoluted dance? Just select the darn thing and let me move on!
On the screen? Same ship every time, same view, and you’re stuck there. It’s like eating plain oatmeal every morning. Comforting for a bit, then a touch boring. Oh, and the interface—ugh, it’s got this mouse-pointer nonsense on a console. I tried using the D-pad instinctively, and nope, just ended up spinning the camera. Fun times.
Music? It’s neither here nor there. Like, it drones on, repetitive, but kind of catchy in a “background noise bar band” kind of way. Helps when you need to chill after the game makes you want to scream into a pillow.
For trophy chasers, there’s this shiny Platinum thing up for grabs. I’ve heard it’s not a bad hunt, but you’ve gotta slog through loads of missions. Guess if you like ticking boxes and shiny rewards, it’s worth a go.
To sum up this whole ordeal? Carrier Deck’s got the bones of something cool, but man, it’s kind of like a puzzle with missing pieces. Super vague objectives, and way too many button presses just to get a plane off the ground. Might charm die-hard aircraft fans, but for the rest of us, it’s more trial than triumph. With some tweaks, this could have been top tier. Out now on PS5 for $11.99—worth checking out if you enjoy the chaos.
Heads up: Ultimate Games sent over a PlayStation copy for me to try. Here’s hoping they iron out the kinks!
