[Review] Carrier Deck on PlayStation 5

Whoa, okay. So, Carrier Deck. Imagine diving into this chaotic world where you’re juggling planes on an aircraft carrier—feels kinda heroic, right? Or maybe just hectic. Either way, Ultimate Games plunks you down in the middle of the action. Like, real intense. And uh, I tried keeping up, but man, things get crazy fast. Anyway, here’s my take. But don’t hold me to it, okay?

First off, you’re the Air Officer—big title, big job. You’re the one making sure jets are landing and taking off without a hitch. Global hotspots and all that jazz. It’s like being the DJ at a concert, except the music is planes, and the crowd… well, they’re probably enemies. Or allies. Who keeps track?

Oh! And eight regions. More objectives than I can count. But seriously, does anyone actually get all the instructions? Good luck if you do ’cause the tutorials, sheesh, like reading a tech manual I couldn’t bother finishing. I remember being stuck for like, ten minutes? Maybe more. Because apparently, “go here, do this” wasn’t as straightforward as it sounds. And even when you get the hang of it, it’s like trying to tie your shoes with chopsticks. Complicated dance moves for a simple jig, if you catch my drift.

This whole PlayStation 5 adaptation—don’t get me started. It’s like it forgot it wasn’t a PC anymore. Every task feels like a quest. Find target. Queue plane. Dig through menus. I mean, are we supposed to be pilots or programmers?

Honestly, visually, it’s not winning any art contests. It’s all quite bare bones. Every mission feels like déjà vu. Same deck, same everything. Might as well be playing in my backyard—if I had one. Didn’t help that the music loops like a wedding band that never calls it a night. But there’s this odd charm to it, like finding a lost toy from when you were five. Nostalgic yet annoying?

Anyway—wait, what was I saying? Trophies! Yeah, for those of us hunting trophies like they’re Pokémon, there’s a bunch. Platinum and gold and a shiny thing at the end. If only they’d hand out trophies for surviving those interfaces. Onward to that digital glory, or at least grab some valuable cargo along the way.

So, if you’re deep into aircraft carriers and crave something, let’s call it unique, you might dig it. But for the rest? Buckle up—or don’t. It’s a ride, but not the smooth kind. Out now for $11.99 on PS5. And PS4, too, but not in a bundle. Like, really?

The bottom line? It’s an idea with, let’s say, personality. Sure has potential, but oh boy, does it make you work for it.

Okay, I’m done ranting. Let me know if you’ve tried it. Maybe it’s just me being dramatic. Who knows?