Review of “Carrier Deck” on PlayStation 5

So, Carrier Deck… where do I even start? It’s this aircraft carrier management game. Bit of a niche, I know. You basically play as this Air Officer on a ship, zipping planes in and out all over the world like you’re running some high-stakes air traffic control but with a military twist. Intriguing, right? Let’s dive into my chaotic journey.

First off, you think it’s gonna be all smooth sailing (pun intended), but no dice. As you get into it, bam! Complexity slaps you in the face. Despite eight regions to conquer, the game ramps up like it’s trying to outcomplicate quantum physics. The tutorials? Oh man, they’re like a handbook written in Klingon. I remember staring at this mission, clueless, for over ten minutes. Could’ve been hours. Who knows? Time loses meaning when you’re that lost.

Here’s a quirky thing about the PlayStation 5 version–it’s like they didn’t remember they were making it for a console. Picture this: clicking around in this maze of menus to do, well, anything. Resurface an old radar? Sure, but make it as frustrating as assembling IKEA furniture with, like, no instructions. No visual cues, just vibes. And if you don’t follow the exact process? The game’s like, “Nope, try again!” Majorly slows you down.

Appearance-wise, it’s all a bit… basic. Every mission’s stuck on this repetitive carrier backdrop. Kinda like watching paint dry with military precision. The UI? Clunky. Think awkward date levels of uncomfortable. You want to move around with a D-pad, but nah, you’re just twirling the camera like it’s on a merry-go-round. Background tunes add some flair, though. They’re like this bar band trying to be jazzy while you stress-sweat through your missions.

Oh, and trophy hunters out there, guess what? There’s a shiny Platinum trophy waiting. If you’re up for grinding through scenarios, you’re golden. Just haul some cargo and keep those planes flying, and it’s yours. Not that it’s easy – you need patience, and lots of it. And maybe some snacks.

So, while Carrier Deck strikes a decent idea, it stumbles. Between murky objectives and that frustrating interface… you might end up more irked than entertained. It could still charm those hardcore aircraft fans, but for everyone else? Might feel more like a chore than an adventure. But hey, for $11.99, it’s yours on PS5, and PS4 if you’re still rocking one of those classic consoles.

Anyway, that’s my roundabout take on Carrier Deck. It’s a game you might love to hate or, who knows, get hooked on. If only they’d smooth out those rough edges…