Alright, so imagine this—Carrier Deck by Ultimate Games—it’s kinda like babysitting, but for airplanes. Crazy, right? Picture yourself juggling jets and choppers on a gigantic boat, the sound of engines everywhere, and you’re the only one making sure everything runs like a well-oiled machine.
Jump into the chaos of being the Air Boss on a ship that’s smack-dab in the middle of a warzone. Yeah, no pressure. You have to handle everything about those flying beasts—their fuel, their takeoff, their landing—it’s like a circus, but with planes. Each new mission ramps up the drama with fresh headaches—I mean, challenges.
But hold on. It’s not all smooth sailing. This game? It’s a bit of a head-scratcher. The tutorials? I swear, they need their own tutorials. Ever been stuck on something not because it’s hard, but because no one told you what to do? Yeah, that’s me facepalming my way through a mission, confused about whether I’m playing a game or decoding secret messages.
Oh, and let’s talk about this PlayStation 5 version. It’s like eating with chopsticks, but they’ve glued them together. I swear, every little action feels like a chore. Want to shoot down an enemy? Be prepared for a scavenger hunt through menus. And, yeah, if you don’t follow the rules precisely, nothing works. Nada. Makes you wonder if it’s all worth it, huh?
Visually, it’s like living the same day over and over—a very Groundhog Day kind of thing. You’re stuck on the same ship, staring at the same sea. And who thought using a mouse-pointer setup on a console was a good idea? Spoiler: it’s not. If anything, the soundtrack scores a few points. It’s like a garage band playing while you’re having a major meltdown—not that bad actually.
For all you trophy hunters out there, well, there’s a silver lining. Another Platinum trophy for your collection, if you’re willing to stick it out. Just grind through the missions and pray you don’t chuck the controller halfway through.
In summary, Carrier Deck had the potential to be a fantastic adrenaline ride. But somewhere along the line, it tripped over its own feet. Unless airplanes are your thing and you enjoy figuring out confusing games, you might find yourself tapping out early. Still, if you’re up for a challenge, give it a go. Available for $11.99 on both PlayStation 5 and 4—though, honestly, why you’d want both versions is beyond me.
Anyway, there it is, my take on it. Your call.
Disclaimer: I got a PlayStation copy from Ultimate Games, so thanks for that, I guess.
