All Guns On Deck

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"All Guns on Deck" is a strategy and real-time tactics naval combat game, where players become a captain of a fledgling navy in a world where sea battles have been forgotten. As they try to rid the world of calamity and unite the four dominant factions, they must navigate the treacherous waters and face aerially superior foes using a unique battle system. The game offers a challenging and unforgiving world to conquer.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

24%

Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game features an interesting mechanic where players manage crew members to keep their ship operational during battles.
The graphics and art style are appealing, providing a colorful and engaging visual experience.
The gameplay can be fun and addictive, especially for those who enjoy micromanagement and tactical challenges.

The game has been in Early Access since 2015 and appears to be abandoned, with no updates or new content since 2017.
The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited content and progression after the initial stages.
The tutorial and user interface are poorly designed, leading to a frustrating experience for new players.

gameplay
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
56%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by interesting mechanics that involve managing crew to keep a ship afloat, offering a nostalgic and polished experience for some players. However, many reviewers noted issues with repetitiveness, a lack of depth, and a steep learning curve that can hinder enjoyment, particularly during the tutorial phase. While the game shows potential and has fun elements, it is often criticized for its limited content and high price relative to its gameplay duration.
- “An interesting game mechanic, where you try to keep your ship afloat by moving crew around the ship.”
- “Cool art style, interesting mechanics, and fun gameplay.”
- “Once you get through the tutorial and wrap your head around the core mechanics, you realize that this has a lot of moving parts and could be a fairly ambitious title.”
- “It feels like a lot of people couldn't even get through the tutorial quick enough to understand all of the mechanics as the game kills you before you can finish the prompts.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and does not offer much options for you.”
- “The mechanics of it are sound, it runs decently well and it certainly has potential, but you’re buying a 2-hour demo of a good game, which is not worth $13 USD.”
graphics
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
16%
16%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful art style, detailed visuals, and engaging animations that enhance the gameplay experience. However, others criticize the overall quality as inconsistent, describing it as "ugly" or "meh," and suggest that while there was initial passion in the design, it ultimately feels underdeveloped. Despite these criticisms, many agree that the visuals have potential and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, especially in its early access state.
- “I think the devs tried hard to make the game look good with the interesting UI elements that it has and all the small graphical details, and it really shows that they were passionate about it.”
- “The colorful and detailed visuals, along with engaging battle animations, make each encounter feel lively and intense.”
- “Graphically speaking, everything looks great; I especially liked the backgrounds and the clouds/shadows that moved overhead while at the port.”
- “Overview: ugly graphics for a strategy game involving warship control.”
- “Crappy mechanics, graphics are meh, not worth at all; don't buy it... no trading cards, must be a $1 game.”
- “I think the devs tried hard to make the game look good with the interesting UI elements and all the small graphical details, but it's sad to see that they gave up on the game.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
58%
32%
The game's story is largely criticized for being almost non-existent, with players noting a lack of objectives, memorable characters, and meaningful narrative progression. While the steampunk setting and ship combat are appreciated, they do not compensate for the overall absence of a compelling story, leading many to feel that the game lacks depth and polish.
- “The interesting aspect of the game is its steampunk story and the ability of our commander to acquire new ships and equip them with weapons, crew, and bonuses.”
- “However, controlling a ship and battling through waves of enemies is quite awesome, making up for the lackluster story.”
- “There seems to be little objective and absolutely no story whatsoever.”
- “The story seems almost non-existent.”
- “The focus is entirely on the ship and battles, with no memorable characters to enhance the story.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game is noted for its impressive sound design, complementing the overall audio experience with great weapon and explosion sounds. However, some users find the music repetitive, which detracts from the gameplay experience. Despite these criticisms, the overall audio quality is well-received, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The sound design is impressive, with weapons, music, and explosions all sounding great.”
- “I can get the loader to pop up, click the space bar, and I hear the title music.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short time.”
- “The soundtracks are overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The game feels incomplete, especially in terms of music, which is still lacking in diversity.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with players reporting numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly during critical moments like the final fight. Despite being in early access for nearly two years, there has been little improvement, leading to frustration among users. Overall, the game's current state makes it difficult to enjoy due to these persistent issues.
- “It runs, but can't be played due to glitches.”
- “But alas, the game has some glitches, and from what I could understand, it’s been in early access for nearly 2 years without much being done to it.”
- “There are more than a few bugs, including the inability to finish the last fight at times due to 'target' glitches.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring them to repeat battles multiple times due to difficulty spikes and inadequate rewards. While some may appreciate the challenge, many feel that the grind for currency and upgrades is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.
- “The first thing in this game is the tutorial, then you are thrown into a world of grinding the same fight like 10 times in a row because it's just too difficult at the beginning.”
- “If you enjoy grinding and being destroyed over and over again, you will enjoy this.”
- “Earning currency is way too grindy; the guns feel very inaccurate.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
The game's optimization allows for personnel to be assigned specific roles, enhancing performance and adding complexity. However, players note that there is significant potential for further tweaks to make the game more accessible to casual gamers.
- “Your personnel can have specified roles to enhance performance in specific sections of the ship, which adds complexity to the game.”
- “There is plenty of room for optimization and tweaks that would make the game much more friendly to the average gamer.”
- “The game's optimization feels lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “The current optimization makes it difficult to enjoy the game fully, as it often struggles to run smoothly even on capable hardware.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing elements like quirky weapons such as the gift cannon that launches presents at foes and a cannon that fires crew members, adding a lighthearted touch to its challenging gameplay.
- “Such a funny game, and hard to play too.”
- “Plus, there are some funny guns you can have, like the gift cannon that shoots presents at your enemies, or the cannon that shoots crew members.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The consensus among users is that the game lacks any replayability, with multiple reviews stating that there is no incentive to play it again after the initial experience.
- “So yeah, no replayability whatsoever.”
- “- no replayability;”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved by pivotal moments in the game, such as realizing the stakes involved, which can lead to tears and a profound connection to the narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”
- “The story's depth made me feel a connection to the characters that I haven't experienced in a long time.”
- “I found myself reflecting on my own life choices as the game unfolded, which is a testament to its emotional impact.”