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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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All Guns On Deck screenshot
All Guns On Deck screenshot
All Guns On Deck screenshot
All Guns On Deck screenshot
All Guns On Deck screenshot
All Guns On Deck screenshot
All Guns On Deck screenshot
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24%
Audience ScoreBased on 372 reviews
gameplay28 positive mentions
story12 negative mentions

  • The game features an interesting mechanic where players manage crew members to keep their ship afloat 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 strategy.
  • The game has been in Early Access since 2015 and appears to be abandoned, with no updates or new content since then.
  • Many players report a lack of clarity in the tutorial and overall gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience for newcomers.
  • The game quickly becomes repetitive and lacks sufficient content, making it feel more like a demo than a complete game.
  • gameplay
    78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been described as having interesting mechanics and a nostalgic feel, with a mix of arcade action and strategy elements. However, many players find it repetitive and simplistic, with a steep learning curve that can make the initial experience frustrating. While the game shows potential and features solid visuals, its limited content and lack of updates have led to mixed reviews regarding its overall value.

    • “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.”
    • “Where the game shines is in its gameplay.”
    • “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 very plain and boring; you simply put the same guys in the same slots and hope you can make it until you have enough money for the next upgrade.”
    • “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and does not offer much options for you.”
  • graphics
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, describing it as "ugly" or "meh," suggesting that while there is evident passion in the design, the execution falls short of expectations. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight for some players, but the game's current state and mechanics detract from its potential.

    • “The colorful and detailed visuals, along with engaging battle animations, make each encounter feel lively and intense.”
    • “The art style of 'All Guns on Deck' is exceptional.”
    • “Good graphics well put together; remember it's early access... I give it a thumbs up.”
    • “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 small graphical details, and it really shows that they were passionate about it, so it's sad to see that they gave up on the game.”
  • story
    38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is largely criticized for being almost non-existent, with players noting a lack of objectives, memorable characters, and meaningful progression. While some appreciate the steampunk setting and ship combat mechanics, many feel that the absence of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience, making it feel unfinished and repetitive. Overall, the focus on battles over storytelling leaves players wanting more depth and engagement.

    • “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.”
    • “I mean, come on, it's not a graphical masterpiece that needs a smart AI and a complicated 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
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music and sound design in the game are generally praised for their quality, enhancing the overall experience with impressive weapon sounds and explosions. However, some users noted that the music can be repetitive, which detracts from the enjoyment, especially in the game's current incomplete state. Overall, while the sound design is a highlight, the lack of variety in the soundtrack is a common criticism.

    • “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.”
    • “The soundtracks are overly repetitive.”
    • “The game feels incomplete, especially in terms of music.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous glitches and bugs hindering gameplay, particularly during critical moments like the final fight. Despite being in early access for nearly two years, players report a lack of substantial updates to address these issues, making it largely unplayable.

    • “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 in early access for now going on 2 years, without much being done to it.”
    • “Also, there are more than a few bugs including the inability to finish the last fight at times due to 'target' glitches.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, often requiring them to repeat the same battles multiple times due to initial difficulty and inadequate currency rewards. While some may appreciate the challenge of grinding, many feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially with issues like inaccurate weapons and insufficient coin earnings per battle.

    • “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.”
    • “You don't get enough coins per battle, so it just becomes a grinding session.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a complex optimization system where personnel can be assigned specific roles to enhance performance in various ship sections. However, players note that there is significant potential for further optimization and adjustments 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.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing weapons like a gift cannon that shoots presents at enemies and a cannon that launches crew members, adding a comedic twist to the gameplay. However, players also note that the game can be challenging.

    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The consensus among users is that the game lacks replayability, with multiple reviews explicitly stating that there is no incentive to play it again.

    • “So yeah, no replayability whatsoever.”
    • “- no replayability;”
    • “So yeah, no replayability whatsoever.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional impact, often feeling deeply moved and experiencing tears during pivotal moments in the game, particularly when the stakes become clear. This highlights the game's ability to evoke powerful feelings and connect with players on a personal level.

    • “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”

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