All Guns On Deck

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All Guns On Deck is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Decaying Logic and was released on August 28, 2015. It received negative reviews from players.

"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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24%

Audience ScoreBased on 187 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story6 negative mentions

The game has an interesting concept with engaging gameplay mechanics, allowing players to manage a crew and customize their ship.
The graphics and sound design are well-executed, providing a visually appealing and immersive experience.
There is potential for fun gameplay, especially in the early stages, with action-packed battles and strategic crew management.

The game has been in Early Access for several years without significant updates, leading to a feeling of abandonment and lack of content.
Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited progression and a lack of diverse enemies or challenges after the initial stages.
The user interface and tutorial are poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and progress in the game.

gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
54%
8%
The gameplay is characterized by its interesting mechanics and potential for strategic depth, particularly in ship and crew management. However, many players find it overly simplistic and repetitive, with a limited amount of content that can be exhausted within a short playtime. While the game features polished visuals and nostalgic elements, it suffers from a lack of updates and depth, leaving some players feeling that it does not justify its price.
- “It honestly had the potential to play out as a great strategy game, with the mechanics, ship and character customization, crewing, and weapons you can choose at your disposal.”
- “Cool art style, interesting mechanics, and fun gameplay.”
- “Where the game shines is in its gameplay.”
- “After 10-15 minutes of gameplay, I've already experienced everything the game has to offer, which is sadly cut short once I reached the next port.”
- “The gameplay is extremely repetitive and does not offer much in terms of 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.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
52%
32%
The game's story is largely criticized for being non-existent or minimal, with players noting a lack of objectives and memorable characters. While the steampunk setting and ship combat are appreciated, many feel that the absence of a compelling narrative detracts from the overall experience, making it feel unfinished and repetitive. Overall, the focus on gameplay mechanics overshadows any potential storytelling elements.
- “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.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
11%
17%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the colorful and detailed visuals, engaging battle animations, and unique art style that evoke a sense of passion from the developers. However, others criticize the overall quality, describing it as "ugly" and reminiscent of a demo, indicating that while there are strong artistic elements, technical execution and polish are lacking. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight, but the game's current state leaves room for improvement.
- “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. 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.”
- “The art style of 'All Guns on Deck' is exceptional.”
- “Overview: ugly graphics for a strategy game involving warship control.”
- “I think the devs tried hard to make the game look good with the interesting UI elements and all the small graphical details. It really shows that they were passionate about it, so it's sad to see that they gave up on the game.”
- “It reminded me of my favorite flash game called Steamlands with the aesthetic, even if just a bit.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is described as action-packed and well-integrated with impressive sound design, enhancing the overall experience with effective weapon and explosion effects. However, some users noted that the soundtrack can be repetitive, which detracts from the enjoyment over time. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, its repetitiveness is a common criticism.
- “The sound design is impressive, with weapons, music, and explosions all sounding great.”
- “It also comes with action-packed music, many explosion and gunfire effects, as well as a tutorial on how to play.”
- “I can get the loader to pop up, click space bar and I hear the title music.”
- “Repetitive music and soundtracks make the experience less enjoyable.”
- “The game has typos in the text and the music is still incomplete and repetitive.”
- “I can only hear the title music when I click the space bar; the rest of the sound is lacking.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous glitches and bugs hindering gameplay, particularly affecting critical moments like the final fight. Despite being in early access for nearly two years, players feel that progress on fixing these issues has been slow, leading to frustration and an inability to fully enjoy the experience.
- “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 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
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 currency earned is insufficient, leading to a frustrating grind rather than a rewarding experience.
- “The first thing in this game is the tutorial, then you are thrown into a world of grinding the same fight 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%
100%
The game's optimization allows for personnel to be assigned specific roles, enhancing performance in various ship sections and adding complexity. However, players note that there is significant potential for further optimization and adjustments to improve accessibility for average 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.”
- “Your personnel can have specified roles to improve performance in specific sections of the ship, which adds complexity to the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing elements like quirky weapons such as a 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 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
100%
Players report a strong emotional impact, with moments that evoke deep feelings, such as tears in response to significant stakes within the game's narrative.
- “Tears welled up in his eyes when he realized what exactly was at stake.”