Carrier Deck

About

"Carrier Deck" is a time management game set on the USS Ronald Regan aircraft carrier, where you serve as the Air Officer. Your responsibilities include loading and readying aircraft for military missions, managing takeoffs and landings, and preventing accidents. The game has been updated to version 1.1.2, allowing for more flexible mission launch orders.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,171 reviews

story43 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

Carrier Deck offers a unique and engaging time management experience, requiring players to juggle multiple aircraft and missions under pressure.
The game features a variety of aircraft and missions, providing a satisfying challenge as players strive for perfect scores.
The graphics and sound design enhance the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps players coming back for more.

The pathfinding for aircraft can be frustrating, often leading to collisions and delays that disrupt gameplay.
There are several bugs and glitches that can hinder progress, such as aircraft getting stuck or failing to land properly.
The game can become repetitive over time, with some missions feeling overly scripted and lacking in variety.

story
464 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is minimal, with no engaging narrative or plot; it primarily consists of repetitive missions that serve as a framework for gameplay. Players manage aircraft and complete various tasks under time pressure, but the lack of a cohesive story or character development leaves the experience feeling somewhat hollow. While the missions can be challenging and addictive, they often lack depth and variety, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony over time.
- “The campaign begins with a good series of tutorials to get you used to the controls, after which it throws you into increasingly difficult missions.”
- “The art of managing a carrier deck, configuring aircraft correctly and sending out a limited number of aircraft on specific missions - at the right time - will keep you on your toes for each scenario.”
- “Induces a crazy thrill when you get 5 stars on a challenging mission but will also drive you insane when you get 2 enemy carriers stacking up against you in survival mode.”
- “There is no engaging story mode.”
- “The campaign has almost no plot, just repetitive missions with slowly increasing difficulty.”
- “There's a campaign but it just serves as a loose framework for things; this isn't one of those games where you have to remember some complicated story about how or why you're doing the stuff you're doing.”
gameplay
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Carrier Deck" is generally described as fun and engaging, with a solid core loop that balances aircraft management against various threats. While the mechanics are easy to grasp and the game offers a fast-paced, challenging experience, players have noted performance issues, bugs, and a lack of content depth that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, particularly for those who appreciate the military theme and strategic elements involved in managing a carrier deck.
- “The core gameplay loop of Carrier Deck is good fun - balance your aircraft and their capabilities against a range of threats.”
- “Really intuitive gameplay and nicely representative of carrier operations while remaining an accessible game.”
- “The gameplay gets very hectic and it is just spot on.”
- “However, about half-way through it started experiencing consistently repeating performance issues that made it 'gum up', making it effectively unplayable (it's not technically unplayable, but the fps is so low important gameplay cues can be missed).”
- “As for the bugs I mentioned: all your actions are carried out by your deck crew which sounds like a neat mechanic until they get stuck on some random piece of the plane and just stand there doing nothing.”
- “However, while the theme might fit the gameplay concept like a glove, the actual implementation of basic game mechanics leaves something to be desired.”
graphics
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting that they are visually appealing and well-executed, particularly on higher settings. While some reviews mention minor graphical bugs and a lack of variety in visuals, the overall consensus is that the graphics are solid for a game of this type, providing an enjoyable experience that complements the gameplay. However, there are calls for improvements in scale and more dynamic visuals to enhance immersion.
- “On the highest graphic setting, the game and the carrier deck look wonderful; the amount of micro-management is high, but winnable if you optimize your strategy.”
- “The graphics are super for a small game like this, and the developers have clearly put a lot of thought into managing the deck (positioning your aircraft).”
- “While on the surface this is pretty simple stuff, revolving around queueing up missions and shuffling around the position of your units before a timer expires, I found it to be a compelling, addictive experience backed up with superb visuals and a decent selection of modes including a campaign, quick play, and an endless survival mode.”
- “There are also some embarrassing graphical bugs (mostly related to the hangar view).”
- “It can be rather boring due to the lack of visuals changing.”
- “So.. definitely an older game style.. graphics are not the greatest but it's still an interesting game to play.”
replayability
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising its high replay value due to modes like survival and time trials, while others find the campaign too easy and repetitive. Bugs and gameplay mechanics can hinder the experience, leading to frustration and burnout for some users. Overall, while many enjoy the replayable aspects, others feel it lacks depth and variety over time.
- “Has a campaign and a survival mode (endless) which gives good replayability.”
- “Simple concept flawlessly executed with near unlimited replayability.”
- “The missions are difficult and engaging and the survival mode adds an infinite amount of replayability.”
- “It's a lot of fun but not very replayable.”
- “Fundamentally none of the missions in the game are impossible, it just might require replaying certain missions to get the spawn pattern down (this does not change, therefore I'd hazard there's not much replay value in the campaign) and getting certain gameplay mechanics down.”
- “For many, it's worth the $10 even with these issues, but for me and some others, we have kind of burned out due to the issues and lack of replayability.”
music
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its fun and thematic alignment, particularly with a "Top Gun" vibe, others find it repetitive and bland, noting that it consists of only one song on loop. Many recommend muting the in-game music and playing external soundtracks, like Kenny Loggins' "Danger Zone," to enhance the experience. Overall, the sound effects and voice acting are praised, but a desire for more varied music is a common suggestion.
- “The music is cool too - gives the game a bit of a Top Gun feel.”
- “The theme is executed well and the graphics and sounds support it. I'm particularly impressed by the background music; the riff clearly is designed to remind you of 'Danger Zone' without being close enough for Kenny Loggins to be able to sue, so nice work there.”
- “A unique theme combined with beautiful graphics, great music, and even better sound effects.”
- “The music is repetitive and bland since only one song plays for the entire game on loop.”
- “The music isn't great.”
- “Only things I can think of that would improve the game is maybe some varied music and some weather effects would be nice too.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, particularly during more complex scenarios. Players have experienced mission freezes, interface problems, and aircraft navigation errors, leading to frustration and the need for multiple restarts. While the core concept is appreciated, the overall execution is marred by these persistent technical problems.
- “I love the idea of a game about the delicate ballet of an operational flight deck, but the buggy interface makes this more frustrating than fun.”
- “Highly buggy, had an issue where the first mission in the game was bugged and could never end.”
- “Awesome game, but freezes up like crazy... 106 minutes played - loved it, but I am done with having to restart missions... 5 or 6 restarts - just too much.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is generally praised, particularly for ultrawide displays, with some users reporting no bugs or significant issues. However, performance problems arise midway through, leading to low frame rates that hinder gameplay, making it frustrating for players trying to achieve perfection. Overall, while it offers an addictive experience, players should be prepared for potential performance-related challenges.
- “The game's addictive nature encourages players to continuously improve their performance, attempting each level until they've achieved perfection.”
- “I have not encountered any bugs or problems and from what I've heard, the game is optimized perfectly for ultrawides.”
- “For 4.99 €, it can be recommended; a game worthwhile for a bit of low-brain performance management, but it can take you several attempts to master a campaign mission sometimes, so bring a bit of frustration tolerance with you.”
- “However, about halfway through, it started experiencing consistently repeating performance issues that made it 'gum up', making it effectively unplayable (it's not technically unplayable, but the FPS is so low that important gameplay cues can be missed).”
- “For €4.99, it can be recommended as a game worthwhile for a bit of low-brain performance management, but it can take you several attempts to master a campaign mission sometimes, so bring a bit of frustration tolerance with you.”
humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurd and chaotic scenarios, particularly involving supply units and aircraft navigating the deck in comically inefficient ways. Players find the bugs and glitches, while sometimes frustrating, add to the hilarity of the gameplay, creating a lighthearted experience that allows for a fun escape from serious gaming. Overall, the game is described as a go-to choice for those seeking a humorous and entertaining distraction.
- “Basically, it's a very funny game that I categorize as a game for when you want to take your mind away from anything else.”
- “Whenever I want to play a funny game without thinking too much, I choose Carrier Deck!”
- “The supply units also use the elevators, and this has led to some hilarious but frustrating bugs.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unenjoyable, as initial excitement quickly turns into a chore, leading some to consider wiping their progress or abandoning the game altogether.
- “And they are chores, because quite quickly any fun or satisfaction that you had from the first hour or so of managing the flight deck is transformed into a tedious grind.”
- “My options now are to wipe my progress and go through the tedious tutorial again, or go play another game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by intense and heated experiences, creating a gratifying environment for players. Many users express a strong appreciation for this immersive quality, highlighting it as a standout feature.
- “The atmosphere of the game is filled with intensity and a great deal of heat, and I'm sure I am not alone in admitting that I find Carrier Deck an extremely gratifying experience.”
- “+ great atmosphere”
- “+ great atmosphere”