Carrier Landings

About

"Carrier Landings" is a single-player simulation game offering a realistic flight and carrier landing experience, boasting of delightful graphics. However, the game is marred by frequent and annoying ads, as well as numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite its flaws, the game markets itself as having the most advanced flight simulator and carrier landing system ever created.

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Play Modes

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

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

graphics82 positive mentions

monetization24 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and realistic flight physics, making it enjoyable for aviation enthusiasts.
Players appreciate the level of challenge and complexity, especially when landing on aircraft carriers.
The game has a strong community of players and offers a nostalgic experience for long-time fans of RORTOS flight simulators.

Many players are frustrated with the high cost of in-app purchases, as most aircraft and missions require payment.
The controls can be difficult to manage, particularly during landings, leading to a frustrating experience for some users.
There are frequent bugs and glitches reported, including issues with game stability and performance on various devices.

graphics
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
25%
3%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their realism and detail, particularly in flight mechanics and environments. However, there are consistent calls for improvements, especially regarding specific aircraft models and ground details, as well as requests for updates to enhance overall visual quality. While some users find the graphics impressive for a mobile game, others express disappointment, suggesting that further enhancements could elevate the experience significantly.
- “The graphics are amazing and the first person view is on point.”
- “This game is insanely realistic as I love games that have real-world scenarios with real physics and HD quality graphics!”
- “I can't believe this is a mobile game; the graphics are so good for a phone game.”
- “Your graphics are vague and unclear.”
- “They could do better with the graphics of the buildings and some of the scenery.”
- “Graphics below average.”
story
67 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
76%
9%
The game's story aspect is primarily driven by its missions, which users find enjoyable yet frustrating due to their difficulty and lack of variety. Many players express a desire for more diverse missions, including combat scenarios, and criticize the necessity of spending money to unlock additional aircraft and missions. Overall, while the graphics and realism are praised, the limited mission options and reliance on in-game purchases detract from the overall experience.
- “It's a fun game, a lot of missions to do and it's more fun if there are new and updated scenarios.”
- “Great missions and graphics, free flight, good flight physics 👍”
- “Osam game but there is also need for some combat missions.”
- “The graphics are fine the way they are, but the lack of complex missions is the only real problem aside from the lack of diverse aircraft.”
- “Waste of time and space of 247MB on phone storage just for 6 missions and only one aircraft.”
- “It's a good game, but I'm not spending money to play a real mission; that's just being money hungry.”
monetization
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
3%
86%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, with players reporting an overwhelming number of ads and excessive microtransactions that limit free gameplay to a mere fraction. Many users express frustration over the invasive nature of advertisements, which disrupt the gaming experience, and the feeling that most content is locked behind paywalls. While some appreciate the quick response from developers regarding in-app purchase issues, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the monetization approach.
- “I would definitely recommend this game to anyone for both the game experience and the graphics, but most of all the quick response of the devs. I made an in-app purchase today and didn't get the item after being billed. After reporting the issue, I received an email, and the issue was rectified in no time.”
- “In-app purchases can be cheaper.”
- “Good game, although there are way too many in-app purchases.”
- “But then they added a ton of microtransactions and now it feels like only 10% of the game is free.”
- “Very little of the game is actually free, too many ads for two different landings in one plane.”
- “Too much microtransactions, too choppy, and too many advertisements.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent glitches, freezes during startup, and issues that can even affect their devices. While some players appreciate the graphics and gameplay, the overwhelming presence of technical problems, such as movement glitches and initialization failures, significantly detracts from the overall experience. Many users express frustration, with some considering uninstalling the game due to these persistent issues.
- “Personally, I find this game to be very good. The graphics are great, there are no glitches, and there aren't too many commercials. It's very challenging overall—a great game that's totally worth the download! 👍”
- “The game always freezes upon opening. When it asks to install the Google Play Games app, I click on cancel to not install it, but it freezes the game and the whole phone for a minute, so you can't even clear the app from background running apps.”
- “Now I can't even play the game, and it glitches my phone when I try.”
- “You can't control the aircraft; everything just freezes when you try to take flight, and you can't even play the game.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
37%
27%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of experiences, with some praising the realistic physics and enjoyable flight mechanics, while others criticize the poorly designed VTOL mechanic and the prevalence of paywalls for accessing additional planes and scenarios. While many players appreciate the evolution and improvement of gameplay over time, frustrations arise from controller compatibility issues and excessive ads detracting from the overall experience.
- “I've been playing this game for a long time and I must say, the gameplay has evolved and improved over the years.”
- “One of the best flight simulators I've ever seen, it really feels like a pilot facing tough challenges in their service; the scenarios and gameplay are too realistic.”
- “Quite realistic physics and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The VTOL mechanic is poorly designed.”
- “The mechanic is pretty normal, but when one scenario is free while the other scenarios are locked behind a paywall (including the other planes), it really becomes annoying despite having to spend money on some scenarios and planes.”
- “Gameplay and controls are not that good.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
150%
Reviewers feel that the game's potential is hindered by a lack of optimization, suggesting that improvements in this area could significantly enhance the overall experience. While the aircraft performance is noted as a strong point, the game's overall execution suffers due to optimization issues.
- “The game could have been so much better if it had been optimized.”
- “The characteristics of aircraft performance are impressive.”
- “The game could've been so much better if it had been properly optimized.”
- “Performance issues are rampant, making the game feel sluggish and unresponsive.”
- “The lack of optimization leads to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, describing it as funny and adding to the overall experience. The lighthearted elements complement the game's realistic graphics and engaging gameplay, contributing to its appeal.
- “So good and this game is so funny omg waa”
- “Carrier landing is a good game. I love this game because it is very interesting and has beautiful graphics. The game is very realistic and funny. I am giving 5 stars for this game!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the intense frustration players feel when encountering sudden and harsh penalties, such as exploding upon touching anything outside designated areas, which can lead to a sense of helplessness and disappointment.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players consistently highlight the game's high replayability, noting that even after years of play, it remains engaging and enjoyable.
- “I play all the time, even though I have been playing for years; it has a very high replay value.”
- “The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it hard to put down.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find grinding to be occasionally tedious, yet ultimately rewarding and enjoyable, leading to a positive overall experience.
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- “I find myself losing interest because the grinding is just too monotonous and time-consuming.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users expressing strong dislike for the soundtrack and its impact on their overall experience. Many players feel that the music detracts from the gameplay, contributing to their frustration and dissatisfaction with the game.
- “I hate this game. The music is terrible and makes the experience frustrating. I can't even land on the carrier properly because of the awful soundtrack.”
- “The music in this game is so annoying that it ruins the entire experience. I can't focus on playing when the songs are this bad.”
- “This game is trash, and the music is a big part of that. It feels like they didn't put any effort into creating a decent soundtrack.”