Review of “Carrier Deck” on PlayStation 5

Alright, so we’re diving into Carrier Deck from Ultimate Games. Imagine this: you’re an air traffic boss on a ship in the middle of nowhere — wait, do we even say “nowhere” when it’s the sea? Anyway, you’re juggling jets and helicopters like flaming torches. It’s… well, it’s intense. But your tech will decide whether our flyboys come home or go for a swim. I’m somehow into this thrill ride, and kinda not.

The game throws you amidst chaos, expecting you to run air operations like you’re born to do it. Fuel them up, get them airborn, land them — it’s a crazy cycle. Each new area presents new headaches—er, challenges—I mean, opportunities! But does it really? Because honestly, I was a mess trying to keep up. Who knew clicking could be so exhausting?

About midway through realizing I’m no Top Gun, the tutorial felt like reading a foreign language. I was stuck, trying to figure out objectives, and maybe also why I was rooting for an imaginary pilot named Bob. More on that later? The inputs seem designed to trip you up. Why three clicks when one could do? It’s not like they’re reinventing the wheel. Okay, maybe they kind of are. Let’s move on.

So, the PS5 version—a bit of a clunky cousin to the PC setup. The steps are not thrilling at all. Click here, then there, then pray. Maybe curse a little. It asks for pinpoint perfection; miss a step and the game’s like, “No plane for you!” Seriously, even the interface is like using a butterknife to butter toast. Only, it’s digital toast.

Visually? It’s same-old, same-old. Like a Tuesday you can’t fast forward. It’s just the same carrier, nothing fancy. And the controllers — I had flashbacks of wrestling with my remote. Except this time it was a jet I was trying to land, not the volume button. The tunes are like a garage band at their first gig. Not bad, but you’d rather they swap the playlist. Yet somehow, it kept me less frantic.

Right, trophy chasers, perky ears! If you’re that avid gamer wanting every digital trophy—unleash your inner hoarder! There’s 13 Bronze, 16 Silver, and a sweet sprinkle of Gold. Play nice, and they’ll be yours, eventually. Oh, and drop some cargo. Apparently, that’s key. Who knew?

So, does Carrier Deck fly high or nosedive? It’s got a squadron of potential, but feels like it’s still stuck on the tarmac. Unless you’re really into aircraft carriers, it might just be more turbulence than triumph. It’s available on PS5 for $11.99, which is like… two fancy coffees. Or, if you’re retro, grab it on PS4. Maybe save it for a rainy day?

By the way, my quirks are all mine, just in case you wondered.